Didimos Johnson Pulikkottil is a self-taught photographer who is currently enrolled in a chemistry PhD program at Auburn University. He began taking pictures as a hobby simply to experiment with the chemicals in his neighbor's photo lab, but it quickly developed into a tremendous passion. His photographic works receive recognition on a national and international scale. In 2021, he was awarded the Auburn Arts Association Merit Award, and in both 2022 and 2023, he received the Auburn City Fest Jury Award for Photography. Additionally, he maintains affiliations with OAvisual Voice and actively participates in the 24 Hour Project and the Auburn Arts Association. In December 2024, he organized the "Deserted Village" open art exhibition in Auburn, AL, which was a great success. The event featured artwork from 10 artists and included free art workshops open to all. He plans to make this an annual tradition with the support of local artists. His short experimental documentary, Two Worlds, Two Fathers, is being screened at film festivals worldwide and has received awards including Best Experimental Short Film at several events. He is the founder and curator of the inaugural Auburn Science Film Festival. He also plans to create documentaries that explore the world around him and the experiences he has witnessed.
Education
BS-MS Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
Film and TV Industry Essentials Certificate- NYU
PhD Auburn University, Alabama
Filmography
2016- BURN - Writer/Producer (Student Project)
2017- Manjalneerattu- Cinematographer/Director (Student Project)
2020- Thiruvonam Varavayi- Onam video song- Cinematographer (Student Project)
2021- Thiru (Malayalam Short film)- Screenplay
2024- Two Worlds, Two Fathers- Cinematographer/Director
2024- Stephenson(Post Production)- Cinematographer/Director
2025- Ugly NYC- Cinematographer/Director
2025- the House of Asher- First AC
2025-2026 Let's go to Tuskegee( Development)
2026- Muneeba( Development)
