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2024/Feature Film/85 Min.

“Non-attachment to the world – the transcendence of material possessions is bliss.Even if there is some destruction of the Asmimãna, this is definitely the greatest happiness.” -Buddha-(Vinayapitaka/Mahavaga/Mahakhandhaka) According to Theravada Buddhism, “Asmimãna” is the perception taken by the creature as “Me, Mine, or I am”. As long as this vision exists, the phenomenon of seeing […]

2016/Short Film/18 Min.

Official Trailer Sudath Abeysiriwardena’s “Dying Dreams” explores the post-civil war society in Sri Lanka. The film discusses the glorification of the war for political gain and how this atrocious conflict shaped Sri Lanka’s collective consciousness, taking deep roots into its very psyche. The core theme is the tragic story of the present older generation’s subconscious […]

2015/Feature/Tele-Film/65 Min.

Bala Sitiya da? (Have you been waiting?) 2015 – Teaser 1 ‘Have You Been Waiting?’ portrays a multifaceted view of university life in Sri Lanka. The film takes a critical, honest, and humane look at common problems, conflicts, and tragic realities of university life while analyzing interrelations between students, academic staff, and governing bodies. The […]

2014/Documentary Film/21 Min.

Opening Sequence ‘Pãlugama’ is a research documentary about the realities of the way of life in a village where people’s livelihood depends on pottery. Debut filmmaker Ishanka Rajapaksa produced this research documentary as part of her final year project for her Special Degree in Image Arts from the University of Kelaniya. I was the project […]

2014/Feature/Tele-Film/45 Min.

Official Trailer In 2013, I assisted Upeksha Gurusinghe in producing her debut film, ‘It Will Be Yours.’ I played multiple roles in the production, from writing the screenplay and serving as co-director, the director of photography, to finally editing the film. At that time, I worked as a lecturer at the Image Arts unit at […]

2014/Documentary Film/35 Min.

Official Trailer ‘Thath-Jith-Thon-Nang’ delves into the story of ‘Gataberaya,’ possibly one of the most revered traditional musical instruments in Sri Lanka. For centuries, Gataberaya has provided the rhythmic backdrop for traditional dance genres in the island nation, playing four basic tones, namely, ‘Thath-Jith-Thon-nang.’ I produced this documentary in 2014 with my second-year students pursuing a […]

2014/Feature/Tele-Film/40 Min.

https://vimeo.com/891373233 Ãpasu Gamana (Fading Footprints) 2014 – Teaser 1 Based on the award-winning short story by Gunadasa Amarasekera, ‘Apasu Gamana’ explores two perspectives and delves into the inevitable distance that arises between conflicting generations within the same family. The story unfolds around a university student’s trip back home and the revelations that occur when he, […]

2013/Documentary Film/45 Min.

Ima Bim Thera (Landmarks of a Coastal Islet) 2013 – Teaser 1 “Ima Bim Thera – Landmarks of a Coastal Islet” can be described as a visual symphony, eloquently capturing the spirit of my native island. This documentary-style film intricately weaves together diverse landscapes and narratives, portraying the intricate connections between communities, nature, tradition, and […]

2013/Short Film/15 Min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8s8pa4JstQ Journey with a Butterfly explores the undeniably forceful role that politics plays in the lives of university students and society in general. I worked with some of my close school friends, who at the time were students of the Sripali Campus – University of Colombo in making the film. Nalin Galkandaarachchi wrote the screenplay […]

2013/Short Film/20 Min.

Film Trailer Trailer Edited by Prasad Aluthwattha “The Other Hand” – A Visual Exploration of Inner Struggles As the Director of Photography for “The Other Hand,” I had the privilege of capturing the essence of George Langelaan’s short story on screen. This short film delves into the inherent duality within every individual, inspired by the […]

2013/Documentary Film/32 Min.

“How to Deal with Pain – Palutawa” deals with the tragic tale of the rural village “Palutawa” near Sigiriya. In the 1980s, then the ruling party deployed the army to massacre all the young and able men living in Palutawa during one single harrowing night to curb political dissent. The story revolves around a villager […]

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