Sumitra Peries Archives

Requiem for the lady luminary Sumitra Peries-by Sachitra Mahendra Source:Dailynews The film industry mourns the loss of a true visionary, Sumitra Peries, the octogenarian female filmmaker who devoted her life to the art of cinema. From her groundbreaking debut film that introduced new talent to the world, to her numerous award-winning films, Sumitra’s impact on Sri Lanka’s film industry is undeniable. In an interview with Ruwini Jayawardana done seven years ago, Sumitra Peries said what she would do if she were 21: she would pursue exactly what she had chosen in life at present. A life dedicated to cinema. “Making movies is no walk in the park. However that is my passion and I would have taken the same career path even in the modern world,” said the ‘poetess of Sinhala cinema’. Sumitra Peries, born on March 24, 1934, is recognized as the first female filmmaker from Sri Lanka. Widely ...

ARUNI BOTEJU, FOUNDER OF CEYLON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CORPORATION LAUNCHED WITH TEA CEREMONY IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA! Source:srilankafoundation.org Aruni Boteju, Founder of the Ceylon International Film Festival Corporation launched the Sri Lanka Film Festival this week in Santa Barbara, U.S.A. with a Tea Ceremony. Santa Barbara, the city of arts and culture is considered the Riviera of America, the home of the famous Santa Barbara film festival. Present among the large gathering of guests were the Mayor of Santa Barbara, Ms Cathy Murillo, Honorable Consul General of Sri Lanka, Dr Lalith Chandradasa, Director of Direct Relief International, Dean Axelrod, Direct Relief Emergency Officer Chris Alleway, Dr Nandi Jasentuliyana, former Deputy Director General of the United Nations, Samantha Kurera, the President of the Sri Lanka America Association, Keshini Wijegoonaratna, the Director of Project Management & Publication of the Sri Lanka Foundation International, Aruni Ganewatta, the Founder of the Sri Lanka Youth ...