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09/04/2024

Words cannot express the excitement we are feeling for our September lineup of Ray of Hope Documentary screenings. From Toronto to LA, DC to SURREY, BC, we are sharing this film all across America and Canada. We could not do this without our talented team, festival strategists Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith and her team, Production Team including Nikila Cole, Roger Singh, Dayana Stanislaus, Patricia Scarlett, Kirk Taylor, Andres Galindo Arteaga, Kerthekan Balasubramaniam, and more. But most importantly we couldn't do this without the people whose story we bravely tell including Rathika Sitsabaiesan, Sutha Shanmugarajah, Collin Collin, Maya, Sutharshi Jereen Ignatius, Thurga Kanagasekarampillai and so many more who bravely shared their story for the world to know who being Tamil is and what being Tamil stands for. This has been a very satisfying experience to tell such a meaningful story. Join us in celebrating these amazing storytellers. Details below.

09/04/2024

Ray of Hope documentary makes its US theatrical debut on SUNSET at Cinelounge Theatre from Sept 13th to Sept 19th.

Showtimes are 6:00 pm, 7:50 pm, and 9:40 pm daily
https://www.cineloungefilm.com/movies/1000002371-ray-of-hope/

Catch this multi-award-winning cinematic masterpiece by directors Ryan Singh and Nikila Cole, produced by Patricia Scarlett, Ryan Singh and Nikila Cole.

This documentary captures the hope and resilience of the Tamil people whose lives were uprooted by War, dispersed globally and have slowly rebuilt their community despite these challenging ordeals. The film features former Canadian MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan as she envelopes her story around the stories of other Tamilians in their quest to find justice and reconcile their painful past.

For more showtimes visit www.rayofhopedoc.com

View All Awards and Nominations Ray Of Hope Synopsis The 26-year armed conflict in Sri Lanka compelled numerous Eelam Tamils to seek refuge in foreign nations, notably in Canada. Among them is Rathika Sitsabaiesan, a former Canadian Member of Parliament, who fled the Sri Lankan civil war with her Ta...

09/03/2024

Can't wait to talk shop at TIFF. I am looking forward to speaking at the AFRICA Hub at TIFF on Friday, Sept 6th at 11 am.

09/03/2024

Can't wait to talk shop at TIFF

09/02/2024

08/09/2024

7 Awards, 10 Festivals, 37+ nominations Ray of Hope Documentary returns to Toronto for a FREE presentation.

07/05/2024

Ray of Hope Snags 13 more award nominations for a whopping 35 nominations and 6 wins so far.

CBC Reelworld Screen Institute The Documentary Filmmaking Institute (DFI) National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI) Tamil Entertainment Television

07/05/2024

WYOMING INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

RAY OF HOPE
Feature Documentary - War, Immigration, Civil Rights

July 14th, 2024
4:05pm - Playhouse

Ray of Hope is the journey of a Canadian woman who survives armed conflict, advocating for others with interspersed stories of healing and triumphs.

www.Wyoiff.com

06/22/2024

Ray of Hope will make its LA Premiere on Aug 3, 2024 at the Valley Film Festival in North Hollywood.

BUY TICKETS RAY OF HOPECANADA/2024DOCUMENTARY90 MINUTESLOS ANGELES PREMIERE SYNOPSIS:The 26-year armed conflict in Sri Lanka compelled numerous Eelam Tamils to seek refuge in foreign nations, notably in Canada. Among them is Rathika Sitsabaiesan, a former Canadian Member of Parliament, who fled the....

06/12/2024

Work continues

06/06/2024

Making the band, Sebastian Singh on Sax

06/04/2024

My film, Ray of Hope, was made thanks to Canadian public funding, just like so many of the award-winning documentaries that have seen enormous success across Canada and internationally. I support the CRTC’s decision to mandate streamers to contribute a portion of their revenues to fund Canadian films and hope that future rulings will prioritize the importance of documentary films to Canadian culture

05/30/2024

Post screening coffee break with for

05/27/2024

London nights

05/15/2024

When we began working on this production two years ago, it was our hope to release it for the 40th Anniversary of the Black July Pogrom. However, our timelines got stretched and I didn't know whether we were going to make the 15 Anniversary since the Mullivaikkal remembrances. Not only did we complete the film but we were successful in releasing the movie in the Cineplex theatres before the start of Ontario's Bill 104 by Vijay Thanigasalam, Tamil Genocide Education Week supported by Neethan Shan, and the national motion by Gary Anandasangaree Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day.

This is the first film about the Tamil Genocide to be shown at the Cineplex theatre chain. It must not be the last. There are so many amazing stories of the Tamil people, their struggles, and their resilience. Stories of allies who risked their lives to save Tamils. So many stories of hope and joy amidst the pain to be told. Most importantly, we aim to expand the reach of these movies so all people can celebrate the achievements of the Tamil people.
I am so happy to have had an opportunity to work on this important story featuring Rathika Sitsabaiesan and all the other brave individuals willing to share their stories that is reflective of all the other Tamil stories I have listened to these past years. Thank you.

I want everyone reading this to get a ticket and see why it is important for us to know the stories of our neighbours because these are not isolated events of human rights and social justice issues, but rather a global situation that is patterned and repeated to so many people. Don't just watch this story for pain, look at it for hope, love, identity, and purpose.

05/13/2024

05/12/2024

Great time Shooting Cricket Greats the Knighted Vivian Richards and Curtly Ambrose being interviewed by Jean Paul.

04/25/2024

Who is Muraleetharan Kanthaswamy? He is a man of Great Character, A journeyman, a man of great repute. In the short time, I have known Muralee, I have grown to love the human that he is, always supportive of every cause, gives the shirt off his back, and never leaves anyone hungry. I celebrate you Muraleetharan Kanthaswamy. It is the spirit of you that this film was made. You embody goodness...Thank you for being in our lives.

04/14/2024

We will be making our World Festival Premiere at the Romford Film Festival in the UK with Ray of Hope Documentary

May 27th - Romford, UK
11 am - 1 pm

The annual Romford International Film Festival showcases the best feature and short films from across the planet, with over 200 films shown each year. With numerous events, networking opportunities and glamerous red-carpet moments, join us this Spring to see what is new to the independent film scene...

03/04/2024

Over the last 10 years, I've worked really hard in making this documentary film, Ray of Hope. For the last 2 years, we've done everything to get it produced. It has taken a village of hundreds of people in varying capacities to help get this project made. We are so grateful about the work and the story and can't wait to share it.

02/07/2024

Thank you BAFGCanada for the Canadian Black Screen Award for Excellence in Media

01/26/2024

Thank you You commitment to amplifying diverse voices is exemplary.

01/12/2024

Got my order of AplusSmoothee. Son finally getting his dose of veggies in him. Thank you

12/01/2023

❤️

11/20/2023

3 weeks old

09/05/2023

Thank you for the opportunity. I am very grateful.