LANKA CINE

02/06/2024

Thank you Guardian Nigeria for publishing our event.

As the global discourse and conversations on decolonisation gain momentum, unique perspectives from academics and practitioners from Africa, S

02/06/2024

Thank you New Telegraph for publishing our event

As the global discourse and conversations on decolonisation gain momentum, unique perspectives from academics and practitioners from Africa, South Asia, and Lat

01/06/2024

Thrilled and deeply grateful to be part of EXPLORING ETHICS IN TRANSNATIONAL MEDIA RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS, where we spotlight the invaluable perspectives arising from collaborations between the Global South and Global North.

Over the past two days, from May 30th to 31st, 2024, academics and industry professionals from Europe, South Asia, and Africa joined forces in a meaningful dialogue. Together, we contributed to shaping a more inclusive and ethical media landscape, one that embraces diverse voices and narratives. This collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in our collective journey towards fostering greater representation and integrity in arts and media.

As the South Asian industry partner, we're honoured to contribute to this vital study within the broader research initiative, Developing a Media Decolonisation Imaginary (DMDI), led by Bournemouth University, UK, and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.

Partnering alongside Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange, Nigeria, and representing Sri Lanka, we embark on a journey to foster ethical media practices and promote cultural exchange.

A heartfelt thank you to our research lead, Dr. Samantha-Israel Iwowo [B.A (Hons)., MSc., Ph.D., FHEA.], our Africa project partner, Marcia Korah, and all team members for your exceptional leadership and collaborative spirit.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful endeavour, shaping a more inclusive and ethical media landscape for all...!


Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International

30/05/2024

The event, "Exploring Ethics in Transnational Collaborations," is currently live.

Please join us now using the link below.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://bournemouth-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/86908192348?pwd=VVMyby8rOW91dkR4Sy9HajQ4aDZzZz09

Passcode: EETMC@2024

29/05/2024

Dr Rathitharan Kathiresu will talk about "Evolution of Tamil Theatre Practices: Styles of Performance & Emerging Trends" on the 30th May.

Dr Rathitharan Kathiresu is a senior lecturer in the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts at the SPR faculty of Performing and Visual Arts, University of Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. His academic career began at Jaffna University where he obtained my undergraduate degree in Drama and Theatre Arts. Following this, he furthered his postgraduate study by completing his Master’s and PhD in Theatre Arts at the Central University of Hyderabad, India in 2005 and 2016 respectively. His teaches acting, directing, media performance, research methods and community theatre.

In 1985, Kathiresu's directing and scripting career started with his first play “Velikkul Yaanai” (The Elephant is Inside the Fence) and have since gone on to direct over 35 plays including both original works and adaptations. Additionally, he acted in over 30 plays and a feature film. His contribution to the field of drama and theatre Arts includes children’s plays, social plays, street dramas, comedy, classical plays, mime, poetic drama, experimental plays and forum theatre.

Kathiresu has worked in the film, scripting, directing and serving as a cinematographer for a range of short films and documentaries. In 2022 he took on the role of director for the feature film Thoovaanam (Drizzling). One of his plays was staged at the International Amateur Theatre Festival in Hungary in 2023.

Kathiresu’s research interests revolve around actor training in post-war situations, exploring Cultural restrictions in acting, and acting techniques rooted in a socio-cultural framework and He has published research papers related to these areas. His dedication to the field of Drama and theatre was recognized with the prestigious national award Kalasoori in 2019 honoring his contributions to the Sri Lankan theatre.

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Free registration:
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Dr. Samantha-Israel Iwowo Bandaranayake Marcia Zita Korah Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International

29/05/2024

Prof. Nikita Dhawan holds the Chair of Political Theory and History of Ideas at the Technical University Dresden. In 2023 she was Gerda Henkel Visiting Professor at Stanford University and Thomas Mann Fellow at Thomas Mann House, Los Angeles.

From 2018 to 2021, she was Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies at the University of Gießen. Previously from 2014 to 2018, she was Professor of Political Science (Political Theory and Gender Studies) and Director of the Research Platform Gender Studies: "Identities – Discourses – Transformations" at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. Previously she was Director of the “Frankfurt Research Center for Postcolonial Studies” (2009-2018), Cluster of Excellence “The Formation of Normative Orders”, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

She has held visiting fellowships at Universidad de Costa Rica (2013); Institute for International Law and the Humanities, The University of Melbourne, Australia (2013); Program of Critical Theory, University of California, Berkeley, USA (2012); University of La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain (2011); Pusan National University, South Korea (2011); Columbia University, New York, USA (2008).

Her publications include Impossible Speech: On the Politics of Silence and Violence (Academia: 2007); Hegemony and Heteronormativity: Revisiting “the Political” in Q***r Politics (co-ed., Ashgate: 2011);

Decolonizing Enlightenment: Transnational Justice, Human Rights and Democracy in a Postcolonial World (ed., Barbara Budrich: 2014);

One of the enduring focal points of her work has been to explore the historical, economic, socio-political and cultural entanglements between Europe and the postcolonial world. The aim is to understand fundamental ethical and epistemological questions of political and social inequality, intersectionality and diversity, (women’s) human rights, gender violence, religion and secularism, democracy, cosmopolitanism, transnational (gender) justice, migration and globalization. Furthermore, her recent research also focuses on the relation between states, civil society and subaltern groups with regard to questions of citizenship, political agency and social vulnerability.

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Dr Samantha-Israel Iwowo, Lanka Bandaranayake Marcia Zita Korah Nisanka Weheraduwa Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International Bournemouth University
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27/05/2024

Thank you veey much Mirror Arts for publishing our event

'ජාත්‍යන්තර මාධ්‍ය සහයෝගීතාවයේ ආචාර ධර්ම ගවේෂණය' මැයෙන් වන මාර්ගගත සම්මන්ත්‍රණයක් මැයි 30 සහ 31 දෙදින පැවැත්වීමට ක.....

24/05/2024

Thank you very much Asia Research News for publishing our event.

Join us in this knowledge exchange seminar that is taking place on the 30th and 31st of May, 2024 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (British Summer Time).

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Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University Bournemouth University International LANKA CINE Lanka Bandaranayake Rathitharan Kathiresu Kanchuka Dharmasiri

A two-day online seminar “Exploring Ethics in Transnational Media Collaboration” is scheduled for May 30th and 31st. Speakers from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, the USA, Canada, Germany, Africa and Nigeria will address a range of important topics, including storytelling, decolo...

21/05/2024

Dr. Kanchuka Darmasiri traces the trajectory of Sri Lankan critical feminist locales across precolonial, colonial, and post-colonial periods, highlighting shifts and continuities in feminist thought.

Kanchuka Dharmasiri is a lecturer at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Her articles and chapters have appeared in various journals and books such as Frontiers of South Asian Culture. Dharmasiri is also a theatre director and translator. Her latest production, Suparnaka (2022/23), juxtaposes the mythical past and the contemporary age.

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Dr. Samantha-Israel Iwowo, Charles Marfo, Teju Kareem, Lanka Bandaranayake Marcia Zita Korah Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International

20/05/2024

Asim Rafiqui delves into the difficulties encountered in fieldwork, scrutinizing the complexities and ethical dilemmas faced by researchers in social anthropology.

Asim works as an independent photojournalist for various publications. He began his career in 2003 and has since reported from Haiti, Japan, India, Pakistan, the USA, Afghanistan, Palestine, Burkina Faso, and Sweden.
He is a co-founder of The Polis Project and also the founder of the R.A.D.I.O–a visual social science and documentary research training program he has been leading and teaching since 2017.

Join us at the event on 30 and 31 of May 2024.

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Dr. Samantha Iwowo Lanka Bandaranayake Marcia Korah Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University Bournemouth University International

19/05/2024

Prof. Sunny Singh critiques neo-colonial paradigms in the arts, advocating for justice-centred transnational collaborations that move beyond traditional power structures.

Sunny Singh is a professor of Creative Writing and Inclusion in the Arts at London Metropolitan University, UK.

Join us at the event on 30 and 31 of May 2024.

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Bournemouth University Bournemouth University International College

18/05/2024

Dr Anisha Datta analyses neoliberalist slippages in the process of decolonisation, particularly within the context of transnationalism, revealing complexities and contradictions.

Dr. Anisha Datta is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology. King's University College at Western University Canada.

Join us at the event on 30 and 31 of May 2024.

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Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International

17/05/2024

Dr. Rathitharan Kathiresu studies Tamil theatre practices, focusing on their history and unique characteristics as a style of stage and screen performance.

Dr. Rathitharan Kathiresu is a Senior Lecturer of the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts, Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan Faculty of Performing and Visual Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Join us at the event on 30 and 31 of May 2024.

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Bournemouth University Bournemouth University Research Bournemouth University International

16/05/2024

Prof. Jude Genilo explores overlooked but complex communication systems of Bangladesh, and how they disrupt dominant communication concepts.

Prof. Jude William Genilo is the Pro Vice-Chancellor at The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), Bangladesh

Join us on the 30th of May 2024, where he gives the Opening Keynote of the seminar.

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Bournemouth University Bournemouth University International Bournemouth University Research

16/05/2024

"ජාත්‍යන්තර මාධ්‍ය සහයෝගීතාවයේ ආචාර ධර්ම ගවේෂණය කිරීම" ගැන දැනුම හුවමාරු කරගැනීමේ සම්මන්ත්‍රණයක් 2024 මැයි 30 සහ 31 යන දිනවල Zoom හරහා, ලංකාවේ වෙලාවෙන් සවස 2.30 සිට 8.30 දක්වා (එංගලන්ත වේලාවෙන් පෙ.ව. 10:00 සිට සවස 4:00 දක්වා) පැවැත්වේ.

අන්තර්ජාතික මාධ්‍ය හවුල්කාරිත්වයේ සංකීර්ණ, සදාචාරාත්මක මානයන් ගැන මේ සංවාදයට ඔයාලා හැමෝටම ආරාධනා කරනවා.

වැඩසටහන සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම නොමිලේ. පහල ලින්ක් එකෙන් රෙජිස්ටර් වෙන්න පුලුවන්.

මේ වැඩසටහන එංගලන්තයේ බෝර්න්මත් විශ්ව විද්‍යාලයේ, මාධ්‍ය විජිතකරණ පරිකල්පනය සංවර්ධනය කිරීම (DMDI) යන රිසර්ච් එකට සමගාමීව සංවිධානය කරන නිසා ඉංග්‍රීසි මාධ්‍යෙයන් තමා පැවැත්වෙන්නේ.

UKRI-HEIFunds විසින් අරමුදල් සපයනු ලබන මෙම සම්මන්ත්‍රණය සඳහා Bournemouth විශ්ව විද්‍යාලයේ ගැටුම්, හැඟීම් සහ සමාජ සාධාරණත්වය පිළිබඳ අධ්‍යයන මධ්‍යස්ථානය (CESJ), ගානා හි Kwame Nkrumah විද්‍යා හා තාක්ෂණ විශ්ව විද්‍යාලය (KNUST) පහසුකම් සපයනු ලබයි.

මෙම වැඩසටහනේ අප්‍රිකානු හවුල්කරු Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE) වන අතර, සහ දකුණු ආසියානු හවුල්කරු LANKA CINE (Media) වේ.

නොමිලේ රෙජිස්ටර් වෙන්න ලින්ක් එක.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-ethics-in-transnational-media-collaboration-tickets-894228179557?aff=erelexpmlt

01/05/2024

We're thrilled to share our collaborative international research endeavour with the project titled, Developing a Media Decolonisation Imaginary (DMDI), at Bournemouth University, UK.

Our upcoming knowledge-exchange seminar titled, "Exploring Ethics in Transnational Media Collaboration", takes place on the 30th and 31st of May, 2024, online, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (British Summer Time).

Funded by the UKRI-HEIFunds, this seminar is facilitated by Bournemouth University’s Centre for the Study of Conflict, Emotion & Social Justice (CESJ), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, along with partners Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange (WSICE), and LANKA CINE (Media) in Sri Lanka.

Do join us to hear inspiring conversations around intricate, ethical dimensions of transnational media partnerships.

Reserve your spot by clicking the link below.

Bournemouth University; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange, & Lanka Cine Media

19/03/2024

ස්තූතියි Nis Man Ranasinghe මේ සටහනට සහ හැමදාම ඔයාගෙන් ලැබෙන දිරිමත් කිරීම් වලට.. සහ Lankanewsweb.com මේ ලිපිය පල කලාට. ❤️

සටහන – නිශ්මං රණසිංහමාර්තු 19, කොළඹ (LNW): Bournemouth University International මේවා වැඩ බිම්. සෛද්ධාන්තික සීමාව අතික්‍රමණය කරලා වැඩ කරන්නට ඉඩ...

09/02/2024

🎬 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 "Tradition," Now Available for Streaming! 🍿

We're absolutely thrilled to share a momentous occasion with all of you. 🎉 As Lanka Cine, we embarked on our cinematic journey in 2016 with a steadfast commitment to creating impactful stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. Today, we are immensely proud to announce the digital release of our very first production, "Tradition," marking a significant milestone in our journey as storytellers.

"Tradition" is more than just a film; it's a heartfelt exploration of cultural heritage, familial bonds, and the timeless struggle between honouring tradition and embracing change. With a talented cast and crew pouring their passion into every frame, including the legendary actress, Irangani Serasinghe., "Tradition" captures the essence of human emotion and universal themes that transcend borders.

Not only has "Tradition" garnered critical acclaim, but it has also been celebrated on the international stage, having been screened in over 50 film festivals worldwide and clinching four prestigious awards:
🏆 Jury Special Award at 9th SAARC Film Festival, 2019, Sri Lanka
🏆 Best Short Film (Film Student Award) at 12th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2017, Indonesia
🏆 Best Cinematography at "Euro Kino" Czech IIFF 2017, Czech Republic
🏆 2nd Best Film at National Youth Cinematic Harvest 2016, Sri Lanka

Join us as we celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. "Tradition" is now available for streaming, inviting audiences everywhere to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of storytelling that defines Lanka Cine.

Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to strive for excellence in the world of cinema. Stay tuned for more captivating productions from Lanka Cine in the days to come! 🎥🌟🍿🎬

Credits
Production LANKA CINE
Producer, Director & Screenplay: Lanka Bandaranayake
Executive Producer: Ransiri Perera
Director Of Photography: Vishwajith Karunarathna
Editor: Sankha Malwaththa
Music: Sumudu Guruge
Art Director: Rangana Senanayaka
Makeup: Shalitha Gunawardana
Assistant Director: Ruwan Malith Peiris
Production Manager: Namal Gamage

Cast
Kalum Gamlath
Irangani Serasinghe
Sameera Lakmal
Nilanka Dahanayaka
Arunod Wijesinha
Kalana gunasekara
Anjana Premarathna
Rajeev Ananda

Mature, Nudity | 10 Minutes. Cast : Kalum Gamlath, Irangani erasingha, Sameera Lakmal, Nilanka Dahanayaka, Arunod Wijesinha, Kalana gunasekara, Anjana Premarathna, Rajeev Ananda An old woman decorates a bride with traditional Sri Lankan jewelry. She describes the symbolic meaning of each jewelry ...

29/10/2023

USA film lovers! Join us to make a Sri Lankan film!

Please share the news with your USA friends and colleagues.

My debut film, The Hail is selected for fiscal sponsorship at Film Independent in the USA and now we are accepting tax-deductible donations to make our film.

More information can be found in the below links.

What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
Fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement between an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an individual or entity lacking the legal status needed to receive grants and solicit tax-deductible donations from foundations, individual donors, and government agencies.

More info:
https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/fiscal-sponsorship/ #:~:text=Fiscal%20sponsorship%20is%20an%20arrangement,individual%20donors%20and%20government%20agencies.&text=78.6K%20subscribers-,What%20is%20Fiscal%20Sponsorship%3F,money%20for%20your%20film%20project.

27/10/2023

🌟 Invest in the Power of Storytelling 🌟

Are you ready to be part of something truly special? We're excited to invite you to become a part of 'The Hail,' an inspiring film that promises to captivate hearts and minds. 🎥💫

Your support can make a world of difference in bringing this cinematic masterpiece to life. By investing in 'The Hail,' not only will you help us realize our creative vision, but you'll also enjoy the unique opportunity of being a part of the filmmaking journey!

🎬 Be an Executive Producer in Your Own Right 🌟
Invest now and make a lasting impact on the world of cinema! Plus, your contribution is tax-deductible, making it a win-win for all.

Ready to join our film family? Click the link in our bio to learn more about how you can invest and be a part of 'The Hail.' 🎉
https://lnkd.in/gBbT9Nsc

10/10/2023

🌟 Award-Winning Films at Your Fingertips! 🎬 Discover, Own, and Enjoy the Best in Cinema. 🍿🏆
🔥 Watch | Buy | Rent 🔥
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Join the movie-loving community, and let's embark on an unforgettable cinematic journey together. 🎥🍿
🎬 Dive into a world of breathtaking stories, visionary filmmaking, and cinematic magic.

🚀📽️ Exciting News! Introducing LANKA CINE, Your Destination for Cinematic Delights! 🍿🌟 🎬 Dive into a world of breathtaking stories, visionary filmmaking, and cinematic magic. From classics to hidden gems, we've got it all! 🔥 Subscribe now: LANKA CINE Join the movie-loving communi...

29/09/2023

🚀📽️ Exciting News! 🍿🌟
🌟 Award-Winning Films at Your Fingertips! 🎬 Discover, Own, and Enjoy the Best in Cinema. 🍿🏆
🔥 Watch | Buy | Rent 🔥
🔥 Subscribe now: https://lankacine.vhx.tv/
Join the movie-loving community, and let's embark on an unforgettable cinematic journey together. 🎥🍿
🎬 Dive into a world of breathtaking stories, visionary filmmaking, and cinematic magic.

🎬🎬🎬 FILMMAKERS
Are you a passionate filmmaker looking for a platform to showcase your talent? Look no further! Lanka Cine is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting film submissions for our exclusive TV platform.
Submit your film to the Lanka Cine Online TV Platform!
How to Submit:
It's easy to submit your film to Lanka Cine. Click on the link to submit your film:
https://lnkd.in/gjzj6sGG
(Follow the submission instructions and provide the required information.)

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05/10/2022

https://lankaleader.lk/entertainment/2560-sri-lankan-director-gets-opportunity-in-hollywood

Short-film director Lanka Bandaranayake has had her first feature film, The Hail, selected to a fully-funded project development programme at Global Media Makers in Los Angeles, US...

05/10/2022

https://theleader.lk/hansa-wila/13622-lanka-bandaranayake-2022-10-04-07-01-32

සම්ප්‍රදාය, උරුමය, මහසෝනා වැනි කෙටි චිත්‍රපට අධ්‍යක්ෂණය කරමින් ජාත්‍යන්තර ඇගයීමට පත් කෙටි චිත්‍රපට අධ්‍යක්ෂිකා...