Kavindu Sivaraj: Kavindu Sivaraj is a cinematographer and photographer from Colombo, Sri Lanka. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercial work, documentary projects, and short films, Kavindu brings a unique vision and approach to every visual endeavor. Kavindu is renowned for his ability to capture subtle nuances and infuses his films with authenticity and a natural aesthetic. He strives to keep the essence of his subjects intact, creating a genuine and relatable experience for the audience. One of Kavindu's distinct qualities is his passion for treating certain films as if they were documentaries, emphasizing a sense of realism and immersion. This approach allows Kavindu to delve deep into the essence of the story and its characters, capturing moments that resonate with truth and sincerity.

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Rajitha Hettiararchchi - Rajitha Hettiarachchi is a Sri Lankan writer-director and lawyer, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He began his career writing for theater as part of Ananda Drama and currently works as Story Master at Kehelmala Productions. He is the Founder and Creative-Director of the experimental theater group IdeaCouch and is a Fellow of the ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship for South Asian arts entrepreneurs. The stage play Grease Yaka Returns co-written and co-directed by Rajitha won 10 awards including Best Play, Best Director, and Best Script at the State Drama Festival 2019 and was also chosen to represent Sri Lanka at the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, South Asia’s biggest theater festival. Rajitha often draws from lived experiences for his work and gravitates towards exploring deeper themes and stories through the focus on small and intimate moments. 

About Kehelmala 

Kehelmala’s purpose is to inspire and sustain audiences through creative and factual storytelling that pushes past boundaries, embraces diversity, and provokes thought. We aspire to take Sri Lankan storytelling to new audiences by conceptualising, developing, and producing original content for film, television, and social media. All of us at Kehelmala are dedicated to telling stories that are as meaningful as they are entertaining, and as memorable as they are important.