Ceylon Film Festival Features "Tsunami" and Other Films
The 4th annual Ceylon International Film Festival kicked off on Monday, with screenings taking place at 2 p.m. through Friday at Direct Relief's Hatch Hall.
The festival was honored to recognize its founder, Aruni Boteju, on Opening Night, courtesy of the Sri Lanka America Association. Boteju described the event as
a celebration of film, culture and community, including the immigrant community that helped the film industry get started in Santa Barbara.
According to Boteju,
I am very honored to be a part of this community and to have our Ceylon International Film Festival. The whole goal is connecting two Paradises. One Paradise from the Pacific Ocean to the other Paradise from the Indian Ocean.
- A photography show featuring the work of Andy Samarasena is also part of the festival.
- The festival serves as a fundraiser to help nonprofits supporting children in Sri Lanka.
- The award-winning film "Tsunami" will be screened on closing night, Friday.
For more information, visit http://ceyiff.
Author's summary: Ceylon Film Festival celebrates culture and community.