Inoka Sathyangani facts for kids

Inoka Sathyangani Keerthinanda is a talented Sri Lankan film director and producer. She creates movies and helps bring them to life. She was also the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, which is Sri Lanka's main television network.

In 2002, her first movie, Sulang Kirilli (which means 'The Wind Bird'), became very famous. This film won more awards than any other movie in Sri Lanka's history! Inoka is also a member of the "Colombo Independents Cinema Forum." This group works to make Sri Lankan movies even better. Many people see her as one of the most successful female directors in Sri Lanka.

Biography

Early life and education

Inoka Keerthinanda went to Sujatha Vidyalaya for her early schooling. Later, she attended Visakha Vidyalaya in Colombo for her high school studies.

Filmography

Inoka Sathyangani Keerthinanda has directed and produced these films:

• Sulang Kirilli (The Wind Bird, 2003)
• Cindrella (film) (2016)

Awards and recognition

Inoka Sathyangani Keerthinanda has won many awards for her work, especially for her film Sulang Kirilli. These awards show how good her movies are and how much they are appreciated both in Sri Lanka and around the world.

International awards for Sulang Kirilli

• Best Film Award (GRAND PRIX) at the 8th Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh (2004).
• The International Critics Award (FIPRESCI AWARD) for Best Film at the 8th Dhaka International Film Festival (2004).
• The Award for the Best Film at the 21st Cinematica Del Uruguaya in Latin America (2003).
• Major Opera Prima Award for Best New Director at the 21st Cinematica Del Uruguaya (2003).
• Silver Dhow award for Best Feature Film at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania (2003).
• The Award for the Best Director at the 1st Tamil Nadu International Film Festival in India (2004).
• Best Cinematography award at The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival in USA (2005).

National awards for Sulang Kirilli

• Kala Suri National Award: This special award is given by the President of Sri Lanka to talented artists in the country.
• Vishwa Keerthi" Golden Lion Presidential Award: This award is for Sri Lankan filmmakers who have achieved international recognition.

Inoka Sathyangani Keerthinanda also won many awards at Sri Lankan film festivals:

29th Sarasaviya Film Festival (2004)

• Best Director Award
• Best Scriptwriter Award

30th SIGNIS International Salutation (O.C.I.C. Film Awards) Film Festival (2005)

• Best Director Award
• Best Scriptwriter Award

Presidential Awards (2005)

• Best Lyrics Award
• Nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Film.