Dinida Kariyawasam

 In English  Aviar Cinematic Pictures, or ACP, is a film production company. It was conceptualized by Dinida Kariyawasam at the age of 16 in 2023. ACP is a revolutionary film production company that challenges traditional Sri Lankan cinema. It operates under Aviar Group and is one of its subsidiary companies, along with other affiliated cinema and integrated companies. Aviar strives to maintain a good vertical integration with products, services, productions, and applications, aiming to provide the Sri Lankan audience with an exceptional experience and strong emotions. The company focuses on exploring different genres and creating an extraordinary cinematic experience using advanced technological tools, aiming to produce creations that were previously unimaginable in Sri Lanka. While many ideas and proposals are under consideration, ACP remains at the conceptual stage. At the time of publishing this, I am a few months away from celebrating my 18th birthday. This idea has been ...

Kariyawasam Pathiranage Dinida Thushantha, known widely as Dinida Kariyawasam, is a young visionary and student born on September 26, 2006, in the serene town of Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka. Dinida’s journey is one of aspiration and ambition, marked by his early academic pursuits, his creative ventures, and his drive to make a meaningful impact in the world. Dinida Kariyawasam / DinidaK Hailing from a proud Sri Lankan heritage, Dinida’s life has been deeply rooted in his culture and family values. Raised in a supportive household, his mother, WMP Niroshani, and father, KPKC Kariyawasam, have been pillars of encouragement throughout his life. He also shares a close bond with his elder brother, Dinuka Lakshan, who has been a source of inspiration and guidance. These familial ties have played a crucial role in shaping Dinida’s character and resilience as he navigates his educational and creative endeavors. Dinida’s educational journey began in his hometown, where he attended Embilipitiya Roy...

I wanted to talk about the film industry in Sri Lanka today because I believe we need to evolve by looking at global trends, and I have a great passion for the film industry. Sri Lanka has a rich history and a strong cultural identity. When the opportunity arises to produce quality work, we often limit ourselves to basic, enclosed projects. By creating compelling content, Sri Lanka can transform our productions into global phenomena through distribution services like Disney, Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video. Although it may require significant initial investment, it is essential to think about the future. Series like Money Heist have shown that language is not a barrier to good content. Another issue is that many filmmakers in Sri Lanka focus primarily on comedy and historical films (often of low quality). I believe we can expand into genres such as sci-fi, fantasy, horror, adventure, and thriller. There are creators with excellent ideas in Sri Lanka. My ultimate desire and hope is to ...