Asitha Ameresekere
* 1971 in London.
Asitha Ameresekere studied theatre, video and film at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). He lives and works in London.
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2664158/
FILMS directed by ASITHA AMERESEKERE
14
UK 2008, 9 min, language: English
The 14th birthday. In the kitchen, mother and daughter celebrate with some cake. On the father’s return, the happy mood soon passes. An impressive film about suppression, fear and domestic violence.
Presented by VIS within the context of:
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts 2009, International Competition 3 (Austrian premiere)
VIS on tour: KAN Festival Wrocław 2010
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts 2010, Short Matters! 1
Other presentations:
Hamburg International Short Film Festival 2008
Do Not Erase
UK 2006, 29 min, language: English
Annie sends video diaries to her son Darren who is stationed in Iraq. When Darren is reported missing, the video becomes more than just a diary.
Presented by VIS within the context of:
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts 2009, Walled In
Awards (selection):
Best Short Film, BAFTA Film Award 2007
Reel Frontier Award (Best Dramatic Short Film), Arizona International Film Festival 2007
Audience Award, Hamburg International Short Film Festival 2006
in sight
UK 2003, 17 min