Sri Lanka to hold 2nd Galle fest

September 29, 2009 GFF is presented in association with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Tourism and will open with Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundera’s "Ahasin Wetei," which was in competition at this year's Venice Film Festival. In addition to promoting tourism and film opportunites in the country, GFF's main focus will be on Sri Lankan and South Asian cinema with participating films including, among others, India's “Firaaq” from actress and director Nandita Das. Also featured will be eight short films produced in August during a 10-day film camp for children, hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and run by American acting coach Constance Tillotsonm with Sri Lankan directors Anoma Rajakaruna and Kasinathar Gnanadas.

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