Hi, I’m Chamath Paranawidana—a versatile Video Director, Editor, and Digital Content Producer with a proven track record of creating, editing, and marketing videos for social media and digital platforms. I’m passionate about motion graphics, storytelling, and campaign management, and I love delivering compelling content that boosts audience engagement and brand visibility.…

Chamath Paranawidana

Hi, I’m Chamath Paranawidana—a versatile Video Director, Editor, and Digital Content Producer with a proven track record of creating, editing, and marketing videos for social media and digital platforms. I’m passionate about motion graphics, storytelling, and campaign management, and I love delivering compelling content that boosts audience engagement and brand visibility.…

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Hi, I’m Chamath Paranawidana—a versatile Video Director, Editor, and Digital Content Producer with a proven track record of creating, editing, and marketing videos for social media and digital platforms. I’m passionate about motion graphics, storytelling, and campaign management, and I love delivering compelling content that boosts audience engagement and brand visibility.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Head at Thina Entertainment (Pvt) Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2024
Led a multidisciplinary team of 10-15 artists in producing high-quality video content, motion graphics, and visual effects for film and digital platforms. Directed creative planning, script development, and content production workflows. Conceptualized and designed original characters, environments, and storylines for Sri Lanka's first 3D animated cartoon series.
Content Producer / Lead Compositor at Prayoga VFX Studios, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2019
Produced and directed promotional videos, TV commercials, and digital marketing content for major campaigns and live events. Supervised post-production for over 100 in-house projects, overseeing editing, compositing, and visual finishing. Collaborated with directors and marketing teams to align output with brand objectives.
Contract Digital Marketing Manager at KingIT
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Managed social media strategy and content campaigns for an Australian retail brand during 2018-2019.

Education

GCE Advanced Level - Commerce Stream at S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Professional Certificate in Digital Post-Production and Animation at The Video Team - Colombo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Diploma in Computer Science & Graphic Design at King’s College of Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Professional Certificate in Digital Post-Production and Animation
January 1, 2002 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Vaishnavee [Movie]

    Visual Effects Supervisor and Film Editor of Sri Lanka’s most senior veteran film director late Mrs Sumitra Peiris.