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Sanjaya Mendis

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder/ Photographer / Cinematographer / Video Editor at Sanjaya Mendis Photography
January 1, 2014 - Present
Founder and lead photographer, cinematographer and video editor providing photography, videography and post-production services.
Wedding Photographer / Videographer at You're My Favorite (PVT) Ltd
January 1, 2022 - Present
Wedding photography and videography services.
Event Photographer at Jonathan Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photography for events and weddings.
Photographer & Editor / Video Editor at Dilmah Tea
January 1, 2016 - Present
Photographer and editor for brand photography and video content.
Documentary Photographer / Cinematographer at Room To Read
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Documentary photography and cinematography.
Freelance Photographer, Cinematographer at United Nations Development Programme
November 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance photography and cinematography for UNDP.
Photographer / Cinematographer at V Productions
November 1, 2020 - Present
Photography and cinematography for various productions.
Assistant Photographer at Malaka M Photography
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Assistant photographer on shoots for various clients.
Wedding Photographer at Weddings by Uke
February 1, 2015 - April 1, 2021
Wedding photography services.
Wedding Photographer/Videographer at You're My Favorite (PVT) Ltd
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided wedding photography and videography services; collaborated with clients to capture key moments; delivered edited deliverables on schedule.
Event Photographer at Jonathan's Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photographed events; managed on-site lighting and shot lists; coordinated with clients and crew to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Documentary Photographer/Cinematographer at Dilmah Tea
January 1, 2016 - Present
Documented corporate and factory settings; produced narrative visuals for marketing and brand storytelling.
Freelance Photographer, Cinematographer at Room To Read
September 1, 2015 - March 1, 2020
Covered projects for education-focused programs; produced educational visuals for campaigns and reports.
Photographer/Cinematographer at United Nations Development Programme
November 1, 2021 - Present
Captured images and footage for development projects across Sri Lanka; liaised with partners and stakeholders to document impact.
Photographer/Cinematographer at V Productions
November 1, 2020 - Present
Produced photography and cinematography content for corporate and promotional materials.
Assistant Photographer at Malaka M P Photography
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
Assisted lead photographers on shoots; managed setup and post-production support.
Photographer at Weddings by Uke
February 1, 2015 - April 1, 2021
Photographed weddings and events; planned shoot lists and shot coverage; coordinated with clients and vendors.

Education

Foundation Diploma in Animation & Design at AMDT School of Creativity
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Higher National Diploma in Film & TV at Sri Lanka Foundation Digital Film Academy
April 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Foundation Diploma in Animation & Design at AMDT School of Creativity
February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2015
Higher National Diploma in Film & TV at Sri Lanka Foundation Digital Film Academy
April 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017

Qualifications

CPR / First Aid Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026
CPR First Aid Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education