Biography

Sujewa Ekanayake is a Brooklyn, NY based independent filmmaker, distributor, web marketer, and blogger. He is known for writing, producing, and directing several feature length fiction films including Werewolf Ninja Philosopher, Breakthrough Weekend, Date Number One, and Wild Diner. In addition he has produced, directed, and videotaped the following feature length documentaries: Indie Film Blogger Road Trip, Capital Heartbreak & Sweetness: 17 DC Poets. Ekanayake's documentary Indie Film Blogger Road Trip was presented as a part of the Atlanta Film Festival in 2009. Ekanayake's films have screened in New York City, Washington, DC, Seattle, and Maryland. Ekanayake is an advocate for independent film production and self-distribution. He is know for the independent film blog DIY Filmmaker, one of the top 25 blogs about film production. Ekanayake promotes multi-ethnic casting and using multi-ethnic crews during production.
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