Biography

Corinne Jayaweera is a seasoned independent producer and director with a passion for producing both nonfiction and fiction content that can impact change. Her prosocial documentary series Documented America has been screened at multiple film festivals, including the American Pavilion at Cannes and before the US Congress. Over the last decade, she's worked on a range of projects, including documentaries, PSAs, feature films, web series, and music videos. She's a natural collaborator and enjoys working with crew members to execute a creative vision that celebrates the contributions of each person on set.

In addition to her career in film, Corinne works as an event planner and consultant for corporate and private clients. Previously, she worked in the academic arena, coordinating a mentorship program and entrepreneurial business plan competition at the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. She's lived abroad in Japan, Sri Lanka, Argentina, and most recently, Russia, and she loves engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and bringing her cultural expertise to the forefront of her work. Corinne lives in California with her husband and children and enjoys country line dancing, white water rafting, and taking long walks in the woods.
- IMDb mini biography by: Corinne Jayaweera

Corinne Jayaweera has always had a passion for creating visual stories with impact. Corinne began her professional career in academia before pursuing her passion for filmmaking. Corinne is a self-taught award-winning producer and director of features, shorts, music videos, and product launch videos. Corinne seeks to showcase the personalities and the "stories behind the story," to create films with meaningful impact.

As both a producer and director Corinne loves visualizing compelling and entertaining stories mixed with a vividly realistic and stylish aesthetic, and she prides herself for creative storytelling. She has enjoyed collaborating with talented cast and crew members.

Corinne is A member of the Producers Guild of America, She sits on the board for, "Artist for Change" and is a a member and Co-Chair of the Allied Partnerships for Alliance of Women Directors.

Corinne was born, raised, and still lives in a small college town in which she enjoys living on a mini-farm with numerous animals and loves social and line dancing. She has lived abroad in Japan, Argentina, and Russia. While in Russia she produced and directed several music and promo videos.
- IMDb mini biography by: Corinne Jayaweera

Corinne is an award-winning independent producer and director with over a decade of experience creating impactful nonfiction and fiction content. She has produced and directed a wide range of projects including documentaries, narrative films, PSAs, music videos, and web series. Known for her collaborative leadership and strong visual storytelling, Corinne brings a thoughtful, culturally attuned perspective to every production. Her background in event planning and academic programming has sharpened her ability to manage complex logistics and lead diverse creative teams. A passionate advocate for meaningful stories, she is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Co-Chair of Allied Partnerships at the Alliance of Women Directors. Corinne has lived abroad in Japan, Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Russia, experiences that deeply inform her global, inclusive approach to filmmaking. She currently lives in California with her family.
- IMDb mini biography by: Corinne Jayaweera