My name is JANAKA B RATNAYAKE, and I live at 01 Clare Road Cardiff, CF11 6QN. You can contact me via my mobile number at 07878 112 065 or through email at janakabee@gmail.com. My objective is to display my dedication, motivation, and adaptability in tackling any challenges that may arise while sharing my experiences to ensure your utmost satisfaction.
I have completed my Master's degree in Mass Media at the University of Colombo from 2015 to 2019, where I studied Media Productions, Media Economy, Media Sociology, Online Media Studies, International Communication, New Media Studies, and Media & Communication Research. I have also earned a Diploma in Mass Media from the University of Sri Jayawardhanapura in Sri Lanka in 2002. Additionally, I completed a course in Video Technology and Television Production at the National Youth Council Sri Lanka from 1996-1997. I attended Dharmaraja College in Kandy from 1981-1992 for my primary and secondary education.
I have over 20 years of experience in the video production industry, starting as a Video Cameraman and Editor for Tissa Nagodavithana Films and producing content for TNL networks. I worked as a Production Assistant for SirasaTV for two years before becoming a Senior Non-Linear Editor for MTV networks and Swarnavahini Television for 10 years. During this time, I was responsible for editing raw footage, maintaining contacts, scheduling editing rooms, developing unique content ideas, and working with Adobe Packages.
I transitioned to the advertising industry and focused on producing television commercials and documentaries. I worked as a Producer for Reflexions Media for two years, leading and managing the creative team, controlling the budget, and allocating resources. I then served as a General Manager for 35km Films PVT LTD in Sri Lanka for four years, managing client relationships, organizing the production team, and hiring key staff.
I moved to Australia and worked as a Video Editor for Alpha Studio for two years, mastering various software such as Adobe Photoshop, Primer, and After Effects, and organizing shooting schedules based on my role and available support staff.
Upon returning to Sri Lanka, I founded TOPIC Film in Colombo – 05, with a focus on producing television commercials and documentaries. As the producer, my duties include meeting with clients to understand their needs and concepts for promotional products, hiring key staff, evaluating scripts, and presenting the final scripts and budget to clients for approval. I also plan and implement advertising and marketing strategies, collaborate with designers, artists, scriptwriters, sales teams, and marketers to create a vision for products, and control the budget and allocate resources.
Now based in the United Kingdom, I am enthusiastic about exploring opportunities in the media industry here, especially in promoting products through video production. I have innovative and creative ideas to showcase products to the target market, as most people consume content through social media these days. I believe we can utilize this advantage in a very innovative way with my keen eye for creativity.
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