Documentary Films

The Films which have been produced by the undergraduates to complete the course unit in Level III- ‘Digital Storytelling Documentary Filmmaking (CMCH 32023)’. This course unit aims to provide a ‘hands-on’ application of video production principles and techniques with the basic vocabulary, aesthetics, systematic and technical skills required for documentary film production.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Mr.Krishnamoorthy Amsavirthan
(2021/A/146)
‘மறக்குமா நெஞ்சம்’: The documentary illustrates how audio and video cassette tapes were deeply intertwined with the lives of rural communities among the Tamil people during the era of war.
02.Mr.Nagarasa Thanushkanth
(2021/A/231)
‘பூர்வீகம் ‘: A documentary that explores the history, culture, and Tamil heritage of the Thirumangalaai Sivan Temple, Trincomalee while highlighting the struggles of the local Tamil community in its fight to reclaim Thirumangalaai village as the native homeland.
03.Mr.Reksis Jenithkumar Reginold
(2021/A/319)
‘உரிமம் ‘: This documentary seeks to highlight the hardships endured by the people of Myliddy, a coastal village in Valigamam, Jaffna, who were displaced by the civil war. It portrays their ongoing suffering and continued struggle for their rights for r-settlement, as they remain unable to return to their ancestral lands even after the end of the war.
04.Ms.Banusha Nimal
(2021/A/050)
‘செம்மணி (முடிவுறா புதைகுழிகளின் கதை )’: The documentary focuses on the Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, where it has been alleged that numerous Tamil Civilians who disappeared during the armed conflict were secretly buried. It explores the circumstances surrounding these alleged mass burials, the search for truth and justice, and the continuing efforts to uncover the fate of those who went forcefully missing during the war.
05.Ms.Abdul Azeez Asma
(2021/A/006)
‘அடியும் அடையாளமும்’: This documentary aims to document, preserve, and promote the traditional martial arts practices of Seenadi and Silambadi, which have historically been practised in the Kinniya region of Sri Lanka. These traditional forms of martial arts represent an important part of the region’s intangible cultural heritage, embodying indigenous knowledge, traditional combat techniques, physical discipline, and cultural values passed down through generations.
06.Ms.Yesurasa Vinitha
(2021/A/471)
‘கும்பத்துமால்’: This documentary explores Kumbaththumaal, a distinctive ritual tradition closely associated with folk art and cultural practices in the Trincomalee region of Sri Lanka. Celebrated as a unique feature of the region’s cultural heritage, Kumbaththumaal represents the rich interplay between traditional folk performance, ritual practices, and the cultural identity of the local community.
07.Ms.Janukshi Srikanthan
(2021/A/626)
‘பதுங்குகுழி’: An account of the bunkers that served as places of refuge for civilians during the war, offering shelter, protection, and a sense of security amid the constant threat of attacks and destruction. These bunkers stand as powerful reminders of the hardships endured by ordinary people, their struggles for survival, and their resilience in the face of conflict.
08.Ms.Muthukumar Nimiya
(2021/A/224)
‘மக்காகியூ’: This documentary aims to raise public awareness of the growing human–monkey conflict in the town of Beragala, located in Sri Lanka’s hill country. It highlights the nature of interactions between humans and monkeys, the challenges arising from their coexistence, and the impact of such encounters on local communities.
09.Ms.Selvakumar Anuththira
(2021/A/350)
‘தூங்கா நகர் ‘: This documentary focuses on the Murikandy Temple, a renowned religious and cultural landmark situated along the A9 highway in northern Sri Lanka. Serving as a place of worship and a spiritual sanctuary for travellers, the temple remains active throughout the day and night, welcoming devotees and passers-by who stop to offer prayers, seek blessings, and find spiritual solace during their journeys.
10.Mr.Balaiya Rojanakumar
(2021/A/045)
‘மலைத்தங்கம் ‘: This documentary explores the history and operations of the cardamom processing factory at Kandaloya Estate, which was renowned during the 1980s for producing some of the finest-quality cardamom in South Asia.
11.Ms.Jinthuja Vijayakumar
(2021/A/103
‘காத்திருப்பு ‘: This documentary portrays the suffering and hardships endured by Tamil political prisoners who were arrested on suspicion under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and continue to remain in detention without being released, awaiting the day they will regain their freedom. It also poignantly captures the emotional anguish, uncertainty, and profound distress experienced by their family members, who remain outside prison, longing for the return of their loved ones and living in constant hope of reunion.
12.Ms.Sinthuja Satheewaran
(2021/A/364)
‘தட்டிவான் (ஒரு காலத்தின் பயணம்)’: This documentary has been produced as a tribute to the Thattivans (traditional passenger transport vehicles which were modified from carrying goods from United Kingdom) that were once commonly used for transportation in Jaffna during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Although these vehicles have gradually disappeared from the region’s transport landscape, they remain a significant part of the collective memories and lived experiences of the people of that era.
13.Ms.Rammiya Pushpakaran
(2021/A/301)
‘அலை ஆத்திக்காடு ‘: A Documentary on the Proposed Establishment of an International Cricket Stadium in Mandaitivu, Jaffna and Its Potential Impacts including environmental and ecological implications, its effects on local communities and livelihoods.
14.Ms.Sountharajan Thurshayini
(2021/A/387)
‘ஊர்க்குருவி’: This film aims to document and preserve the historical background, social life, cultural traditions, and distinctive heritage of the Telugu ethnic community, one of the minority communities residing in Thambalagamam, Trincomalee District. It seeks to explore the community’s historical origins, traditional livelihoods, social structures, customs, rituals, religious practices and, other forms of cultural expression.
15.Mr.Subramaniyam Sujendram
(2021/A/397)
‘மனோரம்’: Documentation of the Ornamental Flower Production Industry in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province: Nature of Work, and Working Environment.
16.Ms.Nagarasa Ushanthiny
(2021/A/232)
‘வலியிலிருந்து வண்ணம் வரை’: The Life and Journey of Thambirasa Sureshkumar, a former cadre: From Armed Struggle to Personal Transformation.
17.Ms.Mathivathanan Mathushajiny
(2020/A/467)		‘பிணைப்பு’: This documentary explores the traditional craft of rope-making, an age-old livelihood that is gradually disappearing in the coastal area of Colombuthurai, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It seeks to document and preserve this valuable cultural heritage by highlighting the lives, experiences, skills, and everyday struggles of the women who continue to sustain this traditional occupation.
18.Ms.Apinaka Rajeswaran
(2021/A/032)
‘வேரும் விழுதும் ‘: This documentary portrays the life journey of an 87-year-old mother from the Punkudutivu region, who gave birth to and raised 14 children and now lives alone in her later years. Through her personal experiences, the documentary seeks to explore her life journey, the challenges she has faced, the sacrifices she has made, and the realities of growing old while living alone.
19.Mr.Thavanesan Thanusan
(2021/A/425)
‘உயிர் நாடி’: A documentary exploring the memories, historical significance, and lived experiences associated with the Vattuvakal Bridge, with a particular focus on the lives and livelihoods of the people who depend on the bridge for their daily sustenance. Through their personal stories, experiences, and recollections, the documentary seeks to portray the bridge not merely as a physical structure, but as an integral part of the community’s social, economic, and cultural life.
20.Mr.Vilviriththappu Pirasath
(2021/A/461)
‘ஒளியைத் தேடி’: Stories of extraordinary individuals who, despite losing their livelihoods and life opportunities to war, have overcome adversity and rebuilt their lives through inner strength and resilience.
21.Ms.Jegan Ghimathri
(2021/A/092)
‘வெண்மை’: The story of Sri Lanka’s dying lime-burning industry: The struggles and survival of traditional lime workers.
22.Ms.Kupenthiran Lokitha
(2021/A/153)		‘தடங்கல்’: A documentary record produced to explore and present the present-day circumstances, lived experiences, and challenges faced by women who participated in the armed struggle. It seeks to highlight their current living conditions, personal experiences, and the social, economic, and psychological challenges they continue to encounter in the post-war context, while bringing greater attention to their lives and experiences after the end of the armed conflict.
23.Ms.Sivakumar Anoja
(2021/A/369)		‘கூடாரம்’: This documentary portrays the lives, struggles, and day-to-day experiences of people who have been compelled to live in temporary tents for four years after receiving warnings of a potential landslide. It highlights their prolonged displacement, challenging living conditions, emotional and social hardships, and the uncertainties they face while awaiting a safe and permanent resettlement.
24.Ms.Jeyashangar Mangaladharshini
(2021/A/101)		‘குட்டி இங்கிலாந்தின் சிவப்பு அறுவடை ‘: Documentation and analysis of strawberry cultivation practices in the up-country: Methods, techniques, and best practices.
25.Ms Rajaratnam Dhinesha Nishamali
(2021/A/290)
‘ஏலே மலை மக்கா’: The disappearing tradition of amman devotional songs in the malaiyaha region.
26.Ms.Gopalakrishnan Yalini Priya
(2021/A/078)		‘வலசம்’: This documentation seeks to examine and record the citizenship status and related legal rights of the plantation worker community of Indian Tamil origin in Sri Lanka. It aims to explore their historical experiences, the challenges they encountered in obtaining citizenship and official documentation, and the continuing implications of these issues for their access to education, employment, social welfare, political participation, and other fundamental rights.
27.Ms.Kiruvathas Dinijikka
(2021/A/142)
‘தூய்மையின் நாயகர்கள் ‘: This film explores the everyday lives of sanitation workers, their working environments, economic hardships, health and safety risks, social stigma, and the discrimination they may experience.
28.Ms. Pushpanadhan Nandhani Kumari
(2021/A/279)		‘வலிகளுக்குப் பின்னால் ‘: This documentary portrays the life journeys of individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and have successfully overcome the disease despite facing numerous challenges and hardships.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Ms.Muhammadu Farook Fathima Safa
(2020/A/280)
‘தடயம்’: Belongings that memorialize those who lost their loved relatives during the civil war. Conversations with families who carry the scars and live with the memories of their dearest ones.
02.Mr.Sayanthan Abisaran
(2020/A/007)
‘அக்குபஞ்சர்’: Challenges to Acupuncture from the Alopathy medical system and the advantages and disadvantages of treating patients through Acupuncture.
03.Mr Rajalingam Manoj
(2020/A/173)
‘Terracotta Jewels’: A documentary about the aesthetic of the clay jewellery production by sisters in the Hatton of the upcountry.
04.Mr.Selvakumarasami Apisekan
(2020/A/019)
‘கொலைக்களம்’: The memories of the brothers of a single family who were brutally murdered by the Sri Lankan Military in Kumulamunai village, Mullaitivu.
05.Mr.Murukaiya Thavakkumar
(2020/A/429)
‘வேழம்’: The ongoing human-elephant conflict in the Nedunkerni Oonjalkaddi area.
06.Ms.Sayanika Srikanth
(2020/A/340)
‘தமிழ் ஈழம்’: Sinhala Buddhistization initiated through the Welcome Vihara in Trincomalee.
07.Ms.Tharumalingam Lukirtha
(2020/A/168)
‘படிமம்’: Lifestyle of the Burgher community of the Kalladi of Batticaloa.
08.Mr.Ganasegaran Michal Bevan
(2020/A/044)
‘லயத்துக்குயில்’: Challenges faced by upcountry Tamils in housing projects implemented by the Ministry of Estate Infrastructure in villages under Maskeliya Pradeshiya Sabha.
09.Ms.Sivakumaran Katheesana
(2020/A/127)
‘ரணம்’: Recordings of the villagers of Keppapilavu, Mullaithivu who lost limbs in the civil war and are living their daily lives amidst hardship.
10.Ms.Varshana Varatharasha
(2019/A/449)
‘அறியாப்பாதை’: This documentary aims to highlight the sanctity of cemeteries and the daily life challenges of the people who work there and provide services to the community.
11.Ms.Ganeshkumar Madhiyanthi
(2020/A/169)
‘கற்கூலி’: The plight of quarry workers in Naranginna village, Kandy District.
12.Ms.Loudes Nivethika Mariyathasan
(2020/A/247)
‘அவசரம்’: The lack of emergency ferry service from the islands of Jaffna and the crises faced by the people of Analaitheevu and Ezhuvaitheevu.
13.Mr.Thangarasa Vithushan
(2020/A/416)
‘கந்தரோடைக்குளம்’: The Kantharodai Tank in Jaffna is not being dredged, garbage is being dumped, and tube wells are being used for agriculture in surroundings of the reservoir.
14.Ms.Periyasami Susanthani
(2020/A/357)
‘மறுப்பு’: Violation of fundamental human rights of the upcountry plantation people.
15.Ms.Santhirakumar Yathushini
(2020/A/421)
‘முடங்கு இறா’: The small shrimp (கூனி – Gooni) industry of the women of Thuraineelavani village.
16.Ms.Sokkalingam Logini
(2020/A/166)
‘கறை’: The life of a laundress.
17.Miss Elangoven Niroshika
(2020/A/215)
‘ மணல்’: It centred on the story of labourers who legally dredge sand at a small scale from a river located in the Demodhara area of Badulla District.
18.Ms.Rifas Pathima Rikasa
(2020/A/272)
‘மணல் ஜாலம்’: A documentary about an artist who carves sculptures and drawings out of sand in bottles in the Nikaveratiya area of Kurunegala District.
19.Ms.Christeena Sahayathasan
(2020/A/283)
‘ வடக்கின் வல்லவன்’: The record-breaking achievements of the Navanthurai St. Mary’s Sports Club continue despite many obstacles.
20.Ms.Latheef Fathima Hamdha
(2019/A/093)
‘தஹரா’: The life and music of the Fakir or Faqir Bavas (பக்கீர் பாவா).
21.Ms.Sanjeeva Danushka
(2020/A/048)
‘முரண்’: Elephant-Human conflict in agriculture villages in Trincomalee District.
22.Ms.Jeyakanthan Kanista
(2020/A/123)
‘உறவுப்பாலம் ‘: About the abandoned landing port which earlier connects India and Sri Lanka in Thalaimannar.
23.Ms.Balasubramaniyam Sameetha
(2020/A/297)
‘தினக்கூலி’: A documentary that shows the daily hardships and challenges faced by daily wage workers in Hatton.
24.Ms.Udayakumar Radhikala
(2020/A/574)
‘அரக்கு’: The trace-out story regarding the indigenous Sinhala traditional art, the lacquer industry, has been continuously maintained since the time of the King of Kandy until today.
25.Ms.Thiruchelvam Janane
(2020/A/094)		‘விடத்தல்’: The issues currently being highlighted among the people in Mannar Vidhatalthivu Island village mainly by destruction of mangrove plants, the impact of artificial shrimp farms and land acquisition by the state.
26.Ms.Sutha Thileya
(2020/A/377)
‘புணரி’: The manual shrimp catching industry is a livelihood for women living in the Arumugaththankulam and Kumulamunai areas of Mullaitivu District.
27.Ms.Subramaniyan Janursha
(2020/A/098)		‘விலகல்’: Investigating the background of the increasing school dropout rate among upcountry school students, focusing on the Elduwa area.
28.Ms.Jeevarathinam Kajeepa
(2020/A/115)		‘புரவியும் புனலும்’: About the water and food shortage of wild horses in Neduntheev (Delft).
29.Mr.Mageswaran Kalaichelvan
(2020/A/117)		‘வெற்றிக்கான பயணம் ‘: Vocational training and opportunities provided by organizations VTA and NAITA for school dropouts.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Mr.Thiyagaraja Pradhapkanna
(2019/A/263)		‘பதியம்’ (Pathiyam): The stories of the people who are compelled to be displaced from Upcountry to Vanni during the ethnic riots in South.
02.Mr.Walter Iruthayarajan Dilaxan
(2019/A/069)		‘Arch Angels’: The pathetic status of stray dogs in Jaffna Peninsula.
03.Mr.Santhiyogu Priyatharsan Croos
(2019/A/054)		‘அம்பா’ (Ampha): The narration about the Ampha (Labour Songs) used to be sung by the Fisher Folk in Mannar.
04.Ms.Mariyaselvam Joy Anthany
(2019/A/019)		‘பருத்திமுகம்’ (Paruththimuham): The conflict regarding the new establishment of Landing Harbour in Point Pedro.
05.Ms.Steven Nathasha
(2019/A/217)		‘பறையால் பறை’ (Parayal Parai): The richness of Parai (Traditional Drum of Tamils).
06.Ms.Vijayaram Dhanusha
(2019/A/062)		‘கழிவறை’ (Kazhivarai): The humanitarian struggle the upcountry estate workers face on lack of proper hygienic washrooms in their ‘Layans’ (Settlements established during the Colonial Rule).
07.Mr.Dhuraisamy Mohanraj
(2019/A/198)		‘Flamingos’: The visual story of the migrated birds reached Mannar from thousands of miles.
08.Ms.Seinu Abdeen Safana Banu
(2019/A/593)		‘Golden Jungle’: The effort of the local folk in collecting natural honey from the jungles.
09.Ms.Thamiliny Sritharan
(2019/A/391)		‘கபடி’ (Kapadi): The energetic school girls from Killinochchi who make wonders at the national level in the Kapadi game.
10.Ms.Puvastina Meiyalagan
(2019/A/281)		‘சமர்’ (Samar): The present life of a former cadre who shows his talents in Para – Cricket.
11.Mr.Fasal Deen Mohammed Milhan
(2019/A/194)		‘நாட்டாமி’ (Naddami): The life of Kooli labourers who are involved in transporting the goods in hand-pulling carts in Pettah (Colombo).
12.Mr.Jokeswaran Jovarnan
(2019/A/120)		‘எங்கட துறை’ (Engada Thurai): Lossing the life of fisher folk from Thiyoku Nagar, Sillavaththai, Mullaithivu because of the encroachment of a private company.
13.Mr.Consantain Pilistanraj
(2019/A/254)		‘தணியாத தாகம்’ (Thaniyatha Thaham): Everyday struggle for getting drinking water in Punguduthivu Island.
14.Ms.Tharminy Kunamokanathas
(2019/A/420)		‘நகரத்து அழகியல் கலைஞர்கள்’ (Nagaraththu Azhakiyal Kalingarkal): The appreciatable dedication of the Cleaning Service People who are working for the Chavakacheri Urban Council.
15.Ms.Vikneshvaran Kowshalya Jeevani
(2019/A/104)		‘Part Time’: The students who are able to manage their lives by doing part-time jobs during their university days.
16.Ms.Kovarththani Kirupaharan
(2019/A/148)		‘கடல் விவசாயம்’ (Kadal Vivasayam): The production of Seaweed at the Coast of Jaffna.
17.Ms.Kosala Mathiyalakan
(2019/A/158)		‘செம்பாட்டு ராணிகள்’ (Sempaddu Ranigal): The interesting stories of Daily Koolies who are manage their family lives with the earning income through the local vegetable gardens in Valikamam.
18.Ms.Sandanamary Sarmila
(2019/A/338)		‘ஒட்டுப்பால்’ (Odduppaal): The life of the rubber estate workers from Kahawatta, Ratnapura.
19.Ms.Tharshika Thayanithy
(2019/A/428)		‘பனங்கட்டி’ (Panagkaddi): The process of the production of Palmyrah Jaggery.
20.Ms.Saththiya Seelan Lourdes Nilakshika
(2019/A/224)		‘சவாரி’ (Savari): The bullock cart race in Jaffna.
21.Ms.Priyanka Satheeskumar
(2019/A/344)		‘காலணிகள்’ (Kalanikal): The stories of local shoemakers.
22.Ms.Thuvarnija Satheeskumar
(2019/A/345)		‘கதியற்ற நிலம்’ (Kathiyatta Nilam): The land crisis emerged for the permanent settlements at Maruthanarmadam.
23.Ms.Joseph Pirisly Maryliyoniya
(2019/A/178)		‘முகத்துவாரம்’ (Mugaththuvaram): The life of fisher folk who migrated from the South and settled in Kokkilai, Mullaithivu.
24.Ms.Govinthan Divya
(2019/A/092)		‘ஒதுக்கம்’ (Othukkam): The challenges faced by the Public Toilet Cleaners.
25.Ms.Buhari Risna
(2019/A/305)		‘கிரலாகல’ (Kiralagala): The historical importance of Kiralagala, Horrowapoththana.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Ms.Apiraami Thivakarasarma (2018/A/448)‘ தவில் கொட்டு’: The rich and popularity of making local drum (தவில்) from Thavady, Jaffna.
02.Mr.Selvakumar Rinoshan (2018/A/228)‘ தணல் ‘: The pathetic status of the Upcontry Tramil who are being affected by the fire accidents in their settlements (layan-type small houses).
03.Mr.Gunapalan Elangeeran (2018/A/073)‘அலை மகள்’: The life of women from Karainagar who are involved in the shallow water fishing.
04.Mr.Thavam Thavathevan (2018/A/433)‘கல்வாடி’: The manufacture industry of bricks in Batticaloa.
05.Ms.Radhakrushnan Dharshini (2018/A/058)‘கசிவு’: The painful days of the women of upcountry during their menstruation period.
06.Ms.Chandra Kumar Yogarani (2018/A/496)‘உயிர்மை’: The trend of farming aligns with nature in Vavuniya.
08.Ms.Ipoorshana Ithayanathan (2018/A/101)‘காவலின் காயங்கள்’: The demining work on war fronts in Northern Peninsula.
09.Mr.Dharmalingam Dishan (2018/A/072)‘நிலம் ‘: The struggles of Upcountry Tamils for the land rights.
10.Ms.Kulasekaram Christeepa (2018/A/046)‘உறங்கா விழிகள்’: The farmers spent their nights at the paddy fields in order to protect their outcome from the wild elephants in Batticaloa district.
11.Mr.M.Mohankumar (2018/A/168)‘விடியலை நோக்கி’: The story The story of the emerging school from Kandaloya, the rural area of the Upcountry.
12.Ms.Mahendran Madhushiya (2018/A/183)‘பொலனறுவையில் தமிழினம்’: The life of Tamils in Polannaruwa district.
13.Mr.Chandramohan Niroshan (2018/A/231)‘இரத்தினக்கற்கள்’: The life of workers who are working in mines in the gem industry at Southern Sri Lanka.
14.Ms.Subramaniyam Suganthani (2018/A/391)‘உறைபனி’: The life of the people residing in the village falls on Singarajah Forest, Ratnapura.
15.Ms.Kirushika Balaruban (2018/A/037)‘ஏர் பிடி’: The story about the nature agriculture of the youths of Karainagar, Jaffna.
16.Ms.Romiliyat Nivaharan Dileesiya (2018/A/239)‘தறிப்பாய்’: The natural comfort and process of making mats from the grass.
18.Ms.Kirijah Arulpirakasam (2018/A/154)‘சீவல்’:The life of palm labourers who are involved in toddy tapping.
19.Ms.Thilakshi Sunthareswaran (2018/A/405)‘மாட்டு வண்டில்’: The indigenous knowledge applied in block cart manufacture in Jaffna.
20.Ms.Sumiththa Thevarasan (2018/A/403)‘ஊர்காவற்றுறையின் ஊரறியாப் பக்கங்கள்’: The historical perspective of Kayts, Jaffna.
21.Ms.Anchallam Mary Powsteena Dias (2018/A/062)‘இரவில் யாழ்’: The night out in Jaffna town.
22.Ms.Parameshwaran Bewla (2018/A/045)‘ரயிலின் மொழிகள்’: The emotional attachment of the train passengers regard to their train journies.
23.Ms.Mahentira Dilaxshana (2018/A/067)‘பனை இதழ்’: The palm products special attention to wedding cards from the palm leaves.
24.Ms.Sujanthini Makeswaran (2018/A/191)‘செம்மறி ஆடு வளர்ப்பு’: Goat rearing in the rural farming villages in Jaffna peninsula.
25.Ms.Ramya Ratnasingam (2018/A/282)‘பழைமை’: The person who dedicates his life to preserving the artifacts even in his old age in Jaffna.
27.Ms.Tharumarasa Rajeenthini (2018/A/091)‘படகுக் கைத்தொழில் ‘: The boat manufacturing industry in Jaffna.
28.Ms.Serin Sepagnanaratnam (2018/A/344)‘நாளங்காடி’: The day market of Valvettithurai.
29.Ms.Gabriel Madona (2018/A/182)‘மீளாத்துயர்’: The problems arise by the allotment of the estates to the workers as small-scale vendors.

DocumentaryName of the Student ProducerShort Description of the Documentaryvideo
01.Ms.P.Sriviththiya (2017/A/266)‘கடல்விளை அமுதம்’: The present condition of the Elephant Pass Saltern
02.Mr.Y.Pradheeban (2017/A/275)‘மைதானம்’: Need for the playground in an upcountry village
03.Ms.P.Thulaksha (2017/A/278)‘வாழைக்குலைச் சங்கம்’: The Rural Association of Plantain Cultivators in Jaffna
04.Ms.K.Selvi
(2017/A/372)		‘மிதியுந்து’: The Increasing usage of cycles during the fuel shortage
05.Ms.S.Kishopana (2017/A/154)‘அழிவடைந்துபோன பழமை’: The search for the traditional water-pumping system in Northern Peninsula
06.Ms.T.Kavinaya (2017/A/454)
‘உளிதொடாக் கலை’: The extinction of the art of traditional sculpture making
07.Ms.J.Kalky
(2017/A/132)		‘செம்மலையின்கண்ணீர்’: The danger of deep sea swimming and the pathetic story of the three brothers who lost their lives at the sea of Semmalai, Mullaithivu
08.Ms.N.Sarumathy (2017/A/358)‘வன்னியின் ஆவுடையூர்’: The traditional homeland of livestocks in Vanni region
09.Ms.N.Kajenthini (2017/A/126)‘வானவில்’: Batik industry in Jaffna
10.Ms.T.Rejina (2017/A/450)‘நந்திக்கடல் மீன்பிடி’: Fishing at the Mullaithivu Coast – Nanthikadal
11.Mr.M.Dilan
(2017/A/153)		‘அம்மா’: The one-day life journey of the women from the upcountry
12.Ms.N.Rilakshana (2017/A/219)‘மறைந்திருக்கும் தொன்மம்’: The myth of the cave at Keerimalai, Jaffna
13.Ms.A.Sangkeerthana (2017/A/346)‘இருளொளி’: The laudable efforts of the visually challenged musician
14.Ms.A.Rohiny (2017/A/022)‘தூய மரச்செக்கு எண்ணெய்’: The traditional way of oil production
15.Ms.R.Thanushiya (2017/A/286)‘வான்நிலா’: The story of a women entrepreneur from war-affected land
16.Mr.T.Sanjeep (2017/A/347)‘Taste சூப்’: The efforts of selling mushroom soup by a young entrepreneur via a street site shop.
17.Ms.S.Sathangani (2017/A/362)‘வல்லை பரவைக்கடல் மீன்பிடி’: Fishing at Valvai shallow water
20.Ms.P.Thusiyanthi (2017/A/466)‘மனிதி’: The story of a women entrepreneur from Maniyamthoddam, Jaffna Coastal Village
21.Ms.L.A.RukshyVinotha (2017/A/490)‘NEFAD’: Fishing net production in Jaffna
22.Ms.B.Kanageshwary (2017/A/503)‘நம்பிக்கை’: The story of the women estate worker who dedicates her life to the family
23.Ms.R.Anushy (2017/A/016)‘இயற்கை விவசாயம்’: Intergrated Organic Farm in Suthanthirapuram, Udayarkaddu, Mullaithivu
24.Ms.M.Larshika (2017/A/190)‘குடில்’: Activities of the Traditional Tobbacco preservation and making of Cigars
25.Ms.U.Ninthana (2017/A/232)‘பிரணவசக்தி’: Branava Shakthi Industries: Multi-Sectoral Technical Engineering Service in Chulipuram, Jaffna
27.Mr.K.Aravinthan (2017/A/018)‘The Voice’: Housing problems of upcountry Tamils

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Mr.Sooriyakumar Sooriyapathy
(2016/A/363)		‘நெடுந்தீவு’: The history, nature-friendly and resources in Delft Island
02.Ms. Kunthavi Sivapalan
(2016/A/152)		‘தொன்மம்’: The myth and heritage of Vivekananthapuram, Vellaveli, Batticaloa
03.Ms. Paranitha Punitharasa
(2016/A/239)		‘இவர்களும் மனிதர்களே’: The pathetic status of people who are involved in laundry work in Periyaneelavanai, Kalmunai
04.Mr. Bernard Suresh Praveen
(2016/A/262)		‘குடாநாட்டை ஆக்கிரமிக்கும் சீன அட்டை’: The Chinise backup Sea Cucumbar Farms and their domination in Jaffna Peninsula
05.Ms.Mathiarasan Kirushanthy
(2016/A/143)		‘வலி தீருமா?’: The painful life of an elderly entrepreneur of palmyra products
06.Ms.Muthulingam Sutharshini
(2016/A/202)		‘இனியொரு விதி செய்வோம்’: The new trend of advertising and modeling in Jaffna
07.Mr.Ramachandran Kalaiamuthan
(2016/A/119)		‘கரைவலை’: The life of coastal fishermen in Kudaththanai, Vdamaradchi East, Jaffna
08.Ms. Poulraj Chandramathi (2016/A/479)‘பழங்குடியும் மொழியும்’: The language pattern of Vedda Tribals in Rathugala
09.Miss.Srithar Suvanya (2016/A/382)தொலையும் கலை’: Present Status of ‘Kaththavarayan Kooththu’: The traditional folk art performance in Vadamaradchi
10.Ms. Antonat Jeevitha Edman Jeeyaseelan (2016/A/111)‘ஓயாத தடங்கள்’: A story of the women entrepreneur from Aathikoviladi, Valvettithurai
11.Mr.Selvaraja Ramesh Madhusanka
(2016/A/168)		‘மீளுமா உரிமை?’: Challenges in Resettlment at Myliddy Coastal Village
12.Ms. Namanadhanpillei DishnaKumary
(2016/A/070)		‘பண்ணை’: A home farm of livestock in the village of Badulla
13.Mr. Selvanatha Elilan
(2016/A/072)		‘திறமையின் தேடல்’: Football : An attraction among the children from a village of Jaffna
14.Ms. Pulendran Sangeerthana
(2016/A/313)		‘பசுமை’: An Organic Farmer from Alaveddy, Jaffna
15.Mr. Mohamed Sameen Muhammad Mumthas
(2016/A/197)		‘மீண்டெழுந்த சோனகர் தெரு’: The resettlement and the challenges of Jaffna Muslims
16.Ms. Ramesh Rejeena
(2016/A/288)		‘புதிய வாழ்வு’: ‘Puthiya Vazhvu Illam’ : Rehabilitation Center, Bharathipuram, Killinochchi
17.Ms.Jesikka Mahalingam
(2016/A/SPI/597)		‘வேம்பின் பயன்கள்’: The benefits of Margosa
18.Mr. Prabhakaran Dilakshan
(2016/A/063)		‘நம்நாட்டு விருந்தாளிகள்’: Visits of migrated birds in Jaffna Peninsula
19.Mr.Kanesalingam Mathanraj
(2016/A/181)		‘பண்ணைப் படையெடுப்பு’: The emergence of Sea Cucumbar Farms in Iranaithivu
20.Ms. Ranganathan Shayanootha
(2016/A/345)		‘குமாரபுரமும் பேசும்’: The myth and the stories mounted in a rural Hindu temple, Kumarapuram, Mullaithivu
21.Ms.Karthika Tharmarasa
(2016/A/DIS/782)		‘நெடுந்தீவின் நெடுங்காலக் கனவு’: Palmyra Products in Delft Island
22.Mr. Selvarasa Ruwanth
(2016/A/300)		‘வலுவிழந்த வசந்தபுரம்’: ‘Vasanthapuram’: Numerous challenges face by the people who are living in the periphery
23.Mr. Selvaraj Vinothan
(2016/A/456)		‘ஒருத்தரும் வரேல்ல’: ‘Rajakiramam’ : A suppressed village
24.Ms. Ravichandran Prashahini
(2016/A/260)		‘உளி’: Rubber Production: The process of cultivating rubber
25.Mr. Rasarathinam Muralikaran
(2016/A/199)		‘சேதனம்’: The stories of the two successful organic farmers
26.Ms.Jeyarubi Makendran
(2016/A/173)		‘வலுவிழக்கும் செக்கு’: The challenges faced by the traditional oil producers in Aanaikoddai, Jaffna
27.Ms.Anitha Veeracon Banda
(2016/A/041)		‘தடையுடை’: ‘We Can’: A success story of the center for the persons with alternate talents in Mannar
28.Mr. Kanthakumar Ajith
(2016/A/011)		‘சீவல்’: A journey with toddy tappers
29.Ms.S.Nathiyarasi
(2016/A/354)		‘உருகும் மெழுகு’: The local wax products
30.Ms.Saranthaman Mangaladharsnini
(2016/A/059)		‘காமன் கூத்து’: ‘Kaman Kooththu’: A traditional Tamil folk art performance in Upcountry
31.Ms.Kirubakaran Dilajini
(2016/A/061)		‘மீண்டெழும் பாரம்பரியம்’: The traditional recycling production
32.Mr.Ethirnayagam Julin Thakshan
(2016/A/496)		‘தேனீ வளர்ப்பு’: Apiculture : A local entrepreneurship effort

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
01.Ms. Manoranshan Roshani
(2015/A/143)		‘5G’: The common man’s fear of ‘5G’, the new technological advancement in telecom services.
02.Mr. Kanesamoorthy Panutheepan
(2015/A/120)		சிவபூமி: The Sivaboomi Museum was established to preserve the Tamil cultural heritage at Navatkuli, the entry point of urban Jaffna.
03.Ms. Thirumalai Jenitha
(2015/A/039)		‘பச்சிலைகளின் வண்ணங்கள்’:The condition of ‘Volleyball’ in Up-Country where the game much popular among the youths even with poor infrastructure facilities.
04.Ms. Navarathnam Dhilkandhi
(2015/A/234)		‘செய்யல்’: This is the story of Mr. Sasikumar who has been involved in making useful cooking utensils from used beer canes by recycling with available local facilities.
05.Mr. Kunaratnam Kuganujan
(2015/A/076)		‘வழக்கு’: The soil erosion in Manniththalai traditional village at Poonakary.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
1.Ms. Paramasivam Pavatharani
(2014/A/134)		‘திடங்கொண்டு போராடு பாப்பா’: The documentary speaks about the young children of Kattuppulam, the village severely affected by social discrimination and, thus, lost their opportunity to pursue their studies.
2.Ms. Sivarajah Logika
(2014/A/119)		‘புகையும் வாழ்வு’: The documentary brings out the status of tobacco cultivation in the Jaffna Peninsula. Tobacco is one of the major crops in Jaffna and it has been severely affected by the government’s ban on tobacco cultivation without any alternatives.
3.Mr. Antony Jesuratnam Siri
(2014/A/136)		‘லீலாச்சி ‘:The documentary tells the story of an old woman who takes care of the one and only grandson by earning income by assisting fishermen in a coastal village.
4.Ms. Suntharalingam Tharsiny
(2014/A/160)		‘சேமிக்க இடமில்லை’: The documentary exposes the other side of microfinance loans which empowered some people while affecting the lives of many others.
5.Ms. Muniappan Dhulabarani
(2014/A/009)		‘ஓயாத கரங்கள்’: The documentary speaks about a woman’s one-day life on a tea plantation in the Up-Country. It covers the day to day struggles of her and the ways she works hard for survival.
6.Mr. Pathmanathan Sharanraj
(2014/A/251)		‘காலக்கோடு’ : This documentary talks about the historical places in Oddusuddan, Mullaitivu which hold the identity of Tamil heritage in Vanni.
7.Ms. Arasaradnam Jadhuna
(2014/A/170)		‘ஓட்டுசுட்டான் ஓட்டுத் தொழிற்சாலை’: The documentary brings out the pathetic status of Oddusuddan Tile Factory which was an industrial hub several years ago.
8.Ms. Paramsothy Sivatharsiny
(2014/A/132)		‘பொம்மை வெளியின் வலிசுமந்த மடல்’: The documentary explores the problems faced by the villagers of Pommailveli where the very basic needs are neglected by the officials.
9.Ms. Ratneswaran Kamshana
(2014/A/142)		‘சுவடு’: The documentary portraits the life of a man who was affected by the war and lost his limbs.
10.Ms. Navaradnarasa Sarmiya
(2014/A/253)		‘கானல்’: This documentary talks about the plight of the family members of missing persons in Vavuniya who have been waiting for many years for their sons and daughters.
11.Mr. Selvaradnam Jude Luxan
(2014/A/155)		‘அருவி’: The documentary covers the consequences caused by the intensification of sand mining in the Madu Road – Kattayadamban area of Mannar.
12.Mr. Murukaiya Sugathas
(2014/A/179)		‘நாழி’: The documentary reveals the life of the poorest from Pattalipuram who used to collect paddy grains which were abandoned during the harvesting at the field, for their livelihood.
13.Mr. Kirubanantharaja Ketheeskaran (2014/A/124)‘தொலைவில் வெளிச்சம்’: The Documentary speaks about the school dropouts from Mukathuvaram village in Trincomalee and the painful passage to reach the schools by walking for more than ten kilometres a day which has been the main cause of it.
Ms. Ramahirushnan Kamjiny (2014/A/226)‘விடியுமா நாளை’: The documentary speaks about a man who was displaced during the war and back to the village of Ponnaveli, alone. At present, he is the one and only person living there.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
1.Ms. Lorance Rajakumar AnatKesika
(2013/A/145)		‘தனிமை’: The documentary speaks about the loneliness of elders who are living in Kaithady elders’ home.
2.Ms. Thuraisingam Prashanthini
(2013/A/185)		‘காளச்செடி’: The documentary speaks about a species of a flowering plant. Parthenium is a dangerous plant. It affects humans, native animals and agriculture. Parthenium seeds are spread by water, vehicles, machinery, stock and animals. And also this documentary covers how Parthenium affects the agriculture and farmers in Jaffna.
3.Ms. Sivanthini Balasubramaniyam
(2012/A/309)		‘கடலே எங்கள் மூச்சு’: The documentary speaks about the emotions and opinions of the fishing community of Vadamarachi East regard to the establishment of a unit to acquire drinking water from the seawater.
4.Ms. Thevayasi Veerasingam
(2013/A/022)		‘அழிவின் விளிம்பில்’: The documentary speaks about archaeological sites in Jaffna.
5.Mr. Thayalan Dayanath (2013/A/149)‘வித்தியானந்தா’: The documentary speaks about the development of the Vidyananda College in Mullaithivu district.
6.Ms. Tharaka.J. Guna (2008/A/195)‘A-9’: The documentary talks about the importance of the A-9 highway and its present condition.
7.Ms. Pirathusha Ravikumar
(2012/A/227)		‘ஆகமமாகி’: The documentary focuses on the folk worship of ThalaiyadiIyyanar Temple and shows the faith of the devotees in following rituals even after the popularization of ‘Sanskritaization’.

DOCUMENTARYNAME OF THE STUDENT PRODUCERSHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DOCUMENTARYVIDEO
1.Mr. Thiruchselvam Thivakar
(2012/A/108)		‘முனை’: The documentary portrays the life of a civilian who was affected badly by the civil war and lost his two legs in the shelling. Anyhow, he didn’t give up his confidence and faced life with a strong vision.
2.Ms. Pirainila Krishnarajah
(2012/A/217)		‘நாங்களும் இருக்கிறம்’: The documentary pointed out the struggles faced by the transgender community in the local society with interesting case studies.
3.
Ms. Vijatharsiny Vijayakumar
(2012/A/416)		‘நில், கவனி,செல்’: The documentary focuses on the increasing number of train accidents in Northern Province and alerts the importance of awareness among the common public regard to the unnecessary loss of valuable lives.
4.width=300Ms. Yaparna Pushparajah
(2012/A/431)		‘ஏன்’: The documentary focuses on the burden faced by the students regard to the year five scholarship examination. It covers issues related to the pains of the students and the challenges of the parents.
5.width=300Mr. Thayaparan Arulmires
(2012/A/026)		‘அட்டை’: The documentary pointed out the struggles of fishermen in Mullaitivu. The documentary flashed the challenges of local fisher folk due to the invasion of outsiders who involve in catching Sea Cucumber.
6.width=300Ms. Sangeetha Nadesalingam
(2012/A/272)		‘எச்சம்’: This documentary covers the ‘remains’ in Pungudutheevu which is one of the islands situated in the Northern Sea. The ruined buildings have become the shelter for illegal activities. The people of Pungudutheevu expect the appropriate actions to safeguard the richness of their tradition.
7.width=300Mr. Rasanajagam Thananchayan
(2012/A/352)		கானல்’: The documentary explores the life of refugees who are displaced from the coastal zone of Northern Jaffna and settled in the ‘Kannaki Refugees Camp’ nearly for more than two decades. They are waiting for the resettlement and it is still a mirage for them.
8.
Mr. Subramaniam Vishakan
(2012/A/428)		‘கூத்து’: The documentary speaks about ‘Kooththu’, a popular folk art performance rooted in Jaffna. There are various types of kooththu performances in Sri Lanka. Among them, ‘Kaaththavarayan Kooththu’ narrates the story from Hindu myths. Basically, it is a type of worship of local deities. ‘Kaaththavarayan Kooththu’ lost its vitality in the modern arena. However ‘Kaaththavarayan Kooththu’ is still performed in some places in Jaffna.
9.width=300Ms. Kajahni Gnanasegaram
(2012/A/071)		‘பாதைகள் சொல்லுதே’: The documentary talks about the poorly maintained A-17 road which connects the Valigamam West area with Jaffna town.
10.Ms. R. Shiyamala
(2012/A/304)		‘றோலர்’: The Documentary speaks about the daily life of Fishermen. it covers their struggles, lifestyle and their livelihood.
11.Ms. N. Gowuthame
(2012/A/077)		‘ஏதிலி’: The documentary explores the life of an old couple who were resettled in Tellippalai, the area was newly declared to public access after more than two decades from the clutches of government forces as a ‘High-Security Zone’.
12.Ms. Thadshayini Thevarajah
(2012/A/347)		‘மாற்றத்தைத் தேடி’: The documentary exposes the life of the beggars in Jaffna city limits who are running their lives with numerous threats and challenges every day. Most of them do not have any hope to back to their normal routine life.
13.Mr. Ramanathan Jeyanthan
(2012/A/099)		‘வழுக்கையாறு’: The documentary focuses on ‘Vazhukkaiyaaru’, the one and only seasonal river in Jaffna. This documentary covered the importance of ‘Vazhukkaiyaaru’ which is popular for the local biodiversity. The river rises near Tellippalai, before flowing southwest through Kantharodai, Sandilippai and Vaddukoddai. The river ends at Jaffna lagoon near at Araly.