Alumni News
From College Co-Captain to Film Director
Graduating from DSC in 2022, Elina Jayamanna, is pursuing her dream of a career in the film and television industry. After completing her VCE, Elina began her tertiary studies in Film and Television Production at JMC Academy. Currently she is in her final year of study and already Elina is working hard to make her mark on the industry. Check out her latest projects below which are in their pre-production stage.
A Father's Gift
A homeless amnesiac must embark on a search for his estranged family using only sketches of his fragmented memories – or live the rest of his life alone.
https://youtu.be/5gvzi4DtFbk
https://youtu.be/5gvzi4DtFbk
Elina is the Writer & Director
Instagram: @afathersgift_shortfilm
Reunion
2 estranged brothers attend a group therapy session following their father’s abrupt suicide. When conflicting memories from the past resurface and tensions rise, they must decide whether they’re ready to let their strained relationship go.
https://youtu.be/lp_hTfb-vq4
Elina is the Producer
Instagram: @reunion.short.film
Honey
A young woman is locked in a toilet cubicle, drink spiked and at the mercy of the women around her.
https://youtu.be/2x0UfbPy6I4
https://youtu.be/2x0UfbPy6I4
Elina is the 2nd Assistant Director
Instagram: @honey_film_
As part of the pre-production process, Elina has launched crowdfunding campaigns in order to acquire a budget to fund all aspects of production, including location hires, catering for the cast and crew, production design expenses, and lots of other things!
If you get a spare moment, like and share them on your socials or even donate to the production costs if you can.