Taking place from May 30 to June 1, Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts’ Signature Weekend will honour the acclaimed work of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta and her long-time producing partner David Hamilton, founder of Hamilton–Mehta Productions. Their films—Midnight’s Children, Water, and Funny Boy—stand among the most impactful stories filmed in Sri Lanka, bridging global narratives with local landscapes.

The Signature Weekend will take place at two special venues: the serene Cinnamon Bentota Beach and the vibrant Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo. The programme promises an immersive blend of film screenings, panel discussions with Deepa Mehta.

The event sees Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in partnership with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) for this celebration of storytelling, cinema and Sri Lanka’s rising prominence as a global film destination.

The partnership marks a significant step in positioning Sri Lanka as a dynamic hub for international filmmakers. With its longstanding support of local cinema, the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka brings both institutional credibility and strategic direction to the event, contributing toward the development of national film infrastructure.

The SLTPB’s involvement reflects the powerful synergy between film and destination marketing. Recognising cinema’s unique ability to shape global perceptions and spark travel inspiration, their support underscores a shared vision to showcase Sri Lanka’s cultural richness and visual allure on the world stage.

This event is supported by HSBC Sri Lanka and Mastercard Sri Lanka, Wijeya Newspapers and Capital Maharaja Group MBC/MTV.

Signature Weekend programme:   May 31| Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection   10 a.m. – Book reading & screening: Midnight’s Children   3 p.m.– Panel discussion & screening: Water   June 1 | Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams   3 p.m. – Screening & Round Table: Funny Boy, followed by cocktails and an after party with the cast and crew Tickets and packages:   Single screening: LKR 10,000   Signature stay package (Cinnamon Bentota Beach Signature Selection): LKR 75,000   Funny Boy screening + event (Cinnamon Life City of Dreams): LKR 12,500   Availability is limited—book now at: www.cinnamonhotels.com/signature-events For inquiries, call 0112 161 161 or email info@cinnamonhotels.com

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