Dilon De Silva
Film Director
Schofields
Summary
Experienced Filmmaker with background handling TV Commercial and Music Video film productions. Adept at planning and completing high-quality, artistic shots. Offering 19 years of experience in artistic creations with eye to business of filmmaking. Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Versed in working with clients and promoting products. Astute filmmaking professional successful at writing, directing and editing productions. Analytical and decisive leader with strong multitasking, planning and problem-solving abilities. Gifted communicator and diplomatic conflict manager. Innovative Film Director showcasing talent to resolve issues quickly and efficiently while collaborating with creative production team to meet project milestones. Highly talented in taking captivating material and transforming content into award-winning programming. Ready to take on Film Director/ Producer position in media industry. Dynamic Director recognized industry-wide for creative leadership and artistic innovation. Recipient of multiple awards for quality of work. Successful at bringing out best in cast and crew.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Filmmaker
Freelancer
Colombo
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Developed, filmed, edited and produced Over 400+ TV commercial projects.
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
- Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
- Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
Film Director
X10 Productions PVT Ltd
Colombo
07.2007 - 12.2016
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Assigned tasks to assistant editors and interns to improve video production.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions.
- Maintained high department standards in production of media and video projects.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
Film Director/Producer
Video Image PVT LTD
Colombo
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Operated industry-standard cameras, lighting and photography equipment and various job-related computer software.
- Collaborated with 3 producers and screenwriters to make collective vision for 200+ films.
- Edited and directed episodic documentary content from assembly to final cut.
- Managed casting and selected shot locations.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
Producer
ETV
Colombo
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Royal College
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka 01.1990 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Lasalle Asia College of Arts
Singapore 06.2007 - 06.2008
Skills
Film directing
Timeline
Filmmaker
Freelancer
01.2017 - Current
Film Director
X10 Productions PVT Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Lasalle Asia College of Arts
06.2007 - 06.2008
Film Director/Producer
Video Image PVT LTD
03.2005 - 06.2007
Producer
ETV
03.2003 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Royal College
01.1990 - 03.2003
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