A Cinematic Tribute That Reimagines Sri Lanka as a Destination for Global Storytelling
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Wednesday 14 May 2025: This May, Sri Lanka sets the stage for a remarkable cinematic celebration as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, under its Signature Selection brand, hosts the Oscar-nominated filmmaker and producer Deepa Mehta for a special Signature Weekend, taking place on 31st May and 1st June 2025.
Hosted at Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, the weekend celebrates three iconic films by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker—Midnight’s Children, Water, and Funny Boy—all of which were filmed in Sri Lanka.
This two-day cinematic celebration goes beyond screenings. It invites audiences to rediscover Sri Lanka as a story-rich, visually compelling and production-ready destination for global and regional filmmakers. The event also reinforces Cinnamon’s commitment to curating experiences that bridge culture, storytelling and destination appeal—positioning the Signature Selection properties as hubs for the independent traveller and creative communities alike.
Deepa Mehta’s return to Sri Lanka is more than symbolic. It reflects the deep creative bond between filmmaker and location—an artistic relationship that has seen Sri Lanka transform into the backdrop of internationally acclaimed stories. Her presence lends credibility to the island’s potential as a go-to destination for film tourism, while reigniting pride in the nation’s cinematic contributions.
Signature Weekend Programme Overview:
31st May 2025 | Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection
10:00 AM – Book Reading & Screening: Midnight’s Children
3:00 PM – Panel Discussion & Screening: Water
1st June 2025 | Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
3:00 PM – Screening & Round Table: Funny Boy, followed by cocktails and an afterparty with the cast and crew
For film enthusiasts, traveller in search of inspiration, this event series is set to create an unforgettable chance to experience cinema in a place where the stories were born
Tickets & Packages:
Single Screening Ticket: 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—secure your place at this extraordinary cultural gathering.
Book now at: www.cinnamonhotels.com/signature-events
For inquiries, call 0112 161 161 or email info@cinnamonhotels.com
