This May, Sri Lanka takes centre stage in the global cinematic landscape as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, under its Signature Selection brand, hosts the highly anticipated Signature Weekend—a curated celebration of storytelling and cinema featuring acclaimed Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta and her long-time producing partner David Hamilton.
Taking place from 30th May to 1st June 2025, the event is held in collaboration with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). These strategic partnerships mark a powerful national commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a film-friendly, visually compelling destination for international productions.
The Signature Weekend will unfold across two iconic Cinnamon properties—Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo—showcasing Mehta’s landmark films Midnight’s Children, Water, and Funny Boy, all of which were filmed in Sri Lanka. The programme features film screenings, panel discussions, roundtable conversations, and an exclusive afterparty with cast and crew.
The initiative is further endorsed by global brands such as HSBC Sri Lanka and Mastercard Sri Lanka, and amplified through local media partnerships with Wijeya Newspapers and the Capital Maharaja Group (MBC/MTV) in Sri Lanka, ensuring widespread visibility and engagement.