Sam Herath

Member profile

Background information and interests

I am a filmmaker, artist, photographer, political activist and an ordinary person from planet earth. I am extremely passionate about film and have been since I was 10. I like making thought provoking films that question our societal landscape and our social consciousness. I have a tendency to stick up for the underdog and as a result of this these themes are often reflected in my works. I am quite often found engaging in arguments for indigenous land rights, gay marriage, anti-war campaigns, and etc. etc. etc. I find myself being more and more disappointed by the state of our world — our problem world of here and now. I hope one day not long from now to look to a world where G. Bush rules no more and a world where we shall have a little normalcy restored. By normalcy I refer here to our ability to question and not soak up all knowledge presented to us. However, having said all this I must add that my gripes about the world and everyday life do little to prevent me from getting where I want to be. This must be attributed to the passion and excellent work ethic my mum has instilled in me : Finally, I am also passionate about cultural studies, politics, archaeology, history, art, architecture, photography, literature, and music.

Director
The Bullet Holes 'Everyday' (music video) 2006
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
Pills (short film) 2004
The History Passage (short film) 2003
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Screenplay Writer
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
The History Passage (short film) 2003
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Producer
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Director of Photography
Girl/City (short film) 2006
The Bullet Holes 'Everyday' (music video) 2006
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
Fandom (documentary short subject) 2005
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Assistant Director
The Disturbance (Short Film) 2006

Editor
The Bullet Holes 'Everyday' (music video) 2006
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
The History Passage (short film) 2003

Sound Recorder/Sound Mixer
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
The History Passage (short film) 2003
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Post Production Colourist
Girl/City (short film) 2006
The View From Here (short film) 2006
The Bullet Holes 'Everyday' (music video) 2006
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005

Gaffer
Anguish (short film) 2006
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
Fandom (documentary short subject) 2005

Casting Manager
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Production Design
Smile (short film 9 mins) 2005
ADA — Academy of Digital Arts (promotional video) 2003

Assistant Editor
Girl/City (short film) 2006
The View From Here (short film) 2006

Assistant Camera Operator
Anguish (short film) 2006

Make-up
Anguish (short film) 2006

History

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