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The 42nd SIGNIS Sri Lanka Salutation Awards Ceremony 2018 festival (Sinhala: 42 වැනි සිග්නීස් සම්මාන උලෙළ), presented by the
SIGNIS SIGNIS (official name: World Catholic Association for Communication) is a Roman Catholic lay ecclesial movement for professionals in the communication media, including press, radio, television, cinema, video, media education, internet, and new ...
and organized by Sri Lanka Catholic Cinema Parshadaya, was held to honor the cinema and television in Sri Lanka on August 2, 2019, at the
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), ( si, බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්‍යාන්තර සම්මන්ත්‍රණ ශාලාව ta, பண்டாரநாயக்க சர்வத ...
, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Secretary General of International Signis, Ricardo Younes; and Bertha Detta Padiandrajani (Rome) Maria C. Lorenzo, Secretary General of Asia Signis were the chief guests at the awards night. The keynote address was delivered by Prof.
Saumya Liyanage Saumya Liyanage ( si, සෞම්‍ය ලියනගේ) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is a senior lecturer and currently the Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies in University of the Visual and Performing Art ...
. In the ceremony, 26 films and 19 teledramas were nominated for the awards and the Signis Lifetime International Award was presented for actress
Sriyani Amarasena Kalasuri Palamakumbura Herath Mudiyanselage Sriyani Weerakoon Kumarihami (born 14 June 1944 as ශ්‍රියානි අමරසේන), popularly as Sriyani Amarasena, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a produ ...
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Film Awards

* Best Director –
Jayantha Chandrasiri Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri ( ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රසිරි; born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema. Chandrasiri's film ''Agnidahaya'' won seve ...
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Gharasarapa ''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( si, ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Ad ...
'') * Best Producer –
Arjuna Kamalanath Arjuna Kamalanath Karunaratne (born 10 September 1975 as අර්ජුන කමලනාත්) inhala is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. Though he became popular as an actor in cinema, Kamalanath also performed as a director, producer and s ...
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Gharasarapa ''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( si, ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Ad ...
'') * Best Script –
Jayantha Chandrasiri Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri ( ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රසිරි; born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema. Chandrasiri's film ''Agnidahaya'' won seve ...
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Gharasarapa ''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( si, ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Ad ...
'') * Best Actor –
Alston Koch Alston Koch is a Sri Lanka born Australian - Sri Lankan singer-songwriter, film producer, record producer and actor. He was often lauded in the Australian and Asian media as "Asia's King of Pop" or "Pop King of Asia" after gaining internation ...
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According to Matthew ''According to Matthew'' is a Sri Lankan English-language crime thriller film produced and directed by Chandran Rutnam. It is based on the crimes of Father Mathew Pieris, Anglican priest of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Kynsey Road, Colo ...
'') * Best Actress – Anoma Janadari (''
Davena Wihagun ''Burning Birds'' (දැවෙන විහඟුන්) is a 2018 Sri Lankan adult drama film written and directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara and co-produced by Pushpakumara and Antonin Dedet. It stars Anoma Janadari and Samanalee Fonseka with ...
'') * Best Supporting Actor – Sudam Katukithule (''
Madhura Charika ''Joyful Journeys'' ( si, මධුර චාරිකා, Madhura Charika) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Udayakantha Warnasuriya. It stars Hemasiri Liyanage in lead role along with Nalin Pradeep Udawela, Madan ...
'') * Best Supporting Actress –
Samanalee Fonseka Wanniarachchige Samanalee Fonseka ( Sinhala:සමනලී ෆොන්සේකා), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, she is also a social activist who stands against racism, gender inequality and other socia ...
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Davena Wihagun ''Burning Birds'' (දැවෙන විහඟුන්) is a 2018 Sri Lankan adult drama film written and directed by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara and co-produced by Pushpakumara and Antonin Dedet. It stars Anoma Janadari and Samanalee Fonseka with ...
'') * Best Music Director – Chinthaka Jayakody (''
Gharasarapa ''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( si, ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Ad ...
'') * Best Singer – Inoka Ahangama (''
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince ...
'') * Best Lyricist –
Jayantha Chandrasiri Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri ( ජයන්ත චන්ද්‍රසිරි; born 1959), is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema. Chandrasiri's film ''Agnidahaya'' won seve ...
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Gharasarapa ''Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent)'' ( si, ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Ad ...
'') * Best Cinematographer – Channa Deshapriya (''
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince ...
'') * Best Art Director – Bimal Dushmantha (''
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince ...
'') * Best Make-up Artist – Wasantha Purnawansa (''
Komaali Kings ''Komaali Kings'' () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Tamil language black comedy thriller film written and directed by King Ratnam in his directorial debut and co-produced by Ganesh Deivanayagam, Bawadharani Rajasingham and R. Selvaskandan for Picture This ...
'') * Best Sound Producer – Sasika Ruwan (''
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince ...
'') * Best Visual effects – Chathra Weeraman (''
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince ...
'') * Special Jury Award –
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Komaali Kings ''Komaali Kings'' () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Tamil language black comedy thriller film written and directed by King Ratnam in his directorial debut and co-produced by Ganesh Deivanayagam, Bawadharani Rajasingham and R. Selvaskandan for Picture This ...
'') * Creative Merit Award – Nadeeshani Henderson (''
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'') Jury (Film) * Fr. Lal Pushpadevwa Fernando (Omi) * Dr. Edwin Ariyadasa * Dr. Indika Ferdinando * Mr. M.D. Mahindapala * Ms. Nita Fernando * Mr. Vadarshana Kannangara


Teledrama Awards

* Best Director – Lakmal Dharmaratne (''
Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Actor –
Thumindu Dodantenna Thumindu Dodantenna (තුමිඳු දොඩම්තැන්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is also a lecturer, screenwriter by profession. He graduated with an M.A in Drama and Theater from the Universi ...
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Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Actress – Kalani Dodantenna (''Sahodaraya'') * Best Teledrama – Asanka Dodantenna (''
Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Supportive Actor – Kalan Gunasekara (''
Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Supportive Actress – Yashodara Rasaduni (''Thaththa'') * Best Script – Lakmal Dharmaratne & Damitha Chandasiri (''
Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Music Direction – Rohana Dharmakeerthi (''Thaththa'') * Best Singer – Mihindu Ariyaratne (''Visuvius Kandu Pamula'') * Best Lyricist – Kumara Liyanage (''Thaththa'') * Best Editor – Sampath Wanniarachchi (''Thaththa'') * Best Camera director – Stryner Adams (''
Koombiyo Koombiyo (English: ''Ants'', සිංහල: 'කූඹියෝ') is a 2017 Sri Lankan crime thriller series. The show premiered on ITN on 26 August 2017 with 30 minutes episodes airing on Saturday and Sunday at 08:00 pm every week. Plot Koo ...
'') * Best Make-up Artist – Harsha Manjula (''Sahodaraya'') * Best Sound Controlling – Indika Sisira Kumara (''Thaththa'') * Merit Award – Randima Fernandopulle & Susiri Fernando (''Visuvius Kandu Pamula'')


References

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SIGNIS SIGNIS (official name: World Catholic Association for Communication) is a Roman Catholic lay ecclesial movement for professionals in the communication media, including press, radio, television, cinema, video, media education, internet, and new ...
Signis SIGNIS (official name: World Catholic Association for Communication) is a Roman Catholic lay ecclesial movement for professionals in the communication media, including press, radio, television, cinema, video, media education, internet, and new ...