Winter FIlm Festival
Decolonization, Conflict, and Immigration: The Case of Sri Lanka's Tamils. An experiential journey through the storytelling of Sri Lanka’s Tamil people about the tensions between the Sinhalese and Tamil ethnic groups in the aftermath of the British decolonization until nowadays...
ProVideo coalition
Director's Diary - Part 1 - We only want Rom-Coms! It didn’t help that as the co-director, co-writer, co-producer with Ryan Singh of RAY OF HOPE (www.rayofhopedoc.com), I was close to the finish line editing a beautiful and very serious film about the Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka...
NEWSWIRES
Award-Winning Documentary RAY OF HOPE Invited to Submit Transcript to Oscar Archives. Prestigious honor adds influential film celebrating displaced Sri Lankan Tamils to world-renowned resource, preserving history of cinema.
Variety Magazine
Ryan Singh‘s directorial debut, documentary “Ray of Hope,” will premiere at Canada’s Cineplex chain for a limited one-week run from May 10.
Playback
Distributor All-In Media Group makes its debut at MIPCOM. AIMG was founded by Up Light Entertainment, Ryan Singh Productions, Montreal United Media Group, Media Business Institute, MiRoCK Media, Olaf Studios and Alagbara Media.
BK On The Scene
Trailblazing Former MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan Documentary Film “Ray Of Hope” To Go Into Production.
Broadcast Dialogue
Michelle van Beusekom has been named the new President and CEO of British Columbia public broadcaster, Knowledge Network.
Canada News Media
Trailblazing former MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan documentary film “Ray Of Hope” To Go Into Production
Playback
Real Life Matters Talk Show
Real Life Matters DBoss with Former Canadian MP Rathika Sitsabaiesan Documentary Film “Ray Of Hope
World Wide Entertainment TV
Michelle van Beusekom has been named the new President and CEO of British Columbia public broadcaster, Knowledge Network.
Behind the Scenes
Message from CTCJA & CTCEO
“The Tamil people are being disenfranchised and victimized by the Sri Lanka authorities. This injustice must stop. The Tamil people must be allowed to live in peace and flourish in their homeland.” Prof. Elie Wiesel To highlight the significance of Wiesel’s vision, Canadian filmmaker Ryan Singh, who migrated from Guyana has produced a documentary titled RAY OF HOPE, bringing global attention to the Tamil cause. The commitment of “never again” made after the horrors of Nazi torture camps is tested as modern atrocities unfold, like those during the Mullivaikkal genocide, under the watchful eyes of the world. The cries of the Tamil diaspora, echoing the unspeakable sufferings of their kins back home, serve as a stark reminder of these injustices. The heart-wrenching scenes from places like Palestine, where humans endure unimaginable torture, resonate deeply with us. As Tamils, having witnessed extensive human suffering, we feel a profound duty to voice out against any form of genocide and advocate for human rights, peace, and harmony globally. The documentary, inspired by Ryan Singh’s transformative journey to Sri Lanka alongside former Canadian Member of Parliament, Rathika Sitsabaiesan, reflects on the Tamil identity and their struggles for justice. It aims to shed light on the enforced disappearances and the larger narrative of human rights violations. This film has been created independently by Singh without political influence. The documentary RAY OF HOPE reveals the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Sri Lanka’s North-East, aiming to make this issue known worldwide. It stands as a testament to the resilience and hope of the Tamil community in these dark times, especially as it premieres during the 15th commemoration of the massacre in Mullivaikkal that continued the genocide of the Tamil nation. This documentary is a beacon, proving that light can indeed emerge from darkness.
The collective effort behind this film has been warmly received by both the Canadian Tamil community and the Canadian Tamil Cinema Enhancement Organization. In recognition of their significant contribution, a special appreciation event is scheduled for May 5, 2024, to honor the documentary team. Dignitaries from the Canadian Parliament, Ontario Provincial Parliament and members of five city councils are invited to this event. We, representing our community and pride, extend our heartfelt invitation to support this event, uniting to acknowledge our shared history and responsibilities. This message comes from the collaborative efforts of Canadian Tamil Cinema Enhancement Organization and the Canadian Tamil Coalition for Justice and Accountability. Organized by: Mukuntha Murali, Thushyanthan Iratnaraja, Gnanam Antony, Thirunanthi, Thirumurugavendan. Coordinated by: Roy Vickinaraja, Mariyarasa Mariyampillai Board of Directors of CTCEO: Arun Sivakumaran, Mathivasan, Mukundamurali, Rathan, V.Thivyararajan
