தத்தரசமயம்
A Sri Lankan story reaching international audiences.
Crisis (தத்தரசமயம்) is a short film produced by WhiteFox Studios in collaboration with Kubrick Team Production, written, shot and directed by Soban Velrajah.
The film has received recognition at film festivals and has screened internationally, taking Sri Lankan storytelling to audiences beyond its borders.
At the Agenda 14 Short Film Festival, Crisis won three awards: Best Short Film, Best Cinematography for Soban Velrajah, and Most Outstanding Performance for Kanth Ruban.
The film was also officially selected for the International Fiction section of the 16th International Documentary & Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) in India. This followed the selection of the team’s previous short film, A Night Expands Into the Infinite, at the 15th IDSFFK.
Continuing its international journey, Crisis had its European premiere at the 39th Festival International du Film de Fribourg (FIFF) in Switzerland, as part of the festival’s New Territory: Sri Lanka showcase. The film also had its UK premiere at the London Indie Shortfilm Showcase at Genesis Cinema in London.
Crisis took home three awards at the Agenda 14 Short Film Festival 2024 — including the festival’s top prize, Best Short Film.
Crisis (தத்தரசமயம்)
Soban Velrajah
Kanth Ruban
From Kerala to Fribourg to London — Crisis has carried a Sri Lankan story to audiences across three countries.
Officially selected for the International Fiction section.
Visit the official IFFK page (opens in a new tab)European premiere as part of the New Territory: Sri Lanka showcase.
View the festival programme (opens in a new tab)UK premiere at Genesis Cinema, Mile End, London.
View the screening page (opens in a new tab)
Crisis (தத்தரசமயம்) reflects the creativity, dedication and collaborative spirit of an independent filmmaking team.
Produced by WhiteFox Studios, the film represents our commitment to creating compelling screen stories and contributing to the international visibility of Sri Lankan cinema.
From short films to brand films, we help bring screen stories to life — from first draft to festival screen.
