Tharanga is themultidisciplinary

An award-winning creative, Tharanga Ramanayake writes, directs, shoots, edits, and designs.

I make movie trailers and other marketing content for entertainment. I also dabble in photography and filmmaking.

Long story short: My father Vijaya Ramanayake was a popular film and music producer in Sri Lanka. He had a big influence on me to work in the arts. Due to various reasons including a civil war we moved to Canada with next to nothing. In Toronto I fell in love with music videos and all I ever wanted back then was to work for MuchMusic (a music video network). That became a reality while I was in highschool through an internship. That led to a job editing, then becoming a promo producer… which eventually led me to movie trailers. Some of those include THIS IS POP, A.RTIFICIAL I.MMORTALITY, PORTRAYAL and SEX WITH SUE - Sue Johanson Documentary.

I briefly trended on social media when I art bombed street artist Banksy, and I also recently directed and produced a documentary called BodyPride, which is about Naked therapy and body positivity.

My chops have earned a Canadian Academy Award/Gemini Award, over a dozen Promax Awards, 6 Golden Trailer nominations and believe it or not even a Guinness World Record (World's Shortest TV Commercial - MuchMusic)

In your opinion, what makes someone 'a creative'?

Most people think ‘a creative’ is being an artist. But it’s much more broad than that. It can be anything from a Breakdancer, to a Software Developer creating an app, to a City Planner putting in a new road. 

If you could choose to do one thing, with a guarantee that you would not fail, what would that be?

Become the President of the United States, but that will never happen. 

What do you love most about what you do as a creative?

You get to play in a sandbox, explore and come back with results.

What have you never understood?

The meaning of life. As a Buddhist we are in search of nirvana. Looking to escape that life birth/rebirth cycle. It’s the final goal for us. It's a question I ask myself; why are we here? 

What talent do you yearn for?

I wish I was a better writer. It’s a great skill that not only allows you to be creative, but also to communicate. 

"Most people think ‘a creative’ is being an artist. But it’s much more broad than that. It can be anything from a Breakdancer... to a City Planner putting in a new road." 

If you could create one thing to make the world a better place, what would it be?

I wish for world peace. I know it’s a cliche answer but it’s true. A quick Google search revealed there are 27 live conflicts right now. That's 27 too many. As the smartest living beings on this planet, can we get our shit together? 

What brings you joy at the moment?

I love taking photos & cycling. I think those 2 things keep me going. 

What song always gets you on the dance floor?

I never dance, I can’t dance, I have 2 left feet. But there are too many songs to list.

"As the smartest living beings on this planet, can we get our shit together?"

Who is inspiring you
right now?

Cache Bunny
@cache_bunny

Cache Bunny is the bomb. She is a super talented VFX artist and Director. Her work was even featured in Adobe ads. During the pandemic she created @edit.party where many editors joined a Zoom call and worked together. Even superstar DJ @deadmau5 joined in.

Cache Bunny is the bomb. She is a super talented VFX artist and Director. Her work was even featured in Adobe ads. During the pandemic she created @edit.party where many editors joined a Zoom call and worked together. Even superstar DJ @deadmau5 joined in.

Matthew Deldegan
@matthewdeldegan

If you live in Toronto you have seen Matthew Deldegan's LoveBot statues and artwork everywhere. I’m a big fan and I own a sculpture myself.

If you live in Toronto you have seen Matthew Deldegan's LoveBot statues and artwork everywhere. I’m a big fan and I own a sculpture myself.

Catherine McMillan
@catlovescake

Catherine McMillan creates donuts out of ceramics. You can literally hang them on your wall. They are so beautiful and fun. I have a spot in my kitchen where I can hang 3. I hope to get some soon.

Catherine McMillan creates donuts out of ceramics. You can literally hang them on your wall. They are so beautiful and fun. I have a spot in my kitchen where I can hang 3. I hope to get some soon.

Kevin Parry
@kevinbparry

Kevin Parry is a stop motion and VFX genius. I love his work and love that he often lifts the curtain and shows us how it was done.

Kevin Parry is a stop motion and VFX genius. I love his work and love that he often lifts the curtain and shows us how it was done.

What are you loving right now?

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