The Anchor

'The Anchor - a Journey Through Epilepsy is my fisrt documentary short film, made with the hope of creating awareness on Epilepsy and inspiring people like myself to find their anchor.

  • Shamindri De Sayrah
    Director
  • Shamindri De Sayrah
    Writer
  • Shamindri De Sayrah
    Producer
  • Tai Hsin Shiek
    Producer
  • Dillon Ravindu de Silva
    Producer
  • Shamindri De Sayrah
    Key Cast
  • Tayhani Kannangara
    Key Cast
  • Paramie Jayakody
    Key Cast
  • Lilamani De Sayrah
    Key Cast
  • Anil De Sayrah
    Key Cast
  • Adeesha Achalanka
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 20 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Sri Lanka
  • Country of Filming:
    Sri Lanka
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shamindri De Sayrah

Shamindri De Sayrah is a Sri Lankan writer with a passion for film and television. She is also an advocate for body positivity .

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Director Statement

This is my first short film, a story that is intended to show what life is like for someone living with epilepsy. As they go through life and the hope that they might find their anchor. This is my story and the story of many others.