Dimon John

Filmmaker, Director and Screenwriter

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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August 2019

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About Dimon

A curious visual storyteller who believes in the philosophy that all humans are connected by a basic need to hear stories. Offering demonstrated professionalism in translating all aspects of messages, concepts, underdeveloped ideas, brand and production into final product. Enjoys testing new waters and has attempted radical concepts which has landed as iconic ideas totally offering a new perspective. Written and directed internationally acclaimed short films. Over 12 years of working experience within the media industry in different capacities. Strong passion for creating commercial productions as well as independent films. Firmly trusts that creative brainpower generates when functioning as a team than in silos.

Gender:
Male

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Mr. Flex (2019)
Film (short) by Eight Gallery (Animation) Screenwriter / Producer A stop motion animation about a wire miniature’s secret mission to take self-portraits before the human photographer returns becomes adventurous when his counterparts resist him.
Handmade (2019)
Film (short) by KUR (Fantasy and Musical) Director / Screenwriter A godmother makes a handmade dress over a mannequin one night. Her artisanship breathes life to the lifeless next dawn. It sets out a magical journey into the surreal world by itself to explore the nature and its own being. Eventually the mannequin discovers the true purpose of its creator and the meaning of life.
Waves Interrupted (2018)
Film (short) by Dimon John (Drama, Thriller and Short) Director / Screenwriter / Producer “Can you hear what she hears? Can you feel how she feels?” While getting ready to go home after a long day of work, the main character drops her hearing aid in the sink. Once wet, it stops working, and everything in the otherwise normal night becomes something dangerous. The film brings an unfamiliar auditory experience to the audience and subsequently presents extreme anxiety.

Awards

SEMI FINALIST – WAVES INTERRUPTED - Monterrey International Film Festival
(2019)
BEST NATIONAL SHORT FILM (NOMINEE) – WAVES INTERRUPTED - 5th Jaffna International Cinema Festival
(2019)
BEST DIRECTOR - FOREIGN (NOMINEE) – WAVES INTERRUPTED - London International Filmmaker Festival
(2019)
BEST SCREENPLAY - FOREIGN (NOMINEE) – WAVES INTERRUPTED - London International Filmmaker Festival
(2019)
BEST DIRECTOR (NOMINEE) – HANDMADE - Croatia Fashion Film Festival
(2019)
BEST SHORT FILM - MR. FLEX - Digicon6 Sri Lanka
(2019)
BEST ANIMATION SHORT - MR. FLEX - 9th Agenda14 Short Film Festival
(2019)
BEST SHORT FILM - WAVES INTERRUPTED - 8th Agenda14 Short Film Festival
(2018)
MOST GENDER SENSITIVE FILM - WAVES INTERRUPTED - 8th Agenda14 Short Film Festival
(2018)
SEMI FINALIST – WAVES INTERRUPTED - Sydney Indie Film Festival
(2018)