The First Ceylon International Film Festival (CEYIFF) kicked off at the Lobero theater on June 10th, 2022, and it happened in Santa Barbara. CEYIFF is the brainchild of Aruni Boteju who wanted to “create a cultural bridge from one paradise in the Pacific Ocean to another paradise in the Indian Ocean”.
Founder of Ceylon International Film Festival Aruni Boteju receiving the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Salud Carbajal.
Ruwani Horanage Managing Officer of CEYIFF, Congressman Salud Carbajal, Aruni Boteju Founder of CEYIFF with Sudesh Managoda Program Director of CEYIFF.
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
Aruni Boteju Founder & Chair of the Ceylon International Film Festival received recognition from the Mayer of the City of Santa Barbara
Recognition from State of California Assembly
We are proud to announce all winners and performers of the festival received the certifications from California State Legislature as well.