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Professor HINIDUMA Sunil Senevi

Professor

Social Sciences and Languages

Email : cinesenevi@ssl.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • B.A, Special (Sinhala) USJP-1998

    [With 1st Class and Gold Medal]

    CTHE (COL)

    SEDA (UK/COL)-2002

    M. Phil (KEL)-2003

    PhD (PDN)-2013

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

    1. Member of Jury of Literary Awarding Committee, The Godage National Awarding, 2004, 2005, 2006,2007
    2. Member of Jury of Literary Awarding Committee, State Literary Award Festival, 2013 , 2014, 2015
    3. Member of the Jury (Uththareethara Mandalaya) in Swarna Pusthake Awarding, 2016, 2017
    4. Member of the Jury (Uththareethara Mandalaya) in Rajatha Pusthake Awarding, 2016
    5. Represented Final Jury for Most Outstanding Sinhala Novel in Uva Province State Literary Festival 2015, 2017

    Recent Publications

  • Books

    1. Kolamba Kaviya Saha H.M. Kudaligama 2000, Colombo, S.Godage and Brothers.
    2. Kolonthota Komaliya 2002,Colombo S.Godage and Brothers.
    3. Viragee Mitiyawatha 2005, Colombo,S.Godage and Brothers.
    4. Mevila Penevi Rupe 2007, Colombo, S.Godage and Brothers.
    5. KumkumaThilakaya 2007, A translation of collection of short stories, The Dance of Life by Maleeha Rajon, Colombo,Suravi Publishers.
    6. Sinhala Ketikathawe Sinamawatharanaya 2008 (The Sinhala Short Story into Film), Colombo, S.Godage and Brothers.
    7. Nuthanama Sinhala Kaviya Pilibanda Nireekshana Kihipayak 2011, Colombo, Boondi Publication
    8. Maha Sinamawa Kiyaweema 2015, Colombo, Surasa Publication
    9. Sri lankeya Sinamawe Susamadarsha Maruwa: Prasanna Vithanage and Asoka Handagama 2015, Nugegoda, Sarasavi Publishers
    10. Acharya Dharmasena Pathiraja Sri Lankeya Sinamawe Dewana Susamadarshaya 2017,Nugegoda, Sarasavi Publishers

    Co-Author Books

    1. Lester James Pierisge Sandeshaya 2003, With Roland Fernando, Balangoda,Tharaka Publishers.
    2. Thakshana Dhanawadaya Saha Chithrapataya 2010, With Mahesh Hapugoda,  Colombo,Surasa Publication

     

    Abstracts Presented/Published at National/International Conferences:

    1. The Role of the Screenplay Writer in making a film Based on a Short Story: Special Reference to the film Nidhanaya (1972) of Dr.Lester James Pieris,Presented at 1st International Symposium,Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,4-8 July 2006
    2. A Study of the Role of the Language for Reading a Film:With Special Reference to The Film IRAMEDIYAMA by Prasanna Vithanage, Abstract Published at the Faculty Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2007
    3.  How to re- narrate the history through a film? A dialogue with special reference to the movie ‘The Name of the Rose’ ,Combined Paper with Mahesh Hapugoda at the 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,10 July 2008
    4. Inadequacy of Aestheticism to Comprehend Art Works after a Certain Moment of the Human Civilization: From the Eyes the Movie ‘Amadeus’ , Combined Paper with Mahesh Hapugoda at the 2nd International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka,10 July 2008(The Gold Medal for the Best Presentation)
    5. How to Recognize Film Criticism in Sri Lanka as Film Reading, at the Post Graduate Research Symposium, University of Peradeniya, 29 October 2010.
    6. Re-contextualization of the Paradigm Shift in the Post- globalized Cinema in Sri Lanka: A Study of Cinema Works of PrasannaVithanage and Asoka Handagama, 19 December 2013, 3rd Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    7. Sri Lankika Chithrapata Sanrakshanaya:Pasubima, Yatharthaya Saha Khedawachakaya, Annual Research Symposium of National Centre for Advanced Studies, 21.03.2014 Colombo.
    8. The Paradigm Shift of Sri Lankan Cinema: A Study of Reflections and Repercussions in the Cinema after Introducing the Open Economy in 1977, presented at the Bangkok Annual Business Social Science Research Conference 03.12.2016, Bangkok, Thailand.

    Recent Publications

  • Publications in Indexed/Peer-Reviewed Journals:

    1. Ketikathawak Padaka Kotagena Chithrapatayak Nirmanaya Kirimede Thirarachakayage Bhumikawa:Acharya Lester James Pierisge Nidhanaya Chithrapataya Esurin Kerena Vimarshanayaki 2008, Sabaragamuwa Vishwavidyalayiya Shasthreeya Sangrahaya ,Ed: Rohana P. Mahaliyanaarachchi and others, Belihuloya,Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka.
    2. How to re- narrate the history through a film? A dialogue with special reference to themovie ‘The Name of the Rose’ 2008, Combined Paper with Mahesh Hapugoda Sabaragamuwa University Journal, Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Special Volume of Proceedings of 2nd International Symposium.
    3. Inadequacy of Aestheticism to Comprehend Art Works after a Certain Moment of theHuman Civilization: From the Eyes the Movie ‘Amadeus’ 2008, Combined Paper with Mahesh Hapugoda, Sabaragamuwa University Journal, Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Special Volume of Proceedings of 2nd International Symposium.
    4. “Mille Soya”: Dipiction of the Euro-Centric Fantasy of the Youth in the Economic Crisis inthe Underdeveloped Sri Lanka2010, Combined Paper with Mahesh Hapugoda, Problems and Prospects of Economic Development in the 21st Century, (ed) M. Sunil Shantha and Others, Colombo, S. Godage and Brothers.

    Recent Publications

  • Journal Articles (Non-Refereed)

    1. Navakatha Magin Chithrapata Nirmanaya Kirima Pilibanda Vicharathmaka Adyayanayak,Giraga,Ed:H.M.S.Priyanath and others, Millennium Centre for Analysis,Belihuloya,No-1,Voll 1,1999
    2. Aksharaya Saha Rupaya, Giraga,Ed:H.M.S.Priyanath and others, Millennium Centre for Analysis,Belihuloya,No-2,Voll 1,2000
    3. Rathna Sri Wijesinhage Kawya Nirmanawala Kolamba Kaviye Abhasaya,Rathna Sri:Nawa Kaviye Chandrodaya,Ed:Samudra Weththasinha, S.Godage and Brothers,Colombo,2005
    4. Siripa Samanala Karuna Kala Heki Vividha Marga,Sthruwan Sanhitha,Ed:Ajith Kalyana Amarasinha,Sabaragamuwa Provincial Counsil,Rathnapura,2007
    5. Godage Sahithya Sammana-06, S.Godage and Brothers, Colombo, No-4, Voll 1, 2004
    6. Chithrapata Prekshakayage Saha Vicharakayage Bhumikawa ,2010, Sahithya, (ed), Samantha Herath and Others, Colombo, State Literary Sub-Committee.
    7. Sri Lankeya Bauddha Chithrapata, 2011, Budusamaya Saha Kalanirmana, (ed) Samanth Herath and Others, Colombo, State Literary Sub-Committee.
    8. Charlie Chaplin: Sinamathmaka Kiyaveemak, 2011, Charlie Nam Wu Siduveema, Colombo, Mansala Kathika Kawaya
    9.  Sinhala Sinamawe Chithrapata Kiyaweeme Shasthraya Awasanwardhanay , Prakashanayak Lesa, 2012, Janamadya Sanskruthiya, Maharagama, Ravaya, Prakashanayak
    10. Kisiwek Kaviyan Nomarathi: 2011 Sinhala Kaviya ,2012, Pralekha, (ed) Buddhadasa, Galappaththi,Colombo, National Library and Documentation Board.
    11. Adyathana Sinhala Sinamawe Yudawadaya Saha Jathiwadaya Esurin Upan Drushtimaya Agadhaya, 2012, Chithrapata, (ed) Sunil Wijesiriwardhane, Colombo, Sri Lanka National Film Corporation, 2nd Volume, 1st Issue
    12. Hadawathata Kemarawa Heraweema: Camera Buff 2013, 14 Prakashanayata, Awakashayak (ed) Anoma Rajakaruna, Colombo, Agenda 14, iii Volume, 1 issue.
    13. Thawaduratath Sinamanurupi Lesama Siteema2013, 14 Prakashanayata ,Awakashayak (ed) Anoma Rajakaruna, Colombo, Agenda 14, iii Volume, 2-3 double, issue.
    14. Nuthanama Sinhala Kaviye Parinatha Wasarak- 2012, 2014 Pralekha, (ed) Malini, Govinnage, Colombo, National Library and Documentation Board, Vol 3, Issue 1,January-March
    15. Kavi Liyewena Samajayaka Jeewath Weeme Sathuta Nohoth 2013 Nuthanama Sinhala Kaviya, 2014 Pralekha, (ed) Malini Govinnage, Colombo, National Library and Documentation Board, Vol 3, Issue 2, April-June
    16. Hanthane Kathawa Nam Wu Vishwavidyalaya 2014, Anantha Wu Derana Sara, (ed) Hemantha Arunasiri and Athula Samarakoon, Kandy, Senkadagala Photographic Circle and Department of Fine Arts- University of Peradeniya
    17. Saibar Avakashaye Ape Kaviya, 2014 Pralekha, (ed) Malini Govinnage, Colombo, National Library and Documentation Board, Vol 3, Issue 3, July- September
    18. Asoka Handagamage Chithrapatawalin Heliwana Drushtimaya Susamadarsha Maruwa, 2015, Handagama Soya Yama, (ed) Uditha Gayashan Gunasekara, Colombo, Fast Publishing Pvt Ltd
    19. Oba Ma Pemkarana Geewala Drushtiwadi Praweshaya, 2015, Kaviya Obaya, (ed) Liyanage Pamitha R., Nugegoda, Sarasavi Publishers
    20. Lo Soba Asurin Upan Kawu Soba Saha Lal Hegoda, 2015, Lal Hegoda Ekathukala Lipi Saha Thoragath Kavi, (ed) Lakshan Maduranga Wickramarathne, Colombo, Fast Publishing Pvt Ltd.
    21. Adaraye Saha Maranaye Geethayak Wu Domnas Iridawa, 2016, Chithrapata, (Ed ) Amila Jayakody and others, Colombo, National Film Corporation, January- April
    22. Mulkaleena Akyana Kawya, 2016, Mahagama Sekara: Hadawathe Geethaya, (ed) Samantha Herath, Department of Cultural Affairs.
    23. Awasan Sinama Vicharakaya, 2016 April, Desathiya, Special Volume, Gamini Wijethunga punarawalokanaya, (ed) Sumith Mayadunne, Department of Government Information
    24. Sri Lankawe Chithrapata Sanrakshanaya: Yatharthaya Saha Khedawachakaya, 2017, Chithrapata, (ed) Amila Jayakody and Others, National Film Corporation, January-April.

    Recent Publications

  • Special Articles on Cinema-National News Papers

    1. Citizen Kane, Divaina, 2011.01.27
    2. The Battleship Potemkin, Divaina, 2011.02.24
    3. The Rules of the game, Divaina, 2011.03.24
    4. Vertigo Divaina, 2011.04.28
    5. The Passion of Joan Arc, Divaina, 2011.05.26
    6. Lavventhura, Divaina, 2011.06.30
    7. 8 ½, Divaina, 2011.07.28
    8. Bicycle Thieves, Divaina, 2011.08.25
    9. 2001: a Space Odyssey, Divaina, 2011.09.29
    10. Tokyo Story, Divaina, 2011.10.27
    11. Boradiya Pokuna Kiyaveema, Part i, Divaina, 2011.11.17 -Part ii, Divaina, 2011.01.24- Part iii, Divaina, 2011.12.01
    12. Cinematic Language, Chitrapata Bhashawe Wesha Nirupanaya, Lankara, Chief Editor ,Kumara Liyanage, 2013 September, Vol 1, Issue 01
    13. Cinematic Language, Sanga Saha Sanga Bhashawa, Lankara, Chief Editor Kumara Liyanage, 2013, Vol 1, Issue 02
    14. Cinematic Language, Sangarthawedaya Thawaduratath- Paryawalokaye Kaika Vidyawa, Lankara, Chief Editor Kumara Liyanage,2014 January,Vol 1, Issue 03
    15. Cinematic Language, Chitrapata Wachyartha Saha Chitrapata Wyangyartha, Lankara, Chief Editor Kumara Liyanage, 2014, Vol 1, Issue 04

    Recent Publications

  • Translations

    1. Sewanellak,A Shadow By R.K.Narayan,Silumina,05.11.2000
    2. Hamuweeme Pokuna,The Meeting Pool By Ruskin Bond ,Silumina,10.12.2000
    3. Sri Lankawe Rajya Vishva Vidyalayeeya Paddathiya Muhuna Dena Gatalu Saha Abhiyoga, By Professor WD Lakshman, A FUTA Publication, 2013
    4. Soma, by Maleeha Rajon, Irudina, 11.10.2015

    Recent Publications

  • Documentaries and Script Writing

    1. Maharathmal, Documentary Film, Script Writer, 12 Minis and DV, 2005
    2. Susara Bhawana, Classical Musical Show of Master Hemapala Perera, Script and Director, one hour and Mini DV, 2009
    3. Wasdanduwe Kathawa, Documentary on Master Hemapala Perera, Script and Director, 25 Minis and Mini DV, 2009
    4. Nandana Weerasinghe Ru Sada Atuwawa, Documentary on State awarded poet Nandana Weerasinghe, Script and Director, 22 Minis and Mini DV, 2011
    5. Irida Ayubowan, Script Writer for the Introductory Session, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka from 2011
      1. Joe Abeywickrama
      2. Iranganie Serasinghe
      3. Rev. Ft Cyril Gamini Fernando
    6. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Iranganie Serasinghe, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2014
    7. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Anula Karunathilake, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2014
    8. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Shriyani Amarasena, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2015
    9. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Swarna Mallawaarachchi, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2017
    10. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Dr. Dharmasena Pathiraja, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2017
    11. Alakamandawa, Script Writer of biographical programme on Vijaya Kumarathunge, National Television Corporation Sri Lanka 2017

    Recent Publications

  • Socio-political and Cultural Critics on National Newspapers

    1. Sanskruthika Ulpath Sindina Thrikona Praharaya,Mathota,September 1996
    2.  Edirille,Silumina,09.09.2000
    3. Hitlerge Sirakaruwek,Silumina,30.10.2001
    4. Yatharthaye Ennatha Hewath Me Mage Sandai,Silumina,03.02.2002
    5. Siridalada Peraherata Margopadeshaka Granthayak, Divaina, 2011.08.11
    6. Rasaye Saha Drushtiye Sankalanayak Wu Naraja Saha Weraja, Divaina, 2011.08.18
    7. Pathirupa Kaviyeku Kiyawamu, Divaina, 2011.01.13
    8. Warga Sanhaayen Pasu Kaviya Mlechcha Noveemata Nam, Rawaya, 2011.09.11
    9. Sarasavi Eduru Aragalaye Pulul Viyayuthu Satanpata, Rawaya, 2011.07.10
    10. Nihanda Buddhimathun Samaja Aragalayakata Kendawana Sarasavi Eduru Satana, Divaina, 2012.07.19
    11. Sarasavi Edurangen Thora Pilithuru Pathra Egayeema Saha Usaspela Vibhagaye Malagama, Divaina, 2012.08.22
    12. Shishtathwaye Aragalaya, Divaina, 2010.18
    13. Samakaleena Sinama Vicharaye Getalu Ha Abhiyoga, Lanka, Part I 2012.12.16 and Part II 2012.12.23
    14. Kalawa Vindeema Ha Vinivideema, Lanka, Part I 2013.02.03, Part II 2013.02.10 and Part III 2013.02.17
    15. Sucharitha Gamlath Chithrapa Kiyaweem Medihathkaruweku Lesa, Rawaya, 2013.03.03
    16. Lester: Bakmahe Ekdineka Upan Vimukthi Aragalayak Wan Minisa, Rawaya, 2013.04.21
    17. Siri Perakum Ha Lanka Janathawa, Eththa, 2013.07.14
    18. Lankawe Janathawa Wyasanakari Gamanaka Yedee Innawa, Lanka, 2013.06.09
    19. Chithrapata Sansthawa Deshapalanikaranaya Wela, Mawbima, 2013.09.06
    20. Pudgala Baddha Bawa Vicharayata Behevin Balapanawa, Silumina, 2013.09.20
    21. Yuddhayata Wada Samaya Biyakaruda? 2013 Wasare Sri Lankeeya Kaviya, Lanka, 2013.12.29
    22. Thunman Handiya Drushyathmaka Manawa Vidya Kathanayak Lesa, Eththa, 2014.01.12
    23. Panduru Gasa Kiriwadina Nuthanama Sinhala Kaviya, Eththa, 2014.03.
    24. Sinamawata Naguna Sinhala Ketikatha, Lankadeepa, 2014.03.25
    25. Nosindee Deepthiya Galana Tharakawa, Supplementary on Malini Fonseka, Rawaya, 2014.03.30
    26. Ithama Wdagath Wenne Janathawa Wenas Karana Eka, Lanka, 2014.08.10
    27. Sri Lankawa Wage Deshapalanayen Pirihunu Rataka Mewa Aluthin Api Kiyaviya Yuthui, Ada, 2014.09.22
    28. Thurulu Wanu Misa Adarayen Semen Weda An Magak, Silumina, 2015.08.23
    29. Ada Sahithya Washpa Wena Deyak Wela, Lanka, 2015.09.27
    30. Thilakarathne Athe Thiyenne Shishtacharaya Aramba Karanna Awashya Atheetha Pragdhanaya, Lanka, 2015.11.08
    31. Pemyuwalak Menma Deshapalanaya Saha Purawasiyanda Onakara Thibe, Divaina, 2015.11.26
    32. Hattawa Dashakaye Swarnamaya Laisthuwa Yawatkaleena Karamuda?, Lakbima , 2016.01.17
    33. Nuthanawadaya Saha Sinhala Kaviya: Supushpitha Prayathnayak, 2016.07.10, Irudina
    34. Warthamana Lankeya Chitrapata Yatharthaye Pathikadak, 2016 July, Rala, Samajawadee Kala Sangamaya, 03 Isuue
    35. Sahitya kala Saha Wame Mathawadaya, Irudina, 2016.03.20
    36. Susamadarshaya Kiyanne Ridmayanukula Pawathmak, Watamandala, Divaina, Interviewed by Sulochana Wickramasinghe,2016.03.03
    37. Theory of Every Thing: Chithrapata Vicharaya, 2016 March, Rala, Samajawadee Kala Sangamaya, 01 Issue.
    38. Siyawasak Parani Hiniduma Mallikawa Hondama Pasala Karamu, Divaina,  2016.04.04
    39. Nihalsinghe: Aparajitha Sinama Sawundarya Charikawa, Irudina, 2016.05.01
    40. Anubhuthi Uththara Sinamawa Hadereemak, Prepared by Ravindra Pushpakumara, Irudina, 2016.05.15
    41. Android Parapure Khedawachakaya: Mage Daruwata Demala Arahan Tharaha Ekai Kokila, Prepared by Ravindra Pushpakumara, Irudina,2016.06.05
    42. Age Asa Aga Thulin Penenne Thama Thamange Lokawalin Mideemata Ganna Prayathnayai, Prepared by Ravindra Pushpakumara, Irudina,2016.06.12
    43. Nawa Kaviye Deshapalanaya, , Lankadeepa, prepared by Anura B.Senevirathne, 2016.06.21
    44. Vishwasaya Parissam Karaganna Eka Lokuma Deshpalanayai, Prepared by Ravindra Pushpakumara, Irudina, 2016.08.23
    45. Nuthanawadaya Ha Sinhala Kaviya Supushpitha Prayathnayak, Irudina, 2016.07.10
    46. Prashna Naganna Nihanda Karaweema Prashnayata Visanduma Nowe, Lakbima, 2016.09.11
    47. Aththatama Ohuge Kaviya Ginimelayak, Irudina, 2016.11.13
    48. Heta Penna Nirmana Atharata Ekathuwena Wickramasinghage Viragaya Saha Tissa Abeysekarage Viragaya, Prepared by Ravindra Pushpakumara, Irudina, 2016.12.04
    49. Swarna: Lankika Rangana Nidarshanaya, Irudina, 2017.01.22
    50. Kemadasagen Pasu Mohothai Me, Ravaya, Compiled by Benil Shantha, 2017.04.23
    51. SAITM Oneda? Epada?, Ada, Compiled by Sarasi Nethmini, 2017.05.18
    52. Wam Iwure Prabalathama Sinamakaruwa Dharmasena Pathirajai, Lanka, Compiled by Bhathiya Gunasena, 2017.07.02