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Indrajith wins Audience Award
By Susitha R. Fernando
Amateur film maker Indrajith Mahawaduge's maiden short film "Existence" has won The Audience Award at the Inigo Awards 2005 at Cologne - Germany.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in the festival went to "Gram" - Germany, "God in the Streets of New York City" - USA and "Falling Grace" - Germany while Indrajith won the Iñigo Audience Award. Out of twelve films the audience were invited to vote via SMS or on paper for the 'Audience 'Iñigo Award' and highest votes were won by 'Existence'.

The fourteen minute film revolves around a discussion between two friends. One sees life in a positive light. The other views it as filled with dark and negative feelings. He has no real aims in life. Only his music keeps him going. They meet one day at their usual place and have a profound conversation about the spiritual side of relationships and life. Sometimes serious, sometimes light, their conversation also explores what is hidden, dark and miserable about daily living. They come to know each other better than before. They develop a spiritual attachment. With that bond, they take their lives forward.

Educated at St Peter's College, Negombo, Indrajith completed a Diploma in Mass Media from Catholic Media Institute and Aquinas College Colombo. The young film enthusiast studied video production at Tulana Media Unit, Kelaniya.
Scripted by Indrajith the film features Gayan Lakruwan, Sujith Kumara and Lahiru Madusanka.

Edited by Sujith Kumara, cinematographed by Palitha Perera the film was produced by Indika Mahawaduge.

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