About Us

16D Entertainments is a Sri Lankan-led film and live-events distributor connecting South Asian stories with audiences across Europe, the UK, and Oceania. We handle the full journey—from distribution rights to venue bookings, localized marketing, and on-site event ops—so producers and cinemas can focus on great audience experiences. Our Facebook community highlights our growing calendar of screenings and cultural events for the Sri Lankan diaspora in Europe.

What We Do

  • Film distribution & event organising: Movie distribution rights, screening logistics, venue coordination, and settlement.
  • Market rollouts: Premieres and multi-city tours across EU/UK and Australia–New Zealand.
  • Marketing & community outreach: Digital campaigns, partner promos, grassroots community engagement.
  • Brand & sponsor integrations: On-screen ads, foyer activations, and campaign tie-ins.

Our Footprint

We regularly activate in Finland, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, Italy, the UK, and Oceania markets—prioritizing cities with strong Sri Lankan communities and cinema partners. (Ask us for current dates and cities—our slate evolves with new titles.)

Leadership

Buddhika Nanayakkara — Chief Executive Officer

Buddhika leads international distribution strategy and partnerships at 16D Entertainments, with hands-on experience in multi-country rollouts, cinema negotiations, and performance-driven campaign planning. Connect on LinkedIn.

Hashini Bandaranayake — Chief Operating Officer

Hashini oversees operations, marketing workflows, and sponsor programs across territories. Her background includes senior client leadership roles in digital advertising and platform partnerships (e.g., Head of Client Success at Roar AdX / Meta ASP).

Why Partners Choose Us

  • End-to-end service: From contracts to movie releases, we manage the details.
  • Audience access: Deep community ties among Sri Lankan diaspora audiences in EU/UK/Oceania.
  • Data-driven marketing: Measurable campaigns, clear reporting, and repeatable playbooks.
  • Collaborative approach: We work shoulder-to-shoulder with producers, cinemas, and sponsors.

Let’s Collaborate

Have a movie to release or an event to organize?

Contact: Buddhika Nanayakkara (CEO)
+358 41 722 5669
info.16dsolutions@gmail.com