Chinthaka : Versatile TV programme fabricator
Chinthaka Gamalath, like any other possessing a television mastermind brain, is an unsung hero. A television programme creator cum director, who has been directing TV programmes/commercials/short films/outdoor music programmes, Chinthaka is a seasoned event manager in media field for TV Derana. Some of the tasks faced with for Chinthaka are managing schedules, co-ordinating studios/locations, supervision script rewrites and positioning finances. All these areas were navigated with consummate ease taking into consideration the immense expertise he possesses. Above all an appropriate caption for the relevant programme is very vital which were titled to coincide with his related endeavours.
Chinthaka,34 years old diminutive in stature had joined Derana TV in year 2008 possesses a degree in B Tech in film and television production from the University of Vocational Technology in Colombo as well as diplomas in television programme production from University of Vocational Technology, film making Diploma from National Film Corporation, Television Production Training at KBS Channel Korea in 2017. He had also followed a diploma course in ‘writership and communication’ in University of Sri Jayewardenapura.
During the tenure of over a decade at Derana Television, he had been responsible for producing many novel musical programmes hailed by viewers such as ‘Ma Novena Mama’, ‘Leya saha Laya’, ’Derana Battle of the Bands-Reality’,’ Mathaka 15’.
‘Christmas with Perera’s’, ’Waya gaya Waya’, Dell Studio 2015 season 1, Dell Studio 2017 season 2, Sinhagiri Studios 2017 are some of his other creations, where songs of popular vocalists were rerecorded with new music compositions by musician Mahesh Denipitiya and his band. In Raigam Tele Awards TV Derana received a hat-trick of awards for the best television music programme Award. Chinthaka was instrumental for organising fruitfully all Derana outdoor musical shows.
As producer of many programmes, Chinthaka is accountable for making business and financial decisions including raising money for the project hiring director, presenter, musical bands and, crews. It is his obligation to approve any significant changes to the project.
‘The producer has to take the initiative in the event of a problem to solve or a question to answer’ he said.
In the above context Chinthaka has excelled in his role as a programme producer by creating new programmes in his own inimitable style not hitherto found in other television channels with his analytical skills, assigning tasks, delegating, flexibility, planning to precision and prioritising.
In the context of the above, Chinthaka Gamalath has contributed immensely for TV Derana is truly unprecedented.