Mr.Joel Jairus Ravindran

Lecturer - Probationary

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), in Communication Studies, EUSL.

E-mail -: jairusj@esn.ac.lk

Academic RecordAdmin RolesMembershipsExperiencesActivityTeachingPublicationAwards
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons), in Communication Studies,Awarded Nov 2018,Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Coordinator of languages students 2017 batch
  • Vice president of student union at Trincomalee Campus
  • House captain in the Annual Sports Meet held in 2012
  • Member of Kalmunai Base Hospital Media Unit.
  • Member of Hands of Save Organization
  • Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Communication Studies. May 2021 – Onwards Trincomalee Campus of Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
  • Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies. Sep 2019 – May 2021 Sri Lanka Rupavahini (Television) Corporation, Colombo, Sri anka
  • Implant Training at Nethra Channel of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, Feb – May 2018
Resource Person
  • Special seminar on improving communication and media literacy in schools in the jaffna district
  • Workshop on gender sensitivity and digital story telling
  • "I Inspire" an International Youth Alliance for Peace's Live Compaign
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Short Films
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2021). The Wings. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). China Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). VTV Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). Assignment Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). Results Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). NIC Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). StayHome Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). Curfew Phobia. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, DOP, Editor). (2020). The Third Law. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor). (2020). Ngrh nkhopfs; (Words of Silence). Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor). (2020). The Journey. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor). (2019). Unreachable shores. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director), & Manojithan (Editor). (2019). The Ink and The Power. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director), & Manojithan (Editor). (2019). jhd;jpd;dpfs;. (Self-Eaters). Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor, & Script Writer). (2018). The Fighter. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, & Script Writer), & Manojithan (Editor). (2018). The Queen. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director & Script Writer), & Manojithan (Editor). (2018). Beyond The Border. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director & Editor), (2018). kpd;. (Electric). Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor & Script Writer), (2017). The Second Face. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor & Script Writer), (2017). ehd; .(I). Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, & Script Writer), Manojithan (Editor), & Romish (Producer). (2017).
  • Njtij Returns. (Angel Returns). Sri Lanka: Green Line Studio
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, & Script Writer), & Manojithan (Editor). (2017). 2050. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, & Script Writer), & Manojithan (Editor). (2017). eP. (You). Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, & Script Writer), & Manojithan (Editor). (2017). The Last Seed. Sri Lanka: Joel’s Collection.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor, DOP & Script Writer). (2016). The Broken Ladder. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Cinematographer & Script Writer), Manojithan (Editor), & Jeno, J.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor, DOP & Script Writer). (2015). Njtij. (The Angel). Sri Lanka: Joel’s Collection.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor & Script Writer). (2015). thQ;ir. (The Desire). Sri Lanka: Joel’s Collection.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Director, Editor & Script Writer). (2014). mtsh eP?. (Is that you?). Sri Lanka: Joel’s Collection.
Documentaries
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Cinematographer, Editor, Director). (2020). The Scream of the dumb. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Cinematographer, Editor, Director). (2019). The Poisoned Paradise. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Editor, Director), & Manojithan (Editor). (2018). The Silent Killer. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus (Cinematographer, Editor, Director). (2016). Butterflies. Sri Lanka: Alpha Entertainment.
Interviews
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2020). Interviewed by Veena. Artist Interview. Mithran Paper.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2019). Interviewed by Pakkiyarajah Mohanathas. Artist Interview. Thinakkural Paper.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2018). Interviewed by Varodayan Kanaganayakam. vq;fs; fiyQu;fs;. (Our Artists). Athavan TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2018). Interviewed by Praneetha Koneswaran. cjajuprdk;. (Morning show). Nethra TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2018). Interviewed by Varodayan Kanaganayakam. tpijfs;. (Seeds). Athavan TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2017). Interviewed by Shamithan Thaneswaran. 24 hours short film competition. Dan TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2017). Interviewed by Praneetha Koneswaran. cjajuprdk;. (Morning show). Nethra TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2017). Interviewed by Uma Varatharajan. N[haypd; Njtij. (Joel’s Angel). Thinakaran Paper.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2016). Interviewed by Shamithan Thaneswaran. Kingmakers. Dan TV.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2016). Interviewed by Ponmalar Sri Parthan. Cine Interview. Mithran Magazine.
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. (2016). Interview by Praneetha Koneswaran. Film City. Nethra TV.
Acting
  • Acted in comedy video Loo Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’
  • Acted in comedy video VTV Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’
  • Acted in comedy video Assignment Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’ and ‘Father’
  • Acted in comedy video NIC Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’ and ‘Police’
  • Acted in comedy video Results Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’ and ‘Mother’
  • Acted in comedy video Stay Home Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’ and ‘Mother’
  • Acted in comedy video Curfew Phobia played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’
  • Acted in the short film The Fighter played the role of the character ‘Teacher’
  • Acted in the short film The Angels Returns played the role of the character ‘Lead Hero’
  • Acted in the short film The Broken Ladder played the role of the character ‘Senior’
  • Acted in the short film The Angel played the role of the character ‘University student
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  • Writing for media
  • Film and Television
  • Beginning Video Production
  • Advance Video Production
  • Asian Cinema
Publications
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. Sri Lankan Tamil director’s preference on making short films over feature films.
  • International Journal of English Literature and Social Science. (2021).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus, Dasuni Nayanthara, Online shopping during COVID-19: A study about the perception of foreign students in China. North American ademic Research Journal. (2021).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. South Indian Tamil Cinema’s Influences on Sri Lankan Tamil Filmmakers. International Journal of English Literature and Social Science. (2020).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. The most tuning radio frequencies among Tamil university students community: a users and gratifications study on the radio audience. International Journal of Research science and Management. (2020).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. Challenges to Sri Lankan Tamil Cinema in Socio Political and Economic Environment. International Journal of Integrative sciences. (2019).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. Challenges to Sri Lankan Tamil Cinema. 4th annual research conference Trincomalee. (2019).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. mg;gh eP vq;Nf? (Where are you dad? Poem). Tamil Thanthi. (2015).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. tapW grpf;fpwJ (Starving poem). Tamil Thanthi. (2015).
  • Ravindran, Joel Jairus. tuyhW juk; 10. (History10). Sri Lanka : Carmel Fatima College. (2009)
  • Finalist, Malnad International Wildlife environmental film festival, “The Poisoned Paradise “Documentary film, India, 2021.
  • 1st Place, Zero Chance short film competition, “The Unreachable shores” short film, 2020.
  • Official selection, LIFT OFF sessions, “The Unreachable shores” short film, UK, 2020.
  • Merit award, Not On My Bus short film competition, “Journey” short film, 2019.
  • Winner, Karnataka international youth film festival, “2050” short film, India, 2020
  • Honoured as “Kalaignar Suwatham” by the department of culture affairs in 2019.
  • Merit award, Soba Chalana short film competition, “The poisoned paradise” Documentary film, 2019.
  • Merit award, Paura short film competition, “The Ink and The Power” short film, 2019.
  • Honoured as “Young Artist” by the department of culture affairs in 2018.
  • Winner, DMOFF, “The Queen” short film, USA, 2018
  • Winner, Lakeview international film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Winner, The Buddha international film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Winner, 5th pink city film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Winner, Golden earth film festival, “The Queen” short film, USA, 2018
  • Winner, Thedal Short film competition, “The Queen” short film, 2018.
  • Finalist, Bengal’s film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018.
  • Finalist, Splice film fest, “The Queen” short film, USA, 2018.
  • Finalist, Scampia short film fest, “The Queen” short film, Italy, 2018.
  • Official Selection, Agenda14 short film festival ,“The Queen” short film, 2018
  • Official Selection, Kashish Mumbai international film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, 6th derana film awards , “The Queen” short film, 2018
  • Official Selection, Poovarasi Awards, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, South Asian short film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection Short cine fest, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Dinamani short film competition, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Atlanta Black Pride film fest, “The Queen” short film, USA, 2018 Page 5 of 6
  • Official Selection, Star light film awards, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Patil international SF Fest, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Out and loud pune film fest, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Colors of love film competition, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Queer and alias film fest, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Reel desires Chennai international film fest, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Siliguri shorts, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, IFFC, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official Selection, Jaffna international film festival , “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official selection, Mission short film festival, “The Broken Ladder” short film, India, 2018.
  • Official selection, Agenda14 short film festival, “2050” short film, 2018.
  • Official selection, MIST film festival, “2050” short film, Bangladesh, 2018.
  • Official selection, Voices from the waters international traveling film festival, “2050” short film, India, 2018.
  • Official selection, Patil International Short film festival, “2050” short film, India, 2018.
  • Official selection, Ayuryog short film festival, “2050” short film, India, 2018.
  • Official Selection, Bengals film festival, “The Queen” short film, India, 2018
  • Official selection, Mission short film festival, “The Angel Returns” short film, India, 2018.
  • The best short film, Thamarai FM awards, “The Angel Returns” short film, 2018.
  • 3rd Place, National Short Film Festival by Ministry for integration & Languages, “Beyond the border” short film,2018.
  • 1st Place, The best script writing, The best editor, National Youth film festival , “The Silent Killer” documentary film, 2018
  • Merit award, Soba Chalana National film festival, “2050” short film, 2017.
  • 3rd Place, National environmental short film festival, “The Last Seed” short film, 2017.
  • 3rd Place, National environmental short film festival, “The Last Seed” short film, 2017.
  • 1st Place, National MoFilm Festival by Ministry for integration & Languages, “The Second Face” short film, 2017.
  • Merit award, Vijay paper short film competition, “Min” short film, 2017.
  • 3rd Place, National Youth film festival , “Butterflies” documentary film, 2017
  • Best Director & The Best Short Film, AAA awards, “The Broken Ladder short film”, 2016.
  • Best Short Film, YSF award, “The Broken Ladder short film”, 2016.
  • Merit award, National youth film festival, “This will too go away” short film, 2016.
  • Official selection, Sri Rajakanthan short film festival, “The Angel” short film, 2015.
  • Rathy Awards, People’s choice award, “The Desire” short film, 2014.