“Jaffna is one of the major epicentres of Tamil culture with its own beauty and complexity. An International Film festival in Jaffna is long overdue and this is the beginning of a new and innovative film culture for Tamils all over the world.”

“It is noted that there are new signs of eagerness among the young generation of the North and the East in filmmaking as well as acquiring the needed knowledge and technology. At this juncture, I strongly believe that Jaffna International Cinema Festival will pave the way in getting wider exposure and create an environment to appreciate the innovative attempts in the arena of filmmaking in the North and the East.”

“It makes way for young filmmakers in Jaffna to see various good films that were produced both locally and abroad and in other languages. Seeing such films from different backgrounds and talents, helps them to compare their own works with it, and by doing so learn through the experience. In the time when the passion for film-making is growing with productions of short films etc, this festival will help the filmmakers to create films that influenced by good cinema.”