Death by Digital (2025)

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Death by Digital is a short documentary that examines the fading legacy of film photography in Sri Lanka through the eyes of those who lived it. Featuring candid interviews with a veteran photographer and a longtime color lab owner, the film traces the industry’s transition from analogue to digital, revealing the quiet disappearance of an art form. With poetic visuals and a reflective tone, the documentary invites audiences to consider what is lost when tradition gives way to convenience—and whether film still has a place in a digital world.

Director: Nayanakantha Premakumara
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Editing: Nayanakantha Premakumara
Production: Nartwork Media, Western Tower Films
Country: Sri Lanka
Budget: $150
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death by Digital about?
Death by Digital is a short documentary that examines the fading legacy of film photography in Sri Lanka through the eyes of those who lived it. Featuring candid interviews with a veteran photographer and a longtime color lab owner, the film traces the industry’s transition from analogue to digital, revealing the quiet disappearance of an art form. With poetic visuals and a reflective tone, the documentary invites audiences to consider what is lost when tradition gives way to convenience—and whether film still has a place in a digital world.
Who directed Death by Digital?
Death by Digital was directed by Nayanakantha Premakumara.
Who stars in Death by Digital?
Death by Digital stars Nayanakantha Premakumara, Panduka de Silva, Athula Dias.
How long is Death by Digital?
Death by Digital has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Death by Digital?
Death by Digital is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Death by Digital?
Death by Digital had a budget of $150.
Where was Death by Digital produced?
Death by Digital was produced in Sri Lanka.