Organization
01Founder
Tharindu Sandaruwan's Media · TSM Org
Founded TSM Org for media production and creative projects.
Experience
Roles & ventures
My experience includes media production, photography, technology, and school leadership.
Photography
02Photographer & Owner
Tharindu Sandaruwan Photography
Photographs events, people, and places through Tharindu Sandaruwan Photography.
Media production
03September 2026 – Present
Production Executive
Red Rex Entertainment (RRE) Group · KRG Group of Companies
Coordinates production and supports technical operations and creative media projects.
Volunteering
04Present
Volunteer Tutor
Vinivida Organization
Volunteers as a tutor, teaching media topics and practical skills.
Studies and qualifications
Education
My education includes current Engineering Technology studies, Scholarship and GCE Ordinary Level results, and Written English qualifications from Colombo Academy of Language Skills and Dramatic Arts (CALSDA).
Education
Passed
Scholarship Examination 2018
Passed the examination in 2018.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 2
Merit · 2019
Passed Grade 2 Written English with Merit.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 4
Honors · December 2021
Passed Grade 4 Written English with Honors.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 5
Passed
Passed Grade 5 Written English.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 6
Honors · January 2022
Passed Grade 6 Written English with Honors.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 7
Merit · October 2023
Passed Grade 7 Written English with Merit.
Written English · CALSDA
Grade 8
Honors · June 2024
Passed Grade 8 Written English with Honors.
Education
6A grades and 3B Grades
GCE Ordinary Level examination
GCE Ordinary Level results: 6 A grades and 3 B grades.
Current studies
GCE Advanced Level
Ananda College, Colombo 10
I am currently studying Engineering Technology.
School and community
Leadership & memberships
Radio and broadcasting
Organizing Committee Member
Radio Club of Ananda College
Helps organise activities as a member of the Radio Club’s Organizing Committee. August 2025 – Present
School leadership
Organizer
Green Club · Ananda College, Colombo 10
Organises club activities and supports environmental projects at Ananda College. August 2025 – Present
Media and broadcasting
Chief Technical Officer
Media and Broadcasting Unit · Sri Sumangala College, Panadura
Managed technical operations for the unit’s media and broadcasting work.
Media and broadcasting
Chief Coordinator
Media and Broadcasting Unit · Sri Sumangala College, Panadura
Coordinated the unit’s activities and its work with other groups.
Media
Media Coordinator
English Literary Association · Sri Sumangala College
Coordinated media work for the English Literary Association. 2023 – July 2025
Media
Media Coordinator
Interact Club · Sri Sumangala College
Coordinated media work for the Interact Club. 2024 – July 2025
Photography
Photography Intern
Photographic Club · Sri Sumangala College
Supported photography activities with the school’s Photographic Club. 2023 – July 2025
Membership
LEO
Leo Club of Sri Sumangala College
Served as a member of the school’s Leo Club. 2024 – July 2025
Membership
Member
All Island School Media Units
Has been a member of All Island School Media Units since 2024. 2024 – Present
Membership
Member
Debating & Oratory Society of Sri Sumangala College
Was a member of the Debating & Oratory Society from 2024 to July 2025. 2024 – July 2025
Membership
Member
Science Society of Sri Sumangala College
Was a member of the Science Society from 2023 to July 2025. 2023 – July 2025
Milestones and recognition
Achievements
Quiz competition
Runner-up
Celestia 2024 · Organized by Ananda College
Finished as runner-up in the Celestia 2024 quiz competition.
Technical media competition
Third place
Chaturmana 2024 · Organized by Mahanama College
Placed third in the technical category at Chaturmana 2024.
Technical media competition
Participant
Chaturmana 2026 · Organized by Mahanama College
Participated in the technical category at Chaturmana 2026.
Technical media competition
Fourth place
Induwara Asna 2026 · Organized by Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Placed fourth in the technical category at Induwara Asna 2026.
Technical media competition
Participant
Sihas Sankathana · Organized by Ranabima Royal College
Participated in the technical category at Sihas Sankathana.
Technical media competition
Participant
Peraliya · Organized by Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya
Participated in the technical category at Peraliya.
Technical media competition
Participant
ABHiYOGA · Organized by Bandaranaike College, Gampaha
I took part in the technical category.
Writing
Participant
A Book Worth a Country Book Writing Program · Organized by the Government of Sri Lanka
Received a participation certificate for the book writing program, with TV Derana as media sponsor.
Technical media competition
Fourth place
Ananda College Best Announcer Competition 2025
Placed fourth in the technical category at the Ananda College Best Announcer Competition 2025.
Swimming and water safety
Participant
Special Lifesaving, Floating and Water Safety Awareness Program
Took part in the program run by the Sri Lankan Police Lifesaving Service at Hotel Ramadiya swimming pool.
Swimming
Third place · under-9
Panadura Aquatic Club · Leo Club of Panadura · Lions Club District 306 A1
Finished third in an under-9 event representing Panadura Aquatic Club.
Swimming
Third place results · under-11
School house swimming tournaments
Placed third in under-11 school-house swimming tournaments.
Beyond formal roles
Creative and technical practice
Competition
Technical Media Competitions
Celestia 2024 · Chaturmana 2024 and 2026 · Induwara Asna 2026 · Sihas Sankathana · Peraliya · ABHiYOGA · Ananda College Best Announcer Competition 2025
Took part in technical media competitions and the Celestia 2024 quiz competition.
Quiz
Runner-up
Celestia 2024 · Organized by Ananda College
Finished as runner-up in the Celestia 2024 quiz competition.
Photography
Event Photography
School and community events · Ceremonies · Buddhist subjects
Photographs school and community events, ceremonies, and Buddhist places and traditions.
Production
Media Production
Radio Club of Ananda College · Media and Broadcasting Unit of Sri Sumangala College
Has experience with the Ananda College Radio Club and Sri Sumangala College’s Media and Broadcasting Unit, including broadcasting, audio, DJ operations, photography, and video production.
Digital creativity
Digital Creativity
Graphic design, social media content creation, and web development
Creates graphic designs, social media content, and websites.
Sports
Swimming
Panadura Aquatic Club · School-house swimming tournaments
Placed third in an under-9 event with Panadura Aquatic Club and in under-11 school-house tournaments, and took part in a lifesaving and water-safety awareness program.