Payagalage Don Shirley Shelton (born in 1944 in Hatton, Sri Lanka - died 23 June 2009) was a film director and writerThe Complete Index to World Film, Shelton Payagala, Retrieved 2 May 2009 who began as an acting instructor in the mid-1970s.
Biography Shelton studied at Sri Pada Vidyalaya, Hatton, 1956 to 1960 and Prince of Wales, Moratuwa. He had been an active member in the literature, cinema and stage circles. Following the examples set by literary giants like Martin Wickramasinghe and G B Senanayake, Payagala had started his stint with the art scene by scripting several theater plays and poems. The Sunday Times, By Susitha R. Fernando (20 May 2007), "Awaiting a sponsor", Retrieved 2 May 2009 He has conducted several workshops in Film appreciation and Philosophy at the Subodhi Human Development Center in Piliyandala. His influence and teaching were the foundation for a young generation starting a career in art in Sri Lanka. Sunday Observer, "Winners all the way... Sumith – Best Actor", Retrieved 2 May 2009 Daily News, by Nadira Gunatilleke (6 February 2004), "Institute hopes to promote Lanka, China ties ", Retrieved 2 May 2009
Filmography Golu Muhude Kunatuwa (1991) The Sunday Times, By Susitha R. Fernando , "Chandrasiri : A man of many parts", Retrieved 2 May 2009 Malata Noena Bambaru (1982)
Publication Wisivana Siyavase Wishmaya Charli Chaplin 1st Editionvijithayapa.com Wisivana Siyavase Wishmaya Charli Chaplin 1st Edition,
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