Ilanthirayan 'Alan' Arumugam, a multifaceted individual with a penchant for creative expression, entered the world in 1978, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would span decades.
With an innate passion for poetry and writing, Alan's creative endeavors began to take shape, laying the foundation for a career that would eventually span multiple disciplines.
During his university days, Alan's academic pursuits in business administration and accounting provided a solid foundation for his future endeavors, even as his true calling lay in the realm of the arts.
As he delved deeper into his creative pursuits, Alan's talents for directing stage plays and cultural events began to flourish, showcasing his versatility and range as a writer-director.
The Austrian short film 'Copy Shop' (2001) directed by the visionary Virgil Widrich played a crucial role in shaping the artistic trajectory of a renowned filmmaker, catalyzing a profound epiphany that forever altered his perception of the narrative potential and visual perspective.
This groundbreaking cinematic experience instilled in him a profound sense of wonder and awe, fuelling his passion for world cinema and the power of storytelling to transcend linguistic and cultural barriers.
Moreover, his own distinctive life experiences, marked by both triumph and adversity, have served as a rich tapestry of inspiration, weaving together the intricate threads of his scripts and characters into a tapestry of depth and complexity.
Alan, the visionary founder of Ysa Screen Media, a pioneering Australian-based creative studio, is dedicated to crafting innovative and captivating films that transcend geographical boundaries, combining the essence of realism with the magic of enthralling narratives to create a unique cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of the medium.
Alan's most recent outstanding achievement is the remarkable supernatural thriller, Aiyai: Wrathful Soul, which made its highly anticipated debut in the early months of 2020 and has since garnered widespread critical acclaim and an impressive array of awards and selections from esteemed international film festivals.
Currently, Alan is dedicating his time and expertise to the preproduction phase of his ambitious and highly anticipated action-packed thriller, Rocada, and has an impressive slate of projects in various stages of development, including the intriguing The Nine Knights and the captivating The Forgotten 1943.
Rocada, a forthcoming Hollywood-Australian co-production, is slated to be filmed in Australia and is poised to deliver a heart-pumping, action-packed thriller that boasts a diverse ensemble cast, ensuring a broad appeal that effortlessly traverses genre boundaries.
When inquired about his approach to filmmaking, Alan candidly disclosed his eagerness to delve into a wide range of genres, pioneer innovative narrative techniques, and forge profound bonds with his audience, ultimately catalyzing their imagination and inspiring them to reach new creative summits.
