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ALAN'S JOURNEY

Born into a family of writers, Ilanthirayan (Alan) developed an early love for poetry and storytelling, using them to explore his imagination. He spent countless hours in libraries, immersed in literature and writing his own stories. This passion grew into documenting personal experiences through essays and short stories, earning him numerous accolades, including a National Writing Award.

Alan dedicated years to studying world cinema. His work emphasises realism and character-driven narratives with emotional and cultural depth. He strives to create commercially successful films for international audiences, integrating innovative techniques and highlighting overlooked historical events. Alan is also committed to supporting charitable initiatives and serving as a positive role model for future filmmakers.

YSA Screen Media

Alan leads YSA Screen Media, an Australia-based studio focused on bold, genre-defying international films. The studio crafts diverse original, emotionally resonant stories for global audiences and prides itself on developing immersive narratives with strong commercial appeal. Alan’s debut feature, the supernatural thriller AIYAI: Wrathful Soul (2020), earned multiple awards and festival selections. He is now in pre-production for ROCADA (2025/2026), a high-octane action thriller. TRENCHSCAPE 1939, THE NINE KNIGHTS, and THE FORGOTTEN 1943, spanning various genres and historical periods.

Alan says:
“I’ve come to value a life deeply observed—understanding human nature, exploring life’s eccentricities, and honouring the natural world. I aim to experiment with storytelling that forges meaningful connections and stirs audiences’ imaginations.”

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YSA SCREEN MEDIA

Office 1
Level 1, 68 Commercial Road, Newstead, QLD – 4006

Office 2
Garden City Office Park,
2404 Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains, QLD – 4113

Mobile: (+61) 401021551
Ysascreenmedia@gmail.com