# Sri Lankan Short Films Loving Lanka by Sebastian Linda is Beautifully Adventurous By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-lanka References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/07/10/adventure-in-sri-lanka/) & [sebastian-linda.de](http://sebastian-linda.de/) There are so many places in the world that deserve the attention of tourists and German filmmaker Sebastian Linda has pointed his lens at one small part in his short film Loving Lanka. He travelled to the tear drop below India in order to capture the [people, culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign) and [stunning landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominica) of this little island. A gorgeous compilation of images and sounds, the Loving Lanka film will make people fall in love with the country instantly. Fubiz interestingly points out, "The artist connects the shots but using the technique of 'rewind.' The moments captured therefore place in reverse, providing a certain dynamism in this short film." It also adds a surreal element that captures the magic of this land. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reverse Storytelling:** Adopting the technique of 'rewind' in films to create a dynamic and surreal storytelling experience. - **Cinematic Tourism:** Using short films to showcase the beauty and cultural richness of a particular destination, inspiring tourists to visit. - **Immersive Visuals:** Creating visually stunning short films that evoke an emotional connection and captivate viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Video Production:** Opportunity for filmmakers to experiment with innovative storytelling techniques to create captivating short films. - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity to promote destinations through cinematic short films, appealing to tourists' sense of adventure and wanderlust. - **Creative Arts and Media:** Opportunity to explore new visual storytelling techniques in short films, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Tourism-Focused Video Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-tourism-board.md) - [Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-changed-me.md) - [Australian Short Film Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gday-short-film.md) - [Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slovenian-tourist-board.md) - [Kpop-Star Cinematic Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-short-film.md) - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [On-Arrival Driving License Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-driving-licenses.md) - [Adventurous Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saudi-tourism.md) - [Rainforest Music Video Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-love.md)