Retold World is an independent organisation working across documentary, public engagement, and research to support dialogue, accountability, and civic participation in contexts shaped by conflict and repression.

Established in the UK and Sri Lanka, Retold World operates across South Asia and internationally, collaborating with civil society organisations, researchers, artists, and media partners. Its work brings together film, facilitated discussion, and long-term engagement to create spaces for reflection, exchange, and critical conversation.

Projects led by Retold World combine screenings with structured dialogue and sustained public engagement. The organisation has worked with partners including Open Society Foundations, Cornell University, Amnesty International, and a range of local institutions and networks. Its initiatives have reached diasporic, academic, and practitioner audiences internationally.

Retold World operates through partnerships with trusted regional collaborators, combining international reach with locally grounded knowledge, relationships, and political awareness. Its model emphasises flexibility, safety, and sustained engagement in complex environments.

The organisation’s work brings together documentary practice and impact expertise. Kannan Arunasalam leads on creative direction, research, and public engagement, while Sweta Velpillay contributes experience in programme design and systems thinking across political, social, and environmental contexts.

Registered in both Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, Retold World operates with full financial and reporting accountability.