Resplendent Ceylon

About the project

A collection of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated five-star luxury hotels. Together, the portfolio includes six Michelin Keys and multiple Relais & Châteaux properties, representing hospitality at the highest level in the country.

The film translates culture, authenticity and a strong sense of place into a cohesive visual collection, allowing each property to retain its own character. Built around story, rhythm and atmosphere, the work was created to make the experience behind each hotel feel considered, immersive and distinct.

Conceived by the Fernando family, founders of Dilmah Ceylon Tea, Resplendent Ceylon is inspired by tea, kindness and hospitality. That origin became the starting point. Rather than presenting the hotels side by side, the films share one thread of tea, people and place, so that every property feels like a chapter of the same story.

The film also features Kayaam Wellness, a sister hotel of Resplendent Ceylon from the Reverie Collection.

Credits

Project
Resplendent Ceylon
Year
2026
Client
Resplendent Ceylon & Reverie Collection
Location
Sri Lanka
Concept
Ward Jonkman
Edit
Ward Jonkman
Production
Ward Jonkman
Color grading
Ward Jonkman
Models
Fiammetta Cardillo, Tatiana Kost
Deliverables
Hero film

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