DESH AMILA

Immigrant. Entrepreneur. Survivor.

DESH AMILA

ABOUT DESH

Desh Amila is an entrepreneur, producer and educator. Born in Sri Lanka, Desh moved to Melbourne, Australia where, in 2011, he founded Think Inc - the world’s first touring company to exclusively tour internationally recognised educators, thought-leaders and scientists. The pandemic led Desh to launch This is 42 - a multimedia platform - host to some of the world's most influential thinkers. Desh has also produced multiple award winning documentaries, including "Better Left Unsaid " and "Islam and the Future of Tolerance". In 2024, Desh co-founded DissidentDialogues - the world's largest heterodox intellectual event.

MY PROJECTS

Events, Accolades & Work

Better Left Unsaid Film The premise behind Better Left Unsaid, lies in the unconfined analysis of the often violent extremism of today’s Western political landscape. As liberal democracy becomes increasingly challenged in the West, we expose the dangerous tactics employed by the radical-left and far-right, alike. In a world where political polarization frames the way in which we live, a new path forward of unity is needed more than ever before. The value of the film lies in its impact, brevity and digestibility — as we confront the philosophical underpinnings of the radical left and their extreme right counterpart.

Islam and the Future of Tolerance

This Is 42 – Director/Producer

In a world riven by violence and misunderstanding, prominent atheist author Sam Harris and Islamist-turned-liberal Muslim Maajid Nawaz seek to provide a remedy to the polarising rhetoric and obscurantism around the topic of Islam.

This Is 42 We’re a dynamic team of young people who aim to advance humankind by bringing passionate people together. Diverse and electrifying speakers inspire our audiences.

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Your lecture was very well received by both University staff and community members in attendance and formed part of the University’s popular community engagement program and public lecture series.

Associate Professor Laura DanIndustry and Community Engagement - Charles Sturt University

I want to thank you so much for your address to our 61 delegates from 23 countries at our recently completed Summit. Your life stories of discrimination and how you overcame those obstacles since coming to Australia were powerful and inspiring. You’ve been there, so they could relate to you. Your friendly, open and inviting presence was proof that the actions you suggested to them have made a difference in your life.

Evelyn SeubertPresident - International Youth Media Summit