Storytelling bornfrom stone& earth.
The studio developing bold, character-driven film, television and documentaries rooted in place, memory and the quiet weight of what we leave behind.
A storyteller working at the seam of page and screen.
Su Dharmapala is a writer and producer whose work moves fluidly between literature and the screen. Onyx & Ochre is the home for that practice — a studio built on craft, patience and the conviction that the most resonant stories are the ones drawn from real earth and lived experience.
From original features to returnable series and intimate documentaries, Su develops projects with an emphasis on distinctive voice, cultural texture and characters who linger long after the final frame. Each project is shepherded from the first spark of an idea through development, financing and into production.
Four disciplines, one obsession — the story.
Writing
Original screenplays and adaptations built on a singular voice. From first draft to production polish, the word comes first — precise, textured and unafraid of silence.
Producing
Shepherding stories from spark to screen — development, packaging, financing and the careful assembly of the right creative team to protect the vision.
World Building
Rich, believable worlds grounded in research and place. Cultural specificity treated not as decoration but as the beating heart of the narrative.
Collaboration
Partnering with directors, financiers and broadcasters who share a commitment to craft, patience and bold, character-driven storytelling.
In development & beyond.
A selection of projects currently moving through the studio at various stages of development and production.
Let's talk.
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