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2017: A Remarkable Year for Buddhist Cinema

This year, the 17th for Buddhist Film Foundation (BFF), saw a number of events in the Buddhist cinema arena that suggest the best is yet to come.

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6th Annual Dharamshala International Film Festival Opens November 2

The 6th Annual Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) runs November 2–5, 2017 and features thirty-six works from eighteen nations. DIFF has become one of India’s leading independent film festivals and   more>

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12th Annual Buddhist Film Festival in Europe (BFFE) Runs September 29–October 1

The 12th annual Buddhist Film Festival in Europe (BFFE) takes place at the EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland, September 29–October 1, 2017. Submissions are now closed and the full program   more>

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New Film About the Dalai Lama In Theaters Now

The Last Dalai Lama?, the new film by director Mickey Lemle (Ram Dass Fierce Grace, Compassion In Exile), has been extended for a third consecutive week at two theaters in   more>

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New Film About the Dalai Lama to be Released in July

The Last Dalai Lama?, the new film by director Mickey Lemle (Ram Dass Fierce Grace, Compassion In Exile), will open in four San Francisco Bay Area theaters on July 7.   more>

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It’s A Wrap! IBFF 2017 Completes Runs in LA and the Bay Area

Packed houses at the Writers Guild Theater in LA and the Smith Rafael Film Center in the Bay Area welcomed IBFF 2017’s offering of films from seven nations.

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IBFF 2017 Comes to San Rafael June 9-11 After a Triumphant Run in LA

International Buddhist Film Festival 2017 completed a packed June 2–4 run at BuddhaFest LA in Los Angeles, and will be held June 9-11 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, a   more>

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IBFF 2017 Tickets on Sale!

International Buddhist Film Festival 2017 will be presented June 2–4 in Los Angeles, and June 9–11 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lineups have been announced and tickets are   more>

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IBFF 2017 Lineups Announced, Tickets on Sale!

International Buddhist Film Festival 2017 will be presented June 2–4 in Los Angeles, and June 9–11 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lineups have been announced and tickets are   more>

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IBFF 2017 Dates Announced

International Buddhist Film Festival 2017 will be presented June 2-4 in Los Angeles, and June 9-11 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Final program selection is underway and will be   more>

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