For the second time, Bhutan has submitted a new film by Pawo Choyning Dorji for consideration by the Academy Awards® for Best International Feature, and it has been selected for more>
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IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series
See the IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series schedule for ticket links and updates on guests and speakers. more>
The Monk and the Gun Submitted for Oscar by Bhutan
For the second time, Bhutan has submitted a new film by Pawo Choyning Dorji for consideration by the Academy Awards® for Best International Feature. His previous film, Lunana: A Yak more>
BuddhaFest 2023 Online Festival Runs September 10–October 22
This year’s BuddhaFest Online Festival is presented by Lion’s Roar, and features a very special seven-film tribute to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in celebration of his 88th year, programmed more>
Pema Tseden In Memoriam
Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden died unexpectedly on May 8th while on location filming near Shigatse, China. He was only 53 and his death was reportedly due to a heart attack. more>
IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series
Tickets Now on Sale
The IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series begins April 30th and extends over a number of months at the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, California. The schedule so more>
International Buddhist Film Festival 2023
Official Selection Spotlight Series
IBFF announces its 2023 Official Selections and the schedule for its Spotlight Series at the Smith Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, California. Featuring films from China, India, the U.S., more>
