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The Monk and the Gun Shortlisted for an Oscar

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>

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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>

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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>

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Pema Tseden In Memoriam

Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden died unexpectedly on May 8, 2023 while on location filming near Shigatse, China. He was only 53 and his death was reportedly due to a heart   more>

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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>

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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>

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