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 the 15 title Shortlist. His previous film, Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom gained more>IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series
See the IBFF 2023 Official Selections Spotlight Series schedule for ticket links more>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.
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BUDDHAFEST 2023
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 by IBFF. BuddhaFest streams September 10–October 22. more>
NOW STREAMING
The new film Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity, directed by Dorsay Alavi, is streaming on Amazon Prime Video as a three part series. The film was an IBFF 2023 Official Selection presented at the Smith Rafael Film Center, with the director in person. more>