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International Buddhist Film Festival
Buddhist Film Foundation (BFF) is the world’s leading resource for Buddhist-themed and Buddhist-inspired cinema. The independent BFF presents, archives, preserves and promotes films of all kinds: features, documentaries, animation, experimental work, children’s films and television programs. BFF serves audiences, educators and filmmakers in partnership with presenting institutions around the world.
General information
- Dates
- Not available
- Location
- Not available
- Submission deadline
- Not available
- Eligibility
- International
- Subtitles
- Not available
- Official website
- http://www.buddhistfilmfoundation.org
- Last checked
- 23 September 2026
News
Free Online Screenings of The Dalai Lama’s Gift
The International Buddhist Film Festival Official Selection screening of The Dalai Lama’s Gift had a full house at the Smith Rafael Film Center on Sunday, June 21. Director Ed Bastian … The post Free Online Screenings of The Dalai Lama’s Gift first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
BuddhaFest 2026 Online Festival Runs July 13–August 23
This year’s Lion’s Roar Presents BuddhaFest online festival embraces the theme of The Unshakable Heart: Buddhist Wisdom for Finding Peace in Troubled Times, and features ten films selected by our … The post BuddhaFest 2026 Online Festival Runs July 13–August 23 first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
IBFF Official Selection Screening: The Dalai Lama’s Gift
The Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday year has seen several new films featuring him, and our next Official Selection Screening will be The Dalai Lama’s Gift, with Tibetan Buddhism scholar Roger … The post IBFF Official Selection Screening: The Dalai Lama’s Gift first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
Wisdom of Happiness New Film with HH the Dalai Lama
After its West Coast Premiere as an International Buddhist Film Festival (IBFF) Official Selection, Wisdom of Happiness has been launched into theaters in a dozen countries. Richard Gere is an … The post Wisdom of Happiness New Film with HH the Dalai Lama first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
BuddhaFest 2025 Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Online Festival
BuddhaFest celebrates its 15th anniversary with an online festival titled “15 Years of Light and Wisdom,” presented in partnership with Lion’s Roar magazine July 14–August 24, 2025. Featuring a dozen … The post BuddhaFest 2025 Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Online Festival first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
Werner Penzel In Memoriam
Filmmaker Werner Penzel has died in Italy. He was 75 and had lived in Japan for many years.
Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary Year!
Buddhist Film Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and will be presenting a number of events and launching key initiatives throughout the year, including screenings, a conference, a … The post Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary Year! first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder SOLD OUT—ENCORE ANNOUNCED
The International Buddhist Film Festival Official Selection Series screening on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with the World premiere of O Mother Gaia—The World of Gary Snyder completely sold out. An … The post Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder SOLD OUT—ENCORE ANNOUNCED first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.
Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder
The next International Buddhist Film Festival Official Selection Series screening will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025 with the World premiere of O Mother Gaia—The World of Gary Snyder.… The post Official Selection Series Screening New Film on Gary Snyder first appeared on BUDDHIST FILM FOUNDATION ORG.