Ancient Himalayan Ritual

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​Our films investigate the inner state and experience of  ritual cham dancers as they prepare and perform extensive chanting, visualization and highly choreographed gestures attuning to enlightened beings. 

We live in remote Himalayan villages for months, returning to the same places over decades. We interview Buddhist leaders, scholars, dance masters, dancers, and community members about the meanings and mechanics of the dances,
​but also attune to the rhythms of daily life and what is unsaid. ​

Films

Dance of the Dakinis

Female empowerment in Vajranyana Buddhism

Best Documentary Short: California Indies, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2024
Official Selection: Himachal Short Film Festival, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India, 2024
Official Selection: San Diego Independent Cinema Awards, San Diego, CA, USA 2024
​Official Selection: Bozeman International Film Festival, Bozeman, MT, USA 2024
Semi-Finalist: International Buddhist Film Festival, Oakland, CA, USA 2023
Official Selection: San Souci Festival of Dance Cinema Boulder, CO, USA 2023
​Official Selection: Toronto International Women Film Festival, Toronto, Canada 2023
​Official Selection: Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival, Toronto, Canada 2023

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Ocean of Mudra

Researching ancient cham dance ritual in Ladakh, India

Official Selection: Himachal Short Film Festival, Manali, India 2022
Official Selection: Calcutta International Film Festival, Kolkata, India 2022
Official Selection: Bozeman International Film Festival, Bozeman, MT, USA 2022
Official Selection: Eho Mountain Film Festival, Skopje, Macedonia 2022

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