Bhutan Film Society

23/06/2026

21/06/2026

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07/06/2026

Bhutanese filmmaker Dechen Roder reflects on returning to Dharamsha...

29/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners for the National Script Development Grant 2026. We are eagerly waiting for you stories to come to life on the silver screen. My heartfelt congrats to Thinley Wangchuk my right-hand man of the Bhutan Film Society for winning this year's NSDG, you deserve it and I am hoping you and your narratives to shine as a storyteller and a filmmaker. A big tashi delek to Chand Rai for yet another successfully closing of the third edition of NSDG. You and I both agree in how important it has become in developing talent for our industry to tell our own unique perspectives. Your innitiative has made a big impact within our cinema community. Tashi delek!
It was wonderful to connect with Subhadra Mahajan and having you here in Bhutan.

28/05/2026

Well deserved and congratulations Dechen Roder a founding member of Bhutan Film Society. We at Bhutan Film Society are so proud of you for this esteemed accolade. We always look forward to you for your guidance and inspiration.

Distinguished Alum and Outstanding Young Alum Awards 2025!

Woodstock School is proud to celebrate Dr John Whitcomb ’69, recipient of the Distinguished Alum Award 2025, and Dechen Roder ’98, recipient of the Outstanding Young Alum Award 2025.

Dr Whitcomb has been recognised for his pioneering work in medicine, nutrition, and brain health, and for a career marked by scientific curiosity, compassion, and service.

Dechen Roder has been honoured for her remarkable contributions to Bhutanese and international cinema, and for her work as a filmmaker, producer, and storyteller.

Both awardees reflect the spirit of Woodstock alumni: curious, courageous, creative, and deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.

Read more through the link: https://www.woodstockschool.in/alumni-distinguished-awards-2025/

Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alum and Outstanding Young Alum Awards are open until the end of June. To nominate an alum, use the following link or email us at [email protected]: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0uDSzTWTqkyCURmdZBlih_eS2P-YkfVOog9ZamtQe0BUMlo4WkFXWTBKOVpMVkhGVUc4MldWRjFIVS4u&route=shorturl

22/05/2026

Bhutan Film Society is heading to the European Union Film Festival 2026.

09/05/2026

Bhutan Film Society is deeply honored to pay our heartfelt tribute to the late Pema Tseden on his death anniversary. Marking this moment through the privilege of revisiting one of his most profound works, Old Dog (2011). It has been both a humbling and deeply moving experience for all of us.
Over the past two weeks, we have had the rare opportunity to immerse ourselves in his cinematic world, made possible through the generous support and guidance of Norbu Tshering of Nortse Production. Beginning with The Search (2009) and culminating in Old Dog (2011), this journey has allowed us to look beyond the surface of his films and glimpse the depth of his convictions as a filmmaker. Through his films we feel his need for resistance done in such a subtle way and his unwavering commitment to portraying the realities of Tibetan life with honesty and dignity.
It is an immeasurable loss for our community, and for the broader cinematic world, to have lost a filmmaker of his caliber especially one whose voice emerged so powerfully from our own region. Yet, even in his absence, his presence endures. His films remain with us as teachers, urging us to listen more closely, to observe more patiently and to tell our own stories with truth and compassion.
Bhutan Film Society will continue to screen the rest of late Pema Tseden's films and its open to all who are interested. On behalf of BFS I would like to once again thank Mr. Norbu Thsering and I would also like to thank Thinley Wangchuk for connecting us with Mr. Norbu la. This is a wonderful example how films tend to unite us and build on the community.

-Sangye

08/05/2026

Join us as we honor the legacy of Pema Tseden on his death anniversary with a special screening of his masterpiece, Old Dog. One of his most vital and critically acclaimed films, it is frequently praised for its poignant, realistic depiction of modern Tibetan life, cultural loss, and shifting economic values.

This tribute celebrates a visionary who transformed Tibetan cinema. The screening will be followed by a discussion with filmmaker and critic Norbu Tshering.

We welcome everyone interested in film and culture to join us for this reflection.

📍 Where: Samuh Office

🕒 When: 6 PM , 8. 05.26

🎟 Entry: Free/Open to all

02/05/2026

Bhutan Film Society held a special screening of The Search (2009) by the late Director Pema Tseden, a filmmaker whose work continues to resonate deeply across borders and generations.
We had the rare privilege of having the film presented to us by film critic, anthropologist and founder of Nortse Production Mr. Norbu Tshering. His thoughful introduction and reflection in giving us a quick breakdown into the timeline of Tibetan Cinema and its evolution added profound depth to the viewing experience.We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Mr. Norbu for his generosity in sharing his knoweledge with our community.
We also take this moment to honor the legacy of Pema Tseden, whose gentle yet powerful storytelling has left an enduring mark on cinema making the cinema culture within our region that much richer.
Mr. Norbu Tshering we would love to continue this friendship we share over what we all love with cinema in our hearts.

30/04/2026

Bhutan Film Society is excited to announce that we will be watching The Search by Pema Tseden this Friday.

The late Pema Tseden was a renowned Tibetan filmmaker, screenwriter, and author credited with initiating the Tibetan New Wave in cinema. His films offered realistic and intimate depictions of contemporary Tibetan life, moving away from exoticized portrayals.

For this Friday’s screening, the film will be presented by Norbu Tshering—filmmaker, film critic, and the founder of Nortse Production.

Join us this Friday (01.05.26)

Venue: Samuh Conference Hall

Time: 6:00 PM

See you there! ✨🫶