Dharamshala, once a sleepy town in the foothills of the North Indian Himalaya, is now a global destination, the exile home of the Dalai Lama, the capital of the Tibetan diaspora, and more recently, an international cricket venue. All year round, thousands of visitors from all over India and around the world clog its narrow streets, drawn by the beauty of its mountain setting and its curious mix of local Gaddi, Tibetan and international cultures. 



As filmmakers based in Dharamshala, Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, of White Crane Films have long believed that the town’s unusual profile would make it a perfect location for an international film festival. It is with this in mind that they have launched the first edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival in 2012. Now it will be its 4th year.

Please find here a full list of this years program. Each screening will enriched with discussions and workshops around the content of the films and their production.