A film about compassion in action
Loving Karma
What happens when suffering meets compassion?
A feature documentary about the journey of children at Jhamtse Gatsal and the transformative power of love, belonging, and compassion.
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What happens when suffering meets compassion?
Loving Karma follows a remarkable journey at Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community in the Himalayan foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, India. It asks how love, belonging, and compassion can help transform the karma of the past into something new.
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Film FestivalBend Film Festival
The Bend Film Festival is an annual independent cinema event that showcases over 100 professional and student films, including features, documentaries, and shorts. Recognized as an Academy-qualifying festival for select short film categories, it features screenings, panels, and parties across local venues.
Film FestivalHeartland Film Festival
Voted a top film festival, including ranking #1 in the USA TODAY 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards, the Heartland Film Festival is an 11-day independent film event held every October in Indianapolis, Indiana. Run by the nonprofit organization Heartland Film, it showcases over 200 films, hosts red carpet premieres and filmmaker Q&As, and awards tens of thousands of dollars in cash prizes for movies that do more than just entertain.
Film FestivalWilmington International Film Festival
The Wilmington International Film Festival is a multi-day cultural event in Wilmington, Delaware, that celebrates independent global cinema, local art, live music, and international food. Spearheaded by filmmaker Gordon DelGiorno, the festival features dozens of international and regional films, networking events, and student scholarship opportunities.
Film FestivalWashington West Film Festival
The Washington West Film Festival is an annual independent film event held in the Washington, D.C. area (primarily in Virginia). Founded in 2011, it is uniquely recognized for donating 100% of its net box office proceeds to charitable projects that combat childhood hunger, illness, and lack of education
Film FestivalLe Grand Bivouac
The 25th Anniversary Edition of Le Grand Bivouac takes place annually in the alpine city of Albertville, France. This prestigious event serves as a major international documentary film and book festival dedicated to travel, world discovery, and contemporary global issues.
Film FestivalTegernsee International Mountain Film Festival
The Tegernsee International Mountain Film Festival (Internationales Bergfilm-Festival Tegernsee) is an annual cultural event held in Tegernsee, Germany, that showcases documentaries, short films, and features celebrating mountain sports, alpine culture, and nature.
Film FestivalUnited Nations Association Film Festival
UNAFF is an annual, internationally recognized documentary film festival founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic. Established to honor the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is one of the oldest documentary-only film festivals in the United States.
Cinema ScreeningElectric Palace
The Electric Palace is a cozy, independent arthouse cinema located in the heart of Hastings Old Town in East Sussex, UK.
OtherSinging Bowl and Gong Concert
Singing Bowl and Gong Concert fundraiser for the children of Jhamtse Gatsal.
Community ScreeningFilm Screening & Q&A
Film screening of Loving Karma with the founder of Jhamtse Gatsal, Lobsang Phuntsok, and film Co-Director Johnny Burke joining live via Zoom after the film.
Film FestivalCalgary Justice Film Festival
The Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF) is an annual human rights event in Calgary, Alberta, held each November. It showcases international and local documentaries focused on social, environmental, and economic justice, offering completely free admission and post-screening expert discussions.
Cinema ScreeningBangalore International Centre
The Bangalore International Centre (BIC) is a non-profit, public-purpose institution in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2005. It serves as a neutral, inclusive hub for intellectual discourse, arts, culture, and community engagement, hosting hundreds of free public talks, performances, and workshops annually.
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Loving Karma Around the World
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Film FestivalPort Townsend Film Festival
PTFF is an annual independent film event held every September in the historic Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, Washington. Established in 1999, it features over 70 independent documentaries, narrative features, and short films alongside filmmaker Q&As, panels, and outdoor screenings.
- Best Feature Documentary
- Official Selection
Film Festival32nd Social Justice Film Festival
The Social Justice Film Festival in Chennai showcases independent cinema, documentaries, and short films focusing on human rights, equality, and social justice issues.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalLadek Mountain Festival
The 31st Lądek Mountain Festival (Festiwal Górski im. Andrzeja Zawady) will take place in the alpine town of Lądek-Zdrój, Poland. It stands as the oldest and largest mountain culture festival in the country. Often nicknamed the "Mountain Woodstock," the massive 4-day event draws over 12,000 outdoor enthusiasts, world-class climbers, and artists.
- Grand Prize
Film FestivalFive Lakes Film Festival
The Fünf Seen Filmfestival is a major annual film event in southern Germany. Established in 2007, it takes place in the picturesque Fünfseenland region about 30 kilometers southwest of Munich, near lakes like Starnberger See and Ammersee.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalIndian Film Festival of Melbourne
IFFM is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest annual festival celebrating cinema from India and the Indian subcontinent. Founded in 2010 and backed by the Victorian Government, it showcases over 130 films across dozens of languages through in-cinema and online screenings.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalTibetan Cultural Film Festival
The Tibet Film Festival is an annual multi-day cultural event founded in 2008. It showcases independent films produced and directed by Tibetan creators from both inside Tibet and the global diaspora. Inspired by the activist filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, the festival provides a crucial platform for authentic Tibetan storytelling, panel discussions, and short film competitions.
Online ScreeningDoc Edge Festival Online
The Doc Edge Festival is New Zealand’s Academy Award®-qualifying international documentary film festival, celebrating its 21st anniversary edition. Running from June 24 to August 10, 2026, the festival showcases a lineup of 87 films and immersive projects, featuring 28 world premieres.
- Official Selection
Cinema ScreeningPickford Film Center
Pickford Film Center is a forum and resource for independent cinema, strengthening community through education, dialogue, and the celebration of film.
Film FestivalFestival International du Film Alpin
The Festival International du Film Alpin des Diablerets (FIFALP) is Switzerland's oldest and most prestigious mountain film festival. Celebrating its 57th edition, the week-long event hosts roughly 30 films competing for the prestigious Grand Prize, drawing mountain lovers, adventurers, and environmentalists alike.
- Grand Prix
Film FestivalDoc Edge Festival
The Doc Edge Festival is New Zealand’s Academy Award®-qualifying international documentary film festival, celebrating its 21st anniversary edition. Running from June 24 to August 10, 2026, the festival showcases a lineup of 87 films and immersive projects, featuring 28 world premieres.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalWoods Hole Film Festival
The 35th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival (WHFF) will take place in the scenic village of Woods Hole on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent film festival on Cape Cod and the Islands. For the 2026 edition, the festival will return as an in-person only event with no virtual screenings.
- Official Selection
Cinema ScreeningBertha DocHouse
The UK’s first dedicated documentary cinema, the Bertha DocHouse screen offers a varied programme of international, cross-genre documentaries, as well as filmmaker Q&As, masterclasses and discussions, 7 days a week.
Film FestivalKathmandu International Mountain Film Festival
The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival is Nepal's largest and longest-running film event, celebrating mountain cultures, adventure, and environmental issues since 2000.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalBeverly Hills Film Festival
The Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) is an international cinematic event that bridges the gap between independent global filmmakers and the traditional Hollywood industry. Founded in 2000, it showcases a high-profile lineup of feature films, shorts, documentaries, and screenplays paired with red-carpet premieres and expert panel workshops.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalLake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival
The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival (LTDFF) is an annual cultural event celebrating independent non-fiction storytelling, environmental issues, and mountain culture in South Lake Tahoe, California.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalInternational Adventure and Discovery Film Festival
Since 1997, the International Adventure & Discovery Film Festival in Val d’Isère has been celebrating exploration and boldness through a selection of captivating films. Several awards are presented, including the Golden Eagle of Adventure, the festival’s highest honor awarded by the jury.
- Grand Prix of the Festival
- Public Choice Award
Film FestivalSebastopol Documentary Film Festival
The Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival (SDFF) is an internationally recognized cultural event dedicated to celebrating independent, non-fiction storytelling. Run annually in Sebastopol, California, it serves as an esteemed platform that spotlights social justice, public interest journalism, environmental issues, and progressive contemporary topics.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalJunction North International Documentary Film Festival
The Junction North International Documentary Film Festival (JNFF) is Northern Ontario’s premier celebration of non-fiction cinema. Staged annually in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, it showcases hard-hitting social documentaries, environmental films, and biographies from across the globe.
- Best of the Fest
- Best International Feature
- Audience Award
Film FestivalIstanbul International Spring Film Festival
The İstanbul International Spring Film Festival (IISFF) is an annual competitive event celebrating independent cinema from around the world. Embracing an "open for open minds" philosophy, it showcases features, shorts, and documentaries to connect emerging filmmakers with global audiences.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalAnnapolis Film Festival
The Annapolis Film Festival (AFF) is a premier cultural event in Maryland celebrating the art of contemporary independent cinema. Named one of the world's coolest film festivals by MovieMaker Magazine, it hosts industry panels, red carpets, and over 70 diverse films across four days in historic downtown Annapolis.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalFestival Escales Voyageuses
The Festival Escales Voyageuses is a prominent French travel and adventure film festival held annually in Avignon, Vaucluse. Organised by the non-profit association Aventure et Découverte, the event celebrates human adventure, exploration, and cultural discovery through non-fiction cinema, photography, and literature.
- The Audience Award
Film FestivalVancouver International Mountain Film Festival
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is an annual multi-day celebration of alpine culture, environmental initiatives, and extreme outdoor sports held in Vancouver, British Columbia. It connects filmmakers, world-class athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts through gripping documentaries about climbing, snow sports, and rugged exploration.
- Best Mountain Culture Film
Film FestivalTibetan Film Festival Praha
The Festival of Tibetan Films (FLIM) is an annual Prague-based event showcasing independent features and documentaries by Tibetan and Himalayan filmmakers. Through authentic cinema, it provides an intimate look into the region's rich cultural traditions and contemporary human rights realities.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalSnowdance Independent Film Festival
The Snowdance Independent Film Festival is widely regarded as Germany's most prominent and respected dedicated "indie" film festival. Based in Essen, Germany, it provides an aggressive platform for free-thinking, independent filmmakers by strictly prioritizing productions made with little to no state funding, major studio, or television network backing.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalKIDS International Family Film Festival
The KIDS International Family Film Festival (KIDSIFFF) is an annual, intercultural cinematic event dedicated to showcasing high-quality family films, children's content, and independent storytelling.
- Best Documentary
Film FestivalKarama Human Rights Film Festival
The Karama Human Rights Film Festival (KHRFF) is the first international human rights film event in Jordan and one of the premier advocacy-driven cinema platforms in the Arab region. Founded in 2010 by the Ma3mal 612 Think Factory, the festival uses the power of film, visual arts, and music to advocate for human dignity, combat extremism, and foster cross-cultural dialogue.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalThe International Adventure Film and Book Festival
The International Adventure Film and Book Festival (Festival International du Film et du Livre d'Aventure, commonly known as FIFAV) is an annual cultural celebration held in the coastal city of La Rochelle, France. Established in 2004, FIFAV is one of Europe’s premier gatherings for nature lovers, explorers, and non-fiction filmmakers.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalRojava İnternational Film Festival
The Rojava International Film Festival is a cinematic event held in the autonomous region of North and East Syria (Rojava), organized by the Rojava Film Commune.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalBanff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the world's most prestigious celebrations of mountain culture, outdoor sports, and environmental storytelling. Held annually in Banff, Alberta, Canada, it showcases the finest short films and documentaries featuring climbing, mountaineering, skiing, and rugged expeditions.
- Official Selection
Community ScreeningBulgaria Screening
A community screening of Jhamtse supporters gathered in Sofia.
Film FestivalDharamshala International Film Festival
The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is one of India’s most prominent independent film festivals, celebrated for bringing cutting-edge contemporary cinema to the Indian Himalayan region. Founded in 2012 by filmmakers Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, the event serves as a non-partisan cultural space in McLeod Ganj—the exile home of the Dalai Lama.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalAsiatica Film Festival
Encounters with Asian Cinema is an annual Rome-based festival established in 2000 to showcase independent Asian films, documentaries, and shorts. The event serves as a cultural bridge by integrating film premieres with art exhibitions, literary discussions, and political forums to foster dialogue between Europe and Asia.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalT.H.I.S. Buddhist Film Festival
The Thus Have I Seen (T.H.I.S.) Buddhist Film Festival (THISBFF) is the longest-running and only biennial Buddhist film event in Singapore. Organized by the non-profit group Dharma In Action Ltd., it is widely recognized as one of the top four premier Buddhist film festivals globally. It provides a dedicated cinematic platform designed to share the Buddha's timeless teachings of wisdom, mindfulness, and compassion through non-competitive storytelling.
- Official Selection
Film FestivalHK Lights Film Festival
Located in the heart of Hong Kong , the HK Lights Film Festival is a beacon for independent filmmakers and cinephiles around the world. The festival is a movement to champion diverse voices and promote social change through the art of cinema.
- Award Winner
A companion to Loving Karma
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Planting Kindness
21 Days to Deepen Love & Compassion
Planting Kindness is a free 21-day journey inspired by Jhamtse Gatsal and created as a companion to Loving Karma. Each day offers one small Seed of love, presence, or compassion to carry into your own life.
Small acts. A brighter tomorrow.
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