Background

Awards

Film Production

• Best International Narrative Feature Kushuthara- Pattern of Love - Laughlin International Film Festival 2015

• Certificate of Merit Awarded to Best Short Film, Birds In Cages - Fiji International Film Festival 2015

• Award of Recognition Kushuthara: Pattern of Love - The Indie Fest Film Awards 2015

• Film Kushuthara: Pattern of Love received 13 nominations during 14th Bhutan National Film Festival, Phuntsholing, Bhutan. 2015

• Guest of Honor, First Woman Filmmaker of Bhutan, South Asian Festival (SAFF), Goa, India, 2011

• Film Kushuthara: Wedding Dress nominated for South Asian Festival in Goa, India 2010

• South Asian Festival in Goa, India special recognition as the First Woman Filmmaker of Bhutan 2010

• Movie Kushuthara: Wedding Dress nominated for Asian Pacific Screen Award in Queensland, Australia 2009

• Movie Kushuthara: Wedding Dress nominated for Screening at Honolulu Academy of Arts, Hawaii, USA 2008

• Best Editor for Movie Kushuthara: Wedding Dress, 7th National Film Festival, Thimphu, Bhutan 2008

• Best Film & Culture Film for Movie Kushuthara: Wedding Dress, 7th National Film Festival, Thimphu, Bhutan 2008

• Best Jury Award in Direction and Editing for movie Dangphu, Thimphu, Bhutan 2006

Short Films

Birds In Cages
"Birds in Cages" is a moving story of friendship and resilience. Dechen and Pema face hardship, with Pema forced into marriage and Dechen trapped in an unhappy union. Tragedy strikes when Pema dies due to abuse. Determined to seek justice, Dechen transforms her life, finding new love and freedom. The film won accolades at the Fiji International Film Festival 2015 for its powerful narrative.

Duration: 25 minutes

TV SERIES

My Life, My Dream
Duration: 25 minutes/25 Episodes.

"My Life, My Dream" is a compelling 25-episode series, each lasting 25 minutes, funded and produced by Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS). It follows the journeys of diverse young individuals facing unemployment and transitioning from rural to urban life. The show intricately weaves humor and emotional depth as characters forge unexpected friendships, confront challenges, and chase aspirations. Through laughter and tears, they discover the true essence of friendship, family, and self-discovery, conveying a resounding message of hope and resilience. With universal themes, the series offers a captivating and relatable experience for audiences of all backgrounds.

The Journey of Life
Duration: 25 minutes/25 Episodes.

"The Journey of Life" is a gripping 25-episode series funded by Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS). It follows a young journalist's quest to compile a revealing report on the challenges faced by Bhutanese youths. Through candid interviews, it exposes harsh realities like violence, abuse, labor, unemployment, and discrimination. The journalist's journey leads to transformative insights, driving them to seek holistic solutions and foster positive change, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

Feature Films

Kushuthara: Pattern Of Love
Duration: 70 minutes.

One single thread weaves the story of the past and present lives of two people. Two people born on the opposite sides of the world, destined to meet, and realize karmic conditions and their consequences. On the surface, it is a typical boy-meets-girl theme, but only on the surface.

Living Script
Duration: 70 minutes.

"Living Script" written, directed, and narrated by Karma Deki, follows a Bhutanese scriptwriter in Queens, New York. Overcoming societal norms, she weaves four narratives reflecting her growth, culminating in the film's release after five years. It celebrates resilience and self-discovery, showcasing the transformative power of storytelling beyond boundaries.

Kushuthara: Wedding Dress
Duration: 70 minutes.

"Kushuthara: Wedding Dress" narrates the poignant love story of Meto Lhazey and Phuntsho Wangdi in Khomo, Luntshe. After their separation and Meto's tragic death, Phuntsho's life becomes haunted by a wedding dress, the Kushuthara, woven by Meto. Driven by guilt and longing for closure, Phuntsho seeks redemption by unraveling their story, exploring themes of love, loss, and the supernatural amidst the picturesque village backdrop.

Four Friends
Duration: 70 minutes.

After years of separation, four close friends reunite during an annual ritual at Peki's village home. As they joyfully share their life experiences, their stories go beyond fun and laughter, delving into the complexities of couple relationships, parenting, love lives, and the true essence of friendship.