"I have always been fascinated by the art of making films through out my life and I have always dreamed of making one. This short Tibetan film that I have made with the help of my good friends who helped me full fill my dream. I am very grateful for their help. As a first time short filmmaker I hope I will get the chance in the future to make better films that have more depth and length as regular films. I have always believed film is the only medium that allows the individuals to express one's feelings and talents beyond any restrictions. Therefore making films are like storytelling and that this medium shouldn't be expensive, rather it should be more expressive of human behaviors to connect each and everyone. If this is achieved then I believe any film would be worthwhile watching. I hope who ever watches this short film will enjoy it. Please let your friends and family know about this short film"
Rabyang Thonden Gyalkhang
About the Director
Rabyang Thonden Gyalkhang grew up in the foothills of the Himalayas. Dharamsala is where many westerners come to the Center of Tibetan Studies to study the art and spirituality of Buddhism. Rabyang is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thonden who reside in Seattle, Washington. In this short Tibetan Film, his father, Mr. Losang Thonden plays the character of the grand master. Mr. Losang Thonden was also in a major big budget Hollywood film, "Seven Years in Tibet" in which he had a part as a Pilgrim leader. Rabyang came to the US in 1996, graduated from Colorado Rocky Mountain High School and later moved to Seattle where he graduated from North Seattle Community College. He plans to attend Vancouver Film School this following year of 2002 where he plans to pursue his childhood dream as a film maker.
Rabyang Thonden is now working on a full feature length script, which he plans to shoot in India after year 2003. Right now he is also looking for interested donors and investors for his film. For more information you can contact him at [email protected]
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