Tenzin Talkies

"Create. Preserve. Inspire."

Dharamshala & Sikkim · Est. 2018

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Feature Films · Documentaries · Music Videos · Cultural Preservation · Tibetan Stories · Himalayan Voices · Social Impact · Independent Cinema · Feature Films · Documentaries · Music Videos · Cultural Preservation · Tibetan Stories · Himalayan Voices · Social Impact · Independent Cinema ·
01 — Work

Films & Music Videos.

Short Film
2021
Dolma
A short film on domestic violence, made in partnership with the CTA Women Empowerment Desk. Cinema as social intervention.
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Short Film · Mentorship
2023
Jyalyong
A short film created under the Drung Film Mentorship Program — a quiet story of belonging set in the Himalayan landscape.
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Documentary
2024
Evolution of Tibetan Democracy in Exile
A documentary tracing the political identity and democratic journey of the Tibetan people in exile — history told from the inside.
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Snowy Mountains – GangRi གངས་རི་རྭ་བས།
Tenzin Choegyal & Philip Glass · 2025
A cinematic collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal and legendary composer Philip Glass — music meeting mountain.
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Utsu-Sem
Monyul Film Federation · 2021
A music video rooted in the landscapes and sounds of the Monyul region — culture expressed through rhythm and image.
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Methakpa
Tibetan Artist · 2021
A visual piece that moves between longing and love — intimate frames set against the vast Himalayan backdrop.
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D-Town
Himalayan Artist · 2022
A bold, contemporary music video that brings Dharamshala's energy to screen — where tradition meets a new generation's voice.
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Tribute to Dingri
Tibetan Artist · 2025
A tender tribute to the town of Dingri — a meditation on place, loss, and the homes we carry within us.
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Can You Hear Me
Himalayan Artist · 2019
A music video that asks the questions communities in exile have long carried — raw, urgent, and deeply human.
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Desert Mountain Blues
Himalayan Artist · 2019
Shot across high-altitude terrain, this music video blends blues influences with the stark beauty of the Himalayan desert.
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Gaki Dhenpay Nyima
Tibetan Artist · 2019
A music video steeped in devotion and light — visual poetry that honours the depth of Tibetan spiritual expression.
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Video Essay
2019
Namthar: An Offering of Melody
A lyrical documentary essay exploring the traditions of Tibetan musical storytelling — sound as memory, rhythm as identity.
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Video Essay
2020
Mukti (Salvation)
A philosophical video essay filmed in Varanasi — an exploration of liberation, death, and what it means to let go.
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02 — About

Tenzin
Tsewang.

Tenzin Tsewang is a Tibetan-Indian filmmaker, from the Himalayas, creating cinema rooted in memory, identity, and lived truth. Trained at the Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT), his work spans Tibetan-language films and socially driven documentaries that preserve culture while giving voice to contemporary realities. Through stories shaped by mountains, exile, and human resilience, he crafts films that are not only watched — but felt.

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Tenzin Tsewang
Filmmaker
Filmmaker · AAFT Graduate. His films have been commissioned by the Central Tibetan Administration, co-produced with NGOs, The Tibet Fund, and Tibet Relief Fund UK, and felt by communities across the Himalayan region. Currently developing a Monpa-language feature film.
DirectorWriter CinematographerEditor ActorEntrepreneur AAFT GraduateMSME Registered
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Film Direction
Features, shorts, and documentaries from concept to final cut.
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Cinematography
Visual storytelling rooted in the culture and landscape of the Himalayas.
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Music Videos
Director, editor & cinematographer for Tibetan and Himalayan artists since 2017.
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NGO Partnerships
Social impact films with NGOs, government bodies, and cultural organisations.
03 — Story

A journey built over years.

2018
Founded
Tenzin Talkies Established

Registered in Sikkim, India as a video production enterprise. MSME Micro — UDYAM-SK-01-0010057. Sweet Requiem theatre performance.

2021
Feature
Makha & Dolma

Tibetan-language feature Makha co-produced with Tibet Theatre & Tibet Relief Fund UK. Dolma released for the Women Empowerment Desk, CTA.

A child from the Himalayan region
A childhood in the mountains — the stories that shaped a filmmaker.
2023
National
WhatsApp India · Jyalyong · TCV Workshop

Featured in WhatsApp India's national advertising campaign. Short film Jyalyong under Drung Film Mentorship. Filmmaking workshop at TCV School, Ladakh.

2024
Anthology
State of Statelessness

Assistant Director & Production Designer on the first Tibetan anthology film by Drung Films.

2026
Now
New Collaborations & Development

Music video collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Tenzin Choegyal in production. Monpa-language feature film script in final development.

Himalayan journey
"The road ahead is long — but every frame brings us closer." Tenzin Talkies · Himalayan Plateau
Initiatives

"A Journey
Behind the Camera."

Empowering young Tibetan and Himalayan creatives — igniting their passion for storytelling through film.

A hands-on film production workshop that has taken root in Ladakh and continues to grow across Himalayan regions and Tibetan settlements. What began in 2024 as a one-month program for school students has evolved — and we are committed to bringing it wherever stories are waiting to be told.

The workshop covers every stage of filmmaking — from scriptwriting and cinematography to sound, editing, and final screening. Participants don't just learn filmmaking. They make films.

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Editions
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Instructors
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Phases
30
Days of Learning
Himalayas
Open to all Tibetan & Himalayan regions
Past Editions
2024
TCV School, Ladakh
A one-month hands-on filmmaking workshop for students of classes 8–10 at TCV School in Ladakh. 15–16 students — divided into two teams — moved through pre-production, production, and post-production to create their own short films. The first edition of its kind in the region.
2025
Open Edition, Ladakh
Expanded for aspiring filmmakers of any age — graduates, mass communication students, and independent creatives. A deeper, more intensive edition designed for those serious about building a future in film. Open to the broader Himalayan creative community.
The Three Phases
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Initiation
An intensive introduction to the world of filmmaking. Participants are divided into teams and begin their journey into cinema — understanding storytelling, scriptwriting, and visual language.
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Role Empowerment
Participants choose their own roles — Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Cinematographer, Sound Recorder, or Editor — taking ownership of their creative contribution within the team.
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Short Film Creation
Each team produces a complete short film — screened at student film festivals and online platforms. A real film, made by real filmmakers.
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A truly beautiful experience. Over one month, this workshop was both eye-opening and deeply hands-on. From visual storytelling to working closely with the camera — the learning was practical, inspiring, and unlike anything available in Ladakh. Getting the opportunity to work as a Director of Photography on a short film made it even more meaningful. I hope workshops like this become a must for young people here, where such opportunities are rare but deeply needed.
— Sherap Wangmo aka Lukzi Films
Participant · 2025 Edition
Instructors
Project Manager & Instructor
Tenzin Tsewang
Independent filmmaker with an extensive portfolio of films and videos. Leads the workshop as both project manager and lead instructor.
Project Coordinator & Instructor
Tenzin Lekphel
Seasoned cinematographer with extensive experience across audiovisual productions. Coordinates the program and guides students in visual craft.
Instructor — Sound
G Tashi (Tashi Gyatso)
Highly respected songwriter and music producer renowned for expertise in sound recording, mixing, and mastering.
Support

Support the work.

Tenzin Talkies is an independent creative practice — every film, workshop, and initiative is made possible by the generosity of people who believe in Himalayan storytelling.

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Support a Film

Help fund independent Tibetan and Himalayan cinema. Your support goes directly into production — cameras, travel, crew, and community.

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Support a Workshop

Help bring "A Journey Behind the Camera" to more Tibetan settlements and Himalayan communities. Every contribution keeps the next edition alive.

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Partner With Us

NGOs, cultural organisations, institutions, and individuals — if you believe in the power of film for social change, let's build something together.

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"Cinema is not a luxury — it is how a culture remembers itself."

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Account Name
Tenzin Tsewang
Account Number
34881692733
Bank
State Bank of India
IFSC Code
SBIN0000232
SWIFT Code
SBININBB338
Branch
Gangtok, Sikkim

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Store

Tenzin Talkies Store.

Photo prints, tote bags, and gift items — rooted in Himalayan craft and cinema.

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Photo Prints
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Tote Bags
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Gift Items
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We are currently curating our collection. Check back soon.

04 — Contact

Let's create something.

Email
tenzintalkies@gmail.com
Phone
+91 99901 94695
Location
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh & Gangtok, Sikkim
MSME Registration
UDYAM-SK-01-0010057
Instagram
@tenzintalkies
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