11:59
by Monita Subba, Bhutan 2024, 3 min
In the final minute before midnight, a young woman wrestles with her thoughts in a dimly lit room. Haunted by a belief that something unholy stirs at midnight, a simple act of getting a glass of water spirals into a surreal nightmare. Suddenly transported to a forest, she runs, chased by shadows of fear—only to wake up back in her room. Was it real, or just her mind playing tricks?
11:59 is a psychological short film that explores how the mind can blur the boundaries between fear, belief, and reality—revealing that sometimes, what we imagine is powerful enough to feel real.
Director’s Bio
Monita Subba is 23 years old, in final years of pursuing BA in Mass Communication in Royal Thimphu College. Monita enjoys writing (poetries/stories), photography and visual storytelling. In 2024, she co-directed a short documentary film ‘Heart of a Warrior’ which was officially selected for screening by Film Association of Bhutan (FAB) supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
Credits
Monita Subba, Manju Subba, Thinley Reychung Wangchuk, Jamyang Samphel Jigme, Nithil Dennis, Badsha Das, Unnikrishan
Ashes of I
by Mid-Cloud Studio, Bhutan 2025, 7 min
An old man, nearing the end of his life, walks again through the impatient lives-people, trees, rivers-everything that once lived. He was once like them, always questioning existence, always searching. He spent his life building, driven by the need to move forward, never realizing that with each step of progress, something was also being destroyed and missed. Focused on the bright future he wanted, he never lived in the present. Now, standing in the ashes of what’s been lost, the death he never truly experienced in the moment has already arrived in his thoughts. Yet, he mourns his death with illusory hope, thinking of the youth he once was and hoping that something might still grow…but it’s too late. They say youth is the future, yet in their rush to build, they unknowingly or knowingly destroy what could have been their hope. This short film parallels the fleeting nature of life with the irreversible consequences of climate change, reflecting how both personal regrets and environmental destruction are tied to our impatience for progress.
Director’s Bio
Kinzang Namgay is a part of Mid Cloud Studio, — a creative space dedicated to digital marketing and video production. Together they’ve produced music videos and other music related video content. He participated in Beskop Tshechu 2024 as the editor and cinematographer of “THE BOX”, short competition film directed by Kuenzang Norbu. This year he decided to take a leap with the support of the Mid Cloud Studio team and script writer Sonam Zangmo, and work on his own film for Beskop Tshechu submission. It has always been his dream to tell stories through cinema and participate in film festivals.
Credits
Kinzang Namgay (Director), Gedu College Of Business Studies, Dalston Pung (President, GCBS), Dechen Wangdi (Managing Marketing Partner, MCS), Sonam Zangmo (Writer), Agay Chap (Cast), Pema Gawa (Cast), Jigdrel (Child Artist), Tshering Drukpa (Sound Designer), Nima Selden (Script Supervisor), Rinchen Dema (Project Manager)
The Chase
by Kinley Wangchuk, Bhutan 2025, 9 min
On a quiet summer evening, three teenage boys—Pema Yeshi, Samten Wangchuk, and Ugyen—invite a local girl, Sonam, on a late-night joyride through the forest-lined roads outside their town. What begins as a carefree outing slowly turns unsettling, leading to a moment that will change all their lives forever. In the days that follow, strange and terrifying things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Music plays when no one is around. Nightmares blur into waking life. Haunted by guilt and fear, the boys find themselves stalked by an unseen force—one that grows stronger with each passing day. As the line between reality and the supernatural fades, they are forced to confront the consequences of that night… because some truths won’t stay hidden, and some spirits won’t rest.
Director’s Bio
Kinley Wangchuk is from Thimphu, Bhutan.
Credits
Kinley Wangchuk (Director), Tshewang Tandin Dorji (DOP), Sonam Dema(Makeup Artist), Chimi Rinzin (Gaffer), Kezang (Gaffer), Kinley wangchuk (Music and sfx), Pema Yeshi (Cast), Sonam Pelzom (Cast), Samten Wangchuk (Cast), Tshewang Youden (Cast), Ugyen Tshering, Kezanglata (Cast), Dargay (Cast), Btn tshering dorji (Sponsor) and Rolling Image (sponsor)
Doen
by Lhawang Lodel, Bhutan 2025, 3 min 23 sec
When you stand suspended between moments, rooted not by place but by fear of the
unknown, a gentle voice ushers you to move but it does not demand, only invites. Through the echoes of memory and uncertain truths, Doen becomes a quiet exploration of fear and the tender uncertain hope that comes when one dares to listen and feel the heavy comfort of staying still, a gentle reminder that the journey is not finished and which perhaps, has only just begun.
Director’s Bio
Lhawang Lodel is a 22-year-old graduate from Royal Thimphu College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. He is currently pursuing a career in film and aspires to direct a feature-length film within the next five years.
Credits
Lhawang Lodel (Writer / Director / Editor / Cinematographer), Sonam Tobgay (Cast), Sonam Zangmo (Cast) and Dendrup Wangchuk (Production Manager).
The Last Candle
by Sonam Wangchuk, Bhutan 2025, 14 min 48 sec
A man’s writing stops, his hope fading like a dying candle. He’s down to his last few matches. A girl needs a light, and he gives her his last one. Seeing her joy makes him understand that sharing his light makes it stronger. He starts writing again, learning that giving hope to others brings back his own.
Director’s Bio
Sonam Wangchuk is from Lhuentse and is currently a third-year Bachelor of Interactive Design and Development student at Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology.
Credits
Dawa Gyeltshen (Script Writer), Sonam Wangchuk (Director), Choying Leki Drukpa (Editor), Kinley Dorji (Cast), Karma Yuden (Cast), Dawa Gyeltshen (Cast) and Ms. Jaime Tan (Lecturer, GCIT)
The Last Note
by Lodray Jamtsho, Bhutan 2025, 5 min 2 sec
The Last Note begins with a professor delivering his final lecture before transferring to a new school. He assigns the class to write letters to their future selves on Khathen.com, a site that will send them the letters in five years. Tobgay, a quiet young man with dreams of becoming a musician, writes his letter envisioning himself performing on stage, filled with hope for the future. Five years later, Tobgay is living in a rundown room, surrounded by emptiness and broken dreams. When he receives a notification from Khathen.com, he ignores it, instead picking up his broken guitar and strumming aimlessly.
Director’s Bio
Lodray Jamtsho is a fourth-year law student at the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law and an emerging filmmaker. Though his academic focus is law, his passion for visual storytelling began in middle school with photo editing and slideshow creation. Self-taught through YouTube, Lodray developed a unique style that blends technical skill with narrative artistry. Through Zhu Palang Production, he has ventured into music video production, showcasing the creative talents of his fellow students. His debut short film marks his first significant step into filmmaking. In addition to filmmaking, Lodray enjoys photography, digital art, and playing instruments.
Credits
Lodray Jamtsho (Director/Editor/DoP/ Story), ThInley Tobgay (Music), Sonam Yangzin Choden(Singer), Lodray Jamtsho (Lyricist), Tenzin Dorj (Tune), Thinley Tobgay (Cast), Wangchuk Dorji(Cast), Yoesel Dema Sedrup (Supporting cast), Trashi Jamyang (Supporting cast), Neten Nidup (Supporting cast), Dawa Sangay (Supporting cast), Sonam Rinchen (Supporting cast), Karma Choden (Supporting cast), Sonam Yangzin (Supporting cast) and Jigme Tenzin (Supporting cast).
The Other Side
by Priya Ghalley, Bhutan 2025, 3 min 7 sec
This is a short film that explores the contrasting realities of two children during a simple family outing. While Tshewang is showered with smiles and treats at the bustling market, Deden, who uses a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy, endures uncomfortable stares and whispers from the crowd. The film subtly reveals the societal biases faced by individuals with disabilities, contrasting the innocent joy of childhood with the often-harsh realities of public perception. Despite the disparity in their experiences, a moment of pure innocent love shines through when Tshewang shares his lollipop with Deden, offering a touching reminder of empathy and the importance of inclusivity.
Director’s Bio
Priya Ghalley is currently studying at Royal Thimphu College and pursuing her dream of making films and sharing them with the world. Her work is created with the hope of expressing emotions that often go unnoticed or unspoken. She believes that films are a gateway to a new world—but that doesn’t mean simple, familiar themes should be left unexplored.
Credits
Priya Ghalley (Director), Tenzin Tsheyang (Producer), Thinley Reychung Wangchuk (Editor), Tenzin Tsheyang (Cinematographer), Priya Ghalley (Sound), Thukten Wangmo (Cast), Ayush Pokhrel (Cast), Deepa Rai (Cast), Asha Ghalley (Cast), Kaushila Pokhrel (Cast), Namgay Thinley (Cast), Jamyang Samphel Jigme (Cast), Thinley Reychung Wangchuk (Cast), Priya Ghalley (Cast).
Point of View
by Jamyang Dorji, Bhutan 2024, 9 min 2 sec
On a quiet summer evening, three teenage boys—Pema Yeshi, Samten Wangchuk, and Ugyen—invite a local girl, Sonam, on a late-night joyride through the forest-lined roads outside their town. What begins as a carefree outing slowly turns unsettling, leading to a moment that will change all their lives forever. In the days that follow, strange and terrifying things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Music plays when no one is around. Nightmares blur into waking life.Haunted by guilt and fear, the boys find themselves stalked by an unseen force—one that grows stronger with each passing day. As the line between reality and the supernatural fades, they are forced to confront the consequences of that night… because some truths won’t stay hidden, and some spirits won’t rest.
Director’s Bio
Jamyang Dorji, also known as Jamyang Japay, is a prominent figure in Bhutanese cinema, renowned for his multifaceted talents as a Director, Choreographer, Cinematographer, and Visual Editor. With a career marked by critically acclaimed projects such as “Nge Ngori”, “Yalama Awozay” and “Tap to Watch Live” Japay has solidified his reputation as a visionary filmmaker. His choreography, notably in “Yalama Nga,” “NGE THRIKU” and “Shay Gha” has earned widespread recognition, while international collaborations like “ROLONG”, “MAX KI GUN” and “Pig at the Crossing” showcase his versatility on a global stage. Awards and accolades, including those from the Bhutan National Film Awards, underscore his impact on the industry. Jamyang Japay continues to shape the future of Bhutanese cinema, leaving an indelible mark on storytelling and filmmaking.
Credits
Jamyang Japay (Director), Sonam Chophel (Cinematography), Jamyang Japay (Story and Screenplay), Sonam Chophel (Sound Arranger), Jamyang Japay (Colorist), Choki Zangmo (Producer), Jamyang Loknyen (Production Company), Cast: Lopen Drukdrai, Yangday La, Wang Rana Gurung, Ugyen, Jane Hancock, Thinley Jamtsho
Strings of Connection
by Tandin Wangmo, Bhutan 2024, 1 min 30 sec
In a Bhutanese apartment, Thinley, in his 40s, and Tshewang, in his 20s, lead contrasting lives, as shown through their morning routines. Thinley starts his day traditionally, playing his damyan, while Tshewang grabs a quick breakfast, scrolls through social media, and keeps his guitar nearby. Though their worlds are different, both share a deep love for music. When they cross paths on the staircase, a simple nod and smile reveal an unspoken connection. Their music—blending the ancient damyan and modern guitar—shows that, despite their differences, they are united by the universal language of rhythm.
Director’s Bio
Tandin Wangmo is a young filmmaker and a third-year BA Mass Communication student at Royal Thimphu College. With a passion for visual storytelling rooted in real-life observation, Tandin focuses on capturing subtle social themes through a thoughtful and reflective lens. Tandin’s storytelling is marked by her attention to small, often overlooked details that speak volumes about identity, culture, and social change. She believes in letting simple moments tell powerful stories, guided by empathy and a deep sense of cultural awareness.
Credits
Tandin Wangmo (Director), Ugyen Choden (Scriptwriter), Tshewang Dorji (Editor), Ugyen Choden (Cinematography), Tshewang Dorji (Sound), UTee present (Production company), Ugyen Choden (Producer), Thinley Wangchuk (Lhalung Dungsay, Cast) and Tshewang Dorji (Cast)
