Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirvana), and the passing (parinibbana) of Gautama Buddha. It is a religious and cultural festival in Sri Lanka that is generally during the full moon in the month of May.

The Light of Asia Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on the advancement of Buddhism throughout the world by using audiovisual media, will be hosting ‘Vesak 2010’. This International Buddhist Film Festival, in collaboration with the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, will exhibit the true principles of Buddhism through visual media.

‘Vesak 2010’ will present short, feature, documentary, animated, and mobile films; exhibit Buddhist art and photography, and animated pandals; and hold workshops on ‘Buddhism and Film Making’. The Festival also offers a friendly, competitive platform for filmmakers, both amateurs and professionals, from around the globe to showcase their films on Buddhist themes in the following categories:

• International Short Film Competition
• Feature Film Exhibition
• Mobile Short Film Competition
• Animation Film Competition
• Documentary Competition

Enjoy ‘Vesak 2010’ at the BMICH Convention Centre from May 9th – May 16th, 2010.
For further information on exhibitions,
competitions and workshops visit www.buddhistfilmfestival.com
http://www.sltda.lk/buddhist_film_festival