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julien balmer   Julien L. Balmer
Festival Director

Julien, a Swiss independent filmmaker who has backpacked to more than 30 countries and speaks five languages, is also a Yoga teacher and practitioner living peacefully on the spectacular northwest side of Koh Phangan. His most recent film effort, Through the Eastern Gate, made its Thailand debut at the 2008 PFF.

Julien’s greatest love is for film that reveals the magic and depth of spiritual life and transformation. He hopes that the mystical path of Self-discovery may be unveiled and accessed through films which serve to inspire and lead those everywhere who search for the true meaning of life.

     
tanishta dansilp   Tanistha Dansilp
Deputy Festival Director

Tanistha is a widely published Thai journalist who specializes in writing about art and culture, environmental and spiritual topics for numerous newspapers and magazines such as Siam Post, The Nation, Nation Junior, GM, and Krungthep Turakij (Bangkok Business News). She is also the author of three books.

Tanistha completed her studies in film and video production in Pune, India, and has directed two shorts. She is also an aspiring Yoga teacher who hopes through her professional work to strengthen Thailand’s spiritual legacy and natural heritage.