John Bush is a renowned film director and television producer based in New York, whose work has been broadcast nationwide as a PBS mini-series. His Yatra Film Trilogy, a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of Buddhist pilgrimage in Southeast Asia and Tibet, has been aired abroad, theatrically released, and screened at major festivals and leading art museums around the world.
Prior to his work on the Yatra Trilogy, John Bush has been involved in several notable projects, including The Yatra Trilogy: Dharma River, Prajna Earth, and Vajra Sky Over Tibet, which was narrated by the esteemed Sharon Stone and received the blessing and endorsement of the Dalai Lama. His films have been featured in numerous festivals, including those in competition for best documentary at Bangkok, Rome, and Munich film festivals.
PBS renamed the Yatra Trilogy as Journey Into Buddhism and broadcast it nationwide as a 4.5 hour prime time mini-series, showcasing John Bush's unique perspective on Buddhist pilgrimage in Southeast Asia and Tibet. The series was also broadcast in Europe, Australia, and South Africa, further solidifying John's reputation as a leading documentary filmmaker.
In addition to his work on the Yatra Trilogy, John Bush has collaborated with French-born, New York City-based choreographer Nadine Helstroffer on a series of eight dance films that explore the theme of spiritual journey. These dance films have now played and received awards in over 100 festivals in 28 countries, including those held in Cannes, Spoleto, and The American Dance Festival.
John's latest documentary series, Journey Into India, is a cinematic pilgrimage that was filmed on location in India over the course of a year. Now in the final stages of post-production, it is set for release in early 2020 and promises to be another visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of Eastern spirituality.
As film critic Ty Burr of the Boston Globe has noted, "John Bush's work is eye-opening and essential if you have an interest in Eastern spirituality." With his unique blend of cinematic storytelling and spiritual exploration, John Bush has established himself as a leading figure in the world of documentary filmmaking.
