Source: MPAB
- First film - Gasa Lamai Singye (Ugetsu communications, 1988), Phama (Pelvision, 1995)
- First blockbuster - Jigdrel (Norling, 1998)
- Bhutanese film industry was born – (Motion Pictures Association of Bhutan – MPAB, 1999)
- National film awards instituted in 2001
- As of 2008, 116 films produced
- 390 music albums (approx)
- 82 registered members
- 14 production houses (established offices)
- 14 music recording studios
- Members – two eminent Rinpoches, ex-police officer, militia officers, engineers, accomplished monks and people from other walks of life
- Three major international film awards and nominations (Venice, Telluride, Toronto, Cannes)
- Eight major documentary awards (Tokyo, New York, Seoul, Munich, Trento, Basel, KL, Tehran)
- Huge publicity for Bhutan
- Travellers & Magicians viewed by over 10 million
- School Among Glaciers viewed by 2.8 million in Japan and 1.1 million people in Korea
- Rockin’ the Himalayan Kingdom viewed by 1 million people in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (Top ten documentary on Dutch TV in 2006)
- Capturing the local market (since February 2005, Bhutanese films have taken the prime time in Lugar Theatre)
- Even in countries like France, Italy & Britain, Hollywood dominates
- New Zealand and Canada film industry produce 3-4 films in a year
- In 2004 entertainment sector (films & CaTV) was 12th highest contributor in tax
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