John Bush is a highly acclaimed film director and television producer, based in New York, whose remarkable body of work has been broadcasted across the United States, reaching a vast audience through its nationwide PBS mini-series airing.
His Yatra Film Trilogy has received widespread international acclaim, with its productions being transmitted globally, featuring theatrical releases, and being showcased at prestigious film festivals and leading art museums worldwide.
John's extensive filmography boasts an impressive array of notable projects, with a notable subset being a trilogy of films that have garnered widespread acclaim, specifically The Yatra Trilogy: Dharma River, Prajna Earth, and Vajra Sky Over Tibet. Notably, these films have received the esteemed blessing and endorsement of the illustrious Dalai Lama himself.
In addition to this impressive body of work, John's films have been showcased at numerous prestigious festivals, with several receiving recognition in the competition for best documentary at highly respected events such as the Bangkok, Rome, and Munich film festivals.
Notable television network PBS underwent a significant alteration, redesignating The Yatra Trilogy as Journey Into Buddhism, a substantial and comprehensive prime time mini-series. This remarkable television production was broadcast nationwide, captivating audiences for a prolonged period of 4.5 hours, as it delved into the intricacies and significance of Buddhist pilgrimage in the culturally rich and diverse regions of Southeast Asia and Tibet.
Furthermore, the mini-series' popularity transcended geographical boundaries, as it was also broadcast in various European countries, Australia, and South Africa, allowing a global audience to partake in this enlightening and immersive exploration of Buddhist culture and spirituality.
John has joined forces with Nadine Helstroffer, a French-born and New York City-based choreographer, to produce a remarkable collection of eight dance films that chronicle profound spiritual odysseys.
John's most recent documentary series, Journey Into India, is a visually stunning and deeply personal cinematic endeavor that takes the viewer on a profound journey of discovery and exploration. Spanning an entire year, the series was meticulously filmed on location in India, a country rich in vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and profound spiritual significance.
As the final stages of post-production draw to a close, anticipation is building for the highly anticipated release of Journey Into India, slated for early 2020.
Noted film critic, Ty Burr of the esteemed Boston Globe, has publicly acknowledged the significance of John Bush's work, deeming it a must-see for anyone with a genuine interest in the profound and thought-provoking realm of Eastern spirituality.
