The World Culture Film Festival is an unparalleled celebration of cinematic excellence sharing a common theme: the profound power of cinema to inspire hope and understanding.

The first-ever World Culture Film Festival will take place in Los Angeles from July 25-28, 2024. An overwhelming response of 135 entries from 60 countries across the globe has been received for screening on this occasion. A panel of acclaimed judges have selected some that will be screened across various venues in Los Angeles.

A virtual pass is available for those who cannot attend in-person.

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a global humanitarian, spiritual master, and ambassador of peace whose vision of personal and social transformation has ignited a global movement in 180+ countries, impacting over half a billion people.

Through a myriad of programs and teachings and a network of organizations including the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values, Gurudev has created impactful programs that empower and transform individuals to tackle challenges at global, national, community and individual levels.

Film and media have a tremendous impact on humanity. At this hour, there is a need to uplift human values through entertainment. With this in mind, the Art of Living Foundation has come up with a unique idea of a World Culture Film Festival of movies that not only entertain, but also inspire and uplift the human spirit.