Dedicated to capturing diverse voices, expressions, and experiences with dignity, respect, and empathy
TSOWA39 STUDIO is dedicated to the stories of everyday life and voices of people from all walks of life. We are committed to storytelling, representation and the art of cinema.
Our motto is rooted in a recognition of the diversity of voices, experiences, expressions, and political perspectives that shape our world.
We approach each story with the respect and dignity it deserves, and we are devoted to the collaborative possibilities that cinema offers.
Tsering Wangmo
Tibetan Material Culture aims to document the material culture of Tibet, focusing primarily on the community of pastoral nomads living in exile in the Changthang region of Ladakh in India.
The goal of this project is to encourage appreciation of traditional culture and knowledge, both past and present, to create a space for intergenerational interaction, and to make important information and knowledges accessible to a broader audience.
This project would not have been possible without the support of many individuals and organizations. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all the families and individuals who participated in interviews and the documentary process. Early funding for the Tibetan Material Culture documentation project was generously provided by the Tibet Fund and the CTA through the Tibetan Art and Culture Fund (2019).
Tsering Wangmo is a Tibetan filmmaker from Ladakh, India, with over five years of experience in independent media production. She is an alum of NYU’s News and Documentary film production program and is currently pursuing a PhD in Anthropology, with a graduate certificate in Film and Media Studies, at Washington University in St. Louis.