We speak with the filmmakers of “Digital Dharma,” about the quest of one man to document the disappearing religious texts of Tibet. Our talk goes from the inspirations of the project to the logistics of filming in exotic and sacred locations.
Its a very interesting discussion that shows how the West can bridge the gap with the East in the digital age, and how technology is being used to keep traditions and ancient beliefs alive.

Dafna Yachin is Chief Creative Officer at Lunchbox Communications, a woman’s owned digital media firm. For over 20 years she has written, produced and directed award-winning television, film, national commercials, educational programs and multimedia campaigns. Her projects have aired on CBS, ABC, Discovery, History Channel and SyFy. She has been instrumental in creating lasting series formats for both cable and syndication as well as launching engaging cross-platform initiatives for both NGO and Commercial clients. Dafna has an innate skill for identifying talented scholars and creative individuals who are great innovators and collaborators. Partnering with change-makers and production teams in over 30 countries, for the last 10 years Dafna has focused her documentary and online initiatives in the Humanities, Justice and Women’s Rights arenas.

Tamela Knapp is a talented poet and creative writer, as well as a superbly organized and energetic team leader. Tamela spent the past decade as a Top 5 market television news producer. Her television special “The Best Summer Gig Ever” earned Tamela an Emmy™ for Entertainment Broadcast. She has written and produced broadcast documentaries for the prestigious Philadelphia Liberty Medal. Her video work has aired nationally on NBC and CN8, as well as in the Philadelphia local market. Combined with a background in sales and marketing, Tamela’s talents are unmatched when it comes to creating engaging video pieces and multimedia communications materials that appeal to the client’s target audience.