A Portrait of The Buddha
Executive Producer
Alison Green
Producer
Shazia Ur-Rehman
Scriptwriter
Bob Ayres
Animator
Alex Davies
Editor
Stevie Strowman
As part of our ongoing “Portrait” series which brings big names from history and faith to life. In this film, we explore the story of Siddhartha Gautama—the man who became known as the Buddha, whose teachings have inspired millions of people around the world for two and half thousand years. The film follows the key moments in the Buddha’s life, from his sheltered upbringing as a prince, to the moment he left his royal life behind in search of answers about suffering and human existence, and on to his journey through meditation, self-discovery, and enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. It’s an animated snapshot of a life that shaped spiritual thought across the world, packed with themes of compassion, wisdom, inner peace, and the search for meaning.