Film Development Board of Nepal Hosts Virtual Meeting to Boost Indigenous-Language Cinema
A virtual meeting focused on the promotion and development of indigenous mother-tongue films in Nepal was recently held at the initiative of the Film Development Board (FDB). The session aimed to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding ethnic-language cinema and explore ways to strengthen its presence in the national film industry.
According to participants, the meeting brought together representatives from several organizations active in the indigenous film sector. Among those in attendance were Film Development Board Chairperson Dinesh DC, Indigenous Mother-Tongue Film Promotion Committee Coordinator Sunil Manandhar, Co-Coordinator Birendra Prasad Bhatt, committee members Sonu Tharu, Savin Shrestha, and officer Apsara Samal.
Also participating were Amrit Sunuwar (Advisor, Indigenous Film Federation), Gunj Chaudhary (Vice-President, Indigenous Film Federation), Luj: Singh (Newa Film Society), Binay Tamang (President, Tamang Film Association), Shiv Mukhiya (President, Sunuwar Artists and Filmmakers Society), Bibash Kumar Majhi (President, Majhi Filmmakers Association), Raj Bahadur Gurung (President, Gurung Film Pvt. Ltd.), Bipana Bhujel (Bhujel Filmmakers Association), and Kiran Rai (Secretary, Kirat Rai Filmmakers Association).
During the meeting, participants held discussions on key areas needed to uplift the indigenous film sector. Topics included capacity-building for filmmakers, policy improvements, expansion of support programs, and the need for stronger promotion and incentives for mother-tongue cinema.
Stakeholders noted that such initiatives are essential for preserving Nepal’s linguistic diversity while ensuring that indigenous filmmakers receive greater recognition and resources. The meeting concluded with a shared understanding of the importance of continued collaboration among organizations working in indigenous-language film development.
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