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Kupinde Film Tourism Festival’ Successfully Concluded at Kupinde Lake The second day of the “3rd Karnali International Film Festival” organized with the objective of linking the tourism and film sectors of the Karnali Province was grandly held at Salyan’s famous tourist destination, Kupinde Lake, as the ‘Kupinde Film Tourism Festival.’ This event successfully highlighted Salyan’s […]
Special Session: Literature in Cinema and the Poetic Flow of Karnali The panel discussion concluded with a significant discourse on the role of Ghazals and literature in film writing and production. Participants shared the view that Ghazals can serve as a powerful medium to present the depth of music, lyrics, and subject matter within a […]
Panel Discussion: Karnali in Cinema Participants: Hon. Gyanendra Shahi: Member of Federal Parliament Hon. Rajiv Bikram Shah: Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning, Karnali Province Mr. Dinesh DC: Executive Chairman, Film Development Board Mr. Santosh Sen: Film Producer/Director Mr. Bikash Subedi: Film Writer/Director Moderator: Keshav Dhakal (Journalist) Key Discussion Points: Concept of an Open Film […]
3rd Karnali International Film Festival 2083, Surkhet The 3rd Karnali International Film Festival was successfully held on April 24, 2026 (Baisakh 11, 2083), at the assembly hall of Hotel Shuva in Surkhet, the capital of Karnali Province, with 525 participants. The festival, which featured thematic panel discussions and experience-sharing sessions among experts and representatives from […]
Goodwill Ambassador of the Karnali International Film Festival (KIFF) and renowned star of the Nepali film industry, Pradeep Khadka, has achieved remarkable international success by winning two prestigious awards this month. In the United Kingdom (UK), Khadka was honored for his performance in the film “Pitambar” at the 2nd edition of the International Nepali Film […]
This year’s programme explores the role film can play in expanding the conversation around climate adaptation in the Himalayas.
Background of the Karnali International Film Festival: Karnali Province is the oldest civilization in Nepal, rich in cultural heritage, natural beauty, and diversity. However, its lifestyle, history, tourist destinations, and social issues have not been adequately highlighted through cinema. As a result, the region’s abundant cultural heritage and tourism potential remain largely unexplored, presenting a […]
