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Karnali International Film Festival has also been organizing various programs to raise awareness about climate change. In this context, a tree plantation program was organized at Guheshwori, Kathmandu, on August 12, 2026, to mark World Youth Day 2026. The program was attended by KIF Board officials, filmmakers, social activists, and other stakeholders. During the program, […]
The deadline for submitting applications to the ‘Film Story Bank’ competition, a major highlight of the third edition of the Karnali International Film Festival—established under the main slogan “Let’s Travel Karnali, Let’s See Karnali“—has been extended. The revised timeline and detailed rules were made public during a special program held in Kathmandu, which featured Member […]
Sirju Shah’s Debut Novel ‘Baikini’ Launched; Powerful Portrayal of Karnali’s Social Realities Praised KATHMANDU — The struggles, traditions, and raw resilience of women in Nepal’s mid-western hills have found a powerful new voice. ‘Baikini’ (बैकिनी), the debut novel by Dailekh-based educator and writer Sirju Shah, was officially launched during a special literary ceremony at the […]
Historical Dialogue at Karnali Film Festival: Fascinating Story of Nepal’s First Film Awards Presented SURKHET — A special and historic session was successfully held under the award ceremony of the 3rd Karnali International Film Festival 2026 (2083 BS). A dedicated program titled “Looking Back at History: The First Film Award Dialogue” was conducted during the […]
Kathmandu. The movie ‘Unko Sweater’ swept the maximum number of awards, including Best Film, at the award ceremony of the ‘Third Karnali International Film Festival 2083’ organized at the Nepal Tourism Board in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, on Saturday. While ‘Unko Sweater’, produced by ArtMundu Nepal, was declared the Best Feature Film, Bipin Karki won the Best […]
Kupinde Film Tourism Dialogue The main attraction of the festival was a panel discussion titled ‘Kupinde Film Tourism Dialogue.’ Moderated by film writer and director Bikas Subedi, the discussion involved intensive deliberations between policymakers and filmmakers. Panelists: Suresh Adhikari: Minister for Industry, Tourism, Forest, and Environment (Karnali Province) Ghanshyam Bhandari: Minister for Social Development (Karnali […]
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 […]
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 […]
Karnali Tourism Potential and State Responsibility Panelists: Hon. Rajib Bikram Shah: Minister for Economic Affairs and Planning, Karnali Province Prakash Bahadur Bhandari: Mayor, Sharada Municipality, Salyan Top Bahadur BC: Chairperson, Gurans Rural Municipality, Dailekh Dhan Bahadur Rawat: President, FNCCI, Karnali Province Santosh Sen: Film Producer and Director Facilitator: Sabitri Bhattarai Key Discussion Points: Vast Tourism […]
Cinema in Karnali: Possibilities, Challenges, and a Roadmap for Development Karnali Province, located in the mid-western region of Nepal, is a land enriched with the country’s oldest civilizations, cultural heritage, natural beauty, and immense diversity. As vast as Karnali is in terms of its natural, cultural, and historical significance, it has remained equally overshadowed in […]
