Critics Film Awards scheduled for Saturday

The Film Critics Society of Nepal (FICSON) has finalized the date for its prestigious Critics Film Awards, setting Saturday, June 20, as the day for the ceremony. In a press release issued on Wednesday, FICSON announced that the awards for the years 2081 and 2082 BS (Nepali calendar years) will be presented together on the same occasion.

FICSON has already completed its evaluation process, meticulously selecting the best creators across numerous categories. This selection was based on a thorough study, technical analysis, and evaluation of films released during the Nepali years 2081 and 2082 BS. The results have been made public, recognizing outstanding contributions to Nepali cinema.

Mahalaxmi Chakki Atta is the main sponsor for the Critics Film Awards, with Annapurna Spiker and OSR Digital serving as co-sponsors. The Nepal Film Campus has also partnered with FICSON for the event, contributing to its organization and execution.

The winners for the Critics Film Awards 2081 include Min Bahadur Bham for Best Director (Shambhala), Dayahang Rai for Best Actor (Gaun Aayeko Bato / A Road to a Village), and Thinley Lhamo for Best Actress (Shambhala). Sarishma Khatri and Siddhartha Pudasaini received Best Screenplay/Writing for Sano Sansar, Alok Shukla won for Best Cinematography (Aakha), and J. Him Lee and Alex Gurvits were awarded for Best Editing (Rajagunj). Kishor Acharya was recognized for Best Sound Design (Gaun Aayeko Bato / A Road to a Village).

For the Critics Film Awards 2082, the winners are: Best Film: Unko Sweater; Best Director: Nabin Chauhan (Unko Sweater); Best Actor: Hari Bansha Acharya (Bhuthan); Best Actress: Anna Sharma (Rammita Koo Pirati); Best Screenplay: Nabin Chauhan and Suraj Katuwal (Unko Sweater); Best Cinematography: Susan Prajapati (Bhuthan); Best Editing: Anjay Khadka (Bhuthan); and Best Background Score: Kovid Bazra (Unko Sweater). Special mentions were given to Shupala Sapkota for Acting (Boksi Ko Ghar) and Roshan Diwana for Art Direction (Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi) in the 2081 awards.