Nepal's first animated feature 'Lost In Mandala' to reach global audiences via Apple Entertainment

Nepal's animation industry is poised for a global leap with 'Lost In Mandala,' touted as the nation's first animated feature film designed for international markets. The movie will be distributed by Apple Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., bringing its unique blend of Himalayan spirituality, mythology, and landscapes to audiences both in Nepal and select international territories.

The fantasy adventure centers on a 12-year-old girl and her companions who find themselves trapped in an alternate dimension. Facing a malevolent dark force, their survival hinges on their bonds of friendship, courage, and compassion. The film is a collaborative effort by Incessant Rain Studios and NIMB Ace Capital, merging local narrative traditions with international filmmaking standards.

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the film aims to showcase Nepal’s storytelling potential to international audiences.

Directed by Kiran Bhakta Joshi, a former visual effects supervisor at Walt Disney Studios, the film boasts a screenplay by Hollywood writer Zack Stentz, known for his work on 'Thor' and 'X-Men: First Class.' Executive producer Nakim Uddin expressed the film's goal to highlight Nepal's storytelling prowess on a global stage, while Apple Entertainment Managing Director Bipashyana Shrestha emphasized the distribution partnership's role in bringing this culturally rich film to a wider audience.

'Lost In Mandala' is expected to be a landmark achievement for Nepal's creative sector. By translating its mythology and cultural heritage into a feature-length production for global consumption, the film represents an ambitious stride forward. Producers emphasize its combination of a distinctly Nepali setting with universal themes, positioning it as a significant development for the country's burgeoning animation and filmmaking industry.

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the partnership will help bring the culturally rooted film to wider audiences through the company’s theatrical distribution network.