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Nepali Filmmakers Discuss Global Breakthrough at KIMFF
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Nepali Filmmakers Discuss Global Breakthrough at KIMFF

From OnlineKhabar English · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) hosted a discussion on the rise of Nepali cinema on the global stage.
  • Nepali filmmakers shared insights on navigating international labs, festivals, and audience engagement.
  • The event, celebrating Nepal-Switzerland relations, highlighted collaborations fostering creative exchange and new perspectives.

Nepali filmmakers are making waves on the international scene, a trend explored at the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF). A special panel, 'Alpine Alliances: New Wave of Nepali Cinema,' brought together directors Abinash Bikram Shah and Min Bham, along with producer Ram Krishna Pokharel, to discuss their journey.

The conversation, held as part of KIMFF's 23rd edition, focused on how these artists are navigating global cinema and audiences. They shared experiences from prominent Swiss labs and festivals, reflecting on the evolving relationship between local storytelling and international viewership. The event also marked 70 years of bilateral relations between Nepal and Switzerland.

We believe in the power of cinema to promote diversity and multicultural space, and have long supported kimff.

— Danielle MeuwlySwiss Ambassador Danielle Meuwly speaking at the opening of the special segment, highlighting Switzerland's support for KIMFF and cultural ties with Nepal.

Swiss Ambassador Danielle Meuwly inaugurated the program, emphasizing cinema's power to promote diversity and multiculturalism. She highlighted Switzerland's long-standing support for KIMFF and the cultural ties between the two nations. The panellists spoke of the excitement of having their films represented at festivals like Locarno, underscoring that international collaboration offers more than just financial aid.

Filmmakers detailed how these partnerships foster creative exchange through networking, post-production opportunities, mentorship, and artistic consultation. Director Abinash Bikram Shah noted the value of external perspectives, stating, “Having a foreign eye, or any new lens, will bring new perspectives that could add a new flair or nuance to the film that may not have been considered before.” The session addressed the challenges faced by emerging filmmakers lacking connections to major festivals or industry networks, drawing a full house of attendees eager to discuss the future of Nepali cinema.

Having a foreign eye, or any new lens, will bring new perspectives that could add a new flair or nuance to the film that may not have been considered before.

— Abinash Bikram ShahDirector Abinash Bikram Shah explaining the benefits of international collaboration and external feedback on filmmaking.
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Originally published by OnlineKhabar English in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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