Women in Film Nepal

Supporting & Promoting Nepali Women filmmakers and Platform to Share their experiences.

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

Change is here, so are we 🙏

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

Applications Open!
We’re selecting 10 driven Women Filmmakers for an exclusive fully-funded Women Make Films Workshop!
Create a short documentary (under 10 minutes),
Application link: https://t.co/Rm6qGXekCG
Deadline: 17th April, 2025

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

We are pleased to announce our top 12 participants for the upcoming Cinematography workshop. Each individual has been selected for their unique skills and potential, and we look forward to their contributions to this enriching experience.

@shantanepalipro @filmindependent

[Shanta Nepali @shantanepalipro]

“People refuse to rent me a room when I tell them my surname.”
My latest work in collaboration with @vow_media

[Shanta Nepali Productions @snproductions22]

We are excited to announce this opportunity to Dalit & Indigenous Artists and filmmakers:

We encourage you to tell your story.

Collaboration with @snproductions22 and @HaatemaloTeam 🙏

APPLY NOW

#ThepowerOfTellingYourOwnStory

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

In the next few weeks, Shuvangi will be working closely on the story of women who are studying in a women secondary school in Kathmandu and working hard to complete their studies despite all hurdles they face.
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@nepalifemalefilmmakers with the support from @shf_nepal

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

We are thrilled to announce the winner of Women and gender short film grant. Congratulations to @shuvangi___ ! 🎉

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

@ICOtweets @MinchyaaMeyju

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

@Rewatigrg

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
Period: A State of Purity is a film about the menstruation practice of Tibetan Buddhist nuns in a remote monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas. Directed by Rewati Gurung.

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻
The story of Rukshana Kapali, Pahichan shows how her struggle for the acceptance and recognition of her identity is part of the daily routine for this 19-year-old trans woman in Nepal. Directed by Yajaswi Rai

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

@Pinki_SR

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗛𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗿
Sarita, a young mother, is at the turning point of her career. Will her ambition and hard work pay off, or will the four walls of the kitchen confine her as is expected by the society she lives in? Directed by @Pinki_SR & LSM.

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

@sikumarhiannon

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗶
Sikuma Rai's confrontation with the popular narrative in Nepal that alcoholism is the leading cause of the indigenous Rai community's perceived backwardness. Directed by @sikumarhiannon.

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

@Shrishash

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮
Little Chandra walks through earthquake-hit Kathmandu with his grandfather to visit his mother and newborn sibling in the hospital. What awaits them at the end? Directed by @Shrishash & @AhmadiFateme.

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿
An original song and film, shot in Nepal but with a universal message about girls’ desire to break free from parental and societal constraints and be themselves. Directed by Belmaya Nepali.

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

Now streaming on the #CinemaOfIdeas, Hamro Katha (Our Stories) is a film season highlighting the work of Nepali women filmmakers and giving insight into Nepali culture, community, gender and women's rights.

Watch now: https://t.co/2ipD9xTWQB

[Independent Cinema Office @ICOtweets]

Join our live Q&A at 6pm tonight! We'll be joined by several of the filmmakers featured in the programme, to discuss the ways they are creating change through filmmaking and community activism. 🎥🇳🇵

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

We are looking for original and creative content that explores diverse identities, perspectives, issues, and stories that align with themes of women and gender.

Please send us your ideas/concepts not less than 250 words.
Supported by @shf_nepal 🙏

[Ankit Khadgi @ankitkhadgi]

Asha Magrati, a renowned actor and filmmaker, on what it is like to be a woman from a marginalised community in Nepal’s film industry and her efforts to change the way things are in Nepal’s filmmaking landscape.

https://t.co/2vuwXdDtur

[Shanta Nepali @shantanepalipro]

"Treading beyond boundaries."
I feel honored & grateful to be part of this panel alongside these incredible women, Sukriti Sharma and Purnima Shrestha.
Thank you, @womenLEADnepal 🙏🙌

@snproductions22 @nff2019

[Women in Film Nepal @nff2019]

Nepali Female Filmmakers is glad to announce our collaboration with Pame Film Festival! Selected films of women filmmakers curated by NFF will be screened during the festival.
Pame International Film Festival will take place in Pokhara from 27th to 31st December 2021. Enjoy !!