Gurkha Khabar – Edinburgh, Scotland – July 10, 2025:
The Nepal Scotland Association has officially announced the list of 41 films selected for the Nepal Indigenous Film Festival 2025, set to take place on July 19, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is the first time the festival is being hosted in the UK, with a focus on showcasing indigenous voices and cultural narratives from Nepal.
The lineup includes:
- 15 short films
- 5 documentaries
- 13 indigenous films
- 8 mainstream films inspired by indigenous stories
These selections were made from a pool of 60 submissions.
Short Films Selected:
- Bengtha – Indra Bahadur Pariyar
- Devination – Gopal Acharya
- Adekha – Aayub K.C.
- Jungle Ma – Bibek Ramdam
- Khil – Bikas Magar
- Color of Tea – Raj Kumar Lamichhane
- The Black Pig – Nabin Menyangbo
- Laulsa Parheke – Binod Pudasaini
- The Blue Sky – Nirmal Poudel
- Pheke (Mother Tongue) – Toma Lama
- Riva – Prashis Bajracharya
- Sante – Deepak Tamang Lama
- Mata – Uma Karki (Producer)
- Turquoise – Nibh Bajracharya
- Apron – Krishna Prasad Dhital
Selected Documentaries:
- Ga Ghar – Deep Narayan Rajbanshi
- Wadhangne / Papani – Jas Kumar Rai
- Girls Rewriting Destiny – Love Pyakurel
- The Everest Mom – Sangita Shrestha
- Divine Dalimma – K.P. Pathak
Selected Indigenous Films:
- Kartavya Ara Sangharsha – Santosh Sarkar
- Galay Wana – Anyukta Sthapit
- Aastu – Deepak Tamang Lama
- Lojima – Sagar Subba
- Hangnand – Bijay Sanyok Subba
- Mukhya – Pritam Gurung
- Namlo / Journey of Porters – Heman Tamang
- Semifung – Ranbir Limbu
- Sugup – Loken Saba Limbu
- Che – Sagar Kerung
- Yuparung – Rabin Shrestha
- Jitiya – Parshuram Chaudhary
- Lakhe Aaju – Aryan Nakarmi
- Nakchhong – Kiran Rai
Mainstream Films (Special Mention Category):
- Gaun Aayeko Bato – Nabin Subba
- Anjila – Milan Chams
- Karsang – Yam Sherpa
- Gharjwai – Anil Budha Magar
- Khushma – Ashok Thapa
- Gurkha Warrior – Milan Chams
- Tulki – Dev Thapa
The festival will also include awards in the following categories:
- Best Actor & Actress
- Best Script
- Best Director
- Best Cinematographer
- Best Editor
- Best Debut Director
- Best Debut Actor/Actress
Screenings on July 19 will include Anjila, Lakhe Aaju, Karsang, Mukhya, along with several short films. The event promises a cultural extravaganza with indigenous cuisine, traditional dress exhibitions, live cultural performances, interactive sessions, and an award ceremony.
Festival Director Mr. Arun Kumar Pradhan confirmed that all preparations in Scotland are complete. His Excellency Mr. Chandra Kumar Ghimire, Nepal’s Ambassador to the UK, will attend as the chief guest, as informed by Mr. Bijay Dangol, President of the Nepal Scotland Association.
Mr. Subash Thapa, coordinator of the event management committee, said all arrangements, including reception and honors for guest artists, have been finalized.
The event is organized by the Nepal Scotland Association, with support from the Film Directors’ Guild of Nepal and the Federation of Nepali Filmmakers, Province 1 (Koshi Province). Mr. Janakdeep Parajuli, President of the Film Directors’ Guild of Nepal, confirmed that all preparations in Nepal have also been completed.
