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Kathmandu. With the objective of preserving Nepal’s cinematic history, art, and technology for future generations, the Film Development Board has officially launched the Nepali Film Museum. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Board’s auditorium, with Laxmi Kumari Basnet, Secretary at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, as the chief guest.
During the ceremony, filmmakers and various organizations handed over historically significant cameras, cassette tapes, posters, artworks, scripts, and archival documents related to Nepali cinema. Contributors were also honored for their support.
Several media houses, film professionals, and institutions donated rare and valuable materials, including vintage cameras, film posters, audio-visual equipment, and original scripts, enriching the museum’s collection.
Speaking at the event, Film Development Board Chairperson Dinesh DC said the establishment of a national film museum had been his long-cherished dream. He described the initiative as a campaign to safeguard the soul of Nepali cinema.
“Our aim is to ensure that the history of Nepali films is institutionally preserved and passed on to future generations,” he said, adding that the museum would gradually be developed into a digital archive and research center.
The event was attended by members of the Film Development Board, representatives from film-related organizations, and senior figures from the Nepali film industry. Speakers described the museum as a historic step toward preserving Nepal’s cinematic legacy.
The Board stated that it plans to collaborate further with filmmakers, institutions, and private collectors to expand and systematize the museum. The initiative has been widely welcomed as a milestone in the institutional preservation of Nepal’s film history.
