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Kathmandu —
The fourth annual general assembly and second convention of the Indigenous Nationalities Film Federation Bagmati Province was held on Saturday (December 28, 2025) at the Film Development Board hall in Chabahil, Kathmandu, in coordination with the Film Development Board.
The convention was chaired by outgoing president Resham Kumar Shyauli Tamang and organized with the support of Nepal’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the Film Development Board.
The event was attended by Lisinchu Pakhar Rural Municipality Chair Rajु Lama, Gokarneshwor Municipality Deputy Mayor Sannani Lama, senior advisor of the federation’s central committee Amrit Sunuwar, Film Development Board Chair Dinesh DC, and former Roshi Rural Municipality Chair D.B. Moktan as a special guest.
Representatives from various film and cultural organizations, filmmakers, and intellectuals were also present, including Vikas Ale Magar (Bishwas), president of the Magar Filmmakers Association Nepal; Rajesh Gurung, president of the Gurung Film Association; Nanda Gharti Magar, central president of the Nepal Magar Cultural Association; and Yukesh Magar, chair of Magarat Nepal Television.
Addressing the program, Film Development Board Chair Dinesh DC said the board has allocated NPR 5 million in the current fiscal year to enhance the capacity of indigenous mother-tongue filmmakers. He noted that while 14 mother-tongue-focused programs were implemented last year, preparations are underway to expand the number to 15 this year, emphasizing that films made in native languages strengthen diversity, originality, and identity within Nepal’s film industry.
During the convention, special screenings of the Tamang feature film Tamangla Kola and the Tamang short film Hridayama Piva were held, drawing significant participation from artists, filmmakers, and art enthusiasts.
The convention elected a new executive committee, with Bhupendra B. Rikham Magar unanimously chosen as president. The federation stated that 13 members have already been elected, two have been recommended, and the recommendation process for additional members is ongoing.
Outgoing president Resham Kumar Shyauli Tamang was thanked for his successful tenure, while the newly elected committee received congratulations and best wishes for a productive term ahead.
