In proportion to the number of Nepali films being made every year, the story and presentation level is still very poor. For this, you don't need to read the history of Nepali films, it is enough to watch the films made in the last few years. In the meantime, such films have also been made, which have the power to widen the field of our films.

 But what is interesting is that such efforts happen at such a slow pace that the film industry does not seem to be able to catch its creative and commercial momentum due to their impact. 

Why is our film industry with a history of 60 years still not prosperous, compared to countries with a shorter history than us? For us this is a question. There can be countless reasons behind this. One of the reasons is the lack of accessible and convenient film cities and studios. 

There is neither a film city nor a big studio in Nepal that is equipped with facilities and can go hand in hand with the changes that have come in today's cyber age. Even in the capital, Kathmandu, which produces the most manpower from technical equipment required for films, there is no studio and film city with facilities.

This means that Nepali film makers are compromising in some places and bearing the burden of unnecessary expenses in some places. Limited production, forced to shoot in remote and unorganized places, lack of professional studios, etc. have added challenges to the Nepali film industry.

In Kathmandu, there is a lack of space to build large studios and film cities due to the dense population. Leaving Kathmandu, Pokhara can be a great place to build a film city and big studios. Pokhara has such natural diversity, which is rarely found in one place. The presence of green forests, mountains, clear lakes, caves, picturesque villages and modern cities is a wonderful coincidence. This huge visual presence can serve as a fun backdrop for films in various genres. Making a

movie doesn't even require an elaborate set. The world's popular movie 'Lord of the Rings' suddenly attracted international production companies just as New Zealand's wet workshops and natural filming locations helped. Which greatly helped in promoting the tourism business there and expanding the local film industry. If we also build a film city in Pokhara, we can bring Nepal into the international lime light.

In terms of geographical location and weather, Pokhara can be considered suitable for Film City. Located in the center of the country, Pokhara is the second largest city after the capital. Here urban amenities and natural scenery can be found together. A filmmaker does not have to travel long distances to construct modern and rural sets. They can easily shoot by adapting the script. The mountain ranges like Annapurna and Machhapuchhre provide a beautiful background to Pokhara, but the surrounding lakes like Phewa, Begnas, Rupa can play a role in creating the magical world needed for the film. 

The roads are easy to cover the unique natural beauty found here and reach villages like Ghandruk, Lwang, Sikles. With the availability of basic things related to development, Pokhara is fully suitable to become a film city. If the Nepali film industry can take inspiration from the global example and build a well-organized film city in Pokhara, keeping in mind the local needs, it can bring about a great change in the film industry of Nepal. 

Pokhara International Airport, which was inaugurated in 2023, has facilitated international access. It helps in global collaboration, attracting international cooperation and promoting tourism business. Great films are born not only from great stories, but also from the place where they are made. The peaceful atmosphere of Pokhara can become the center of Nepal's cinematic future.

Also, about 20 films come to Pokhara from Kathmandu to shoot movies a year. Apart from that, 10-12 Gurung films are made. A lot of music videos are also being made. But in the absence of a studio, the use of natural beauty seems to be limited to outdoor shoots. If large indoor studios are to be built and proper management of technical equipment, dining facilities, and lighting for film making, it can create a warm and creative environment for Nepali filmmakers.

On the other hand, as the natural environment and man-made sets are available at the same place, the producers and filmmakers are not bothered by location scouting, inclement weather etc. They can find time to make their work solid and good in a controlled and organized environment.

To limit Pokhara to only its natural beauty is to ignore its vast cultural heritage. Pokhara is considered a confluence of various castes and cultures. The city is inhabited by people of various castes, who have their own distinct traditions, festivals and art styles. Folk traditions like Ghatu, Sorathi, Bhairav ​​Jatra, Kauda and Bhajan Chutka and Balun are present here. Such cultural richness can prove to be a treasure for those filmmakers who are looking for authenticity and diversity in their subject matter. 

I read somewhere that when you provide a creative platform to a filmmaker, they don't just make a bogus film. Along with films, they also create cultural heritage. If we look at the beauty of Pokhara and the possibilities of film city in one place, this saying can be more relevant. By building a film city here, filmmakers will get access to not only state-of-the-art infrastructure but also art and culture. which provides an opportunity for the filmmaker to enrich his creative power. 

Virtually Film City is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. These include shooting studios, sound rooms, editing rooms, post-production suites and technical equipment services. Having all these resources in one place makes it easy and cost effective for filmmakers to work.

Apart from this, Film City also provides ancillary services like set design, costumes, special effects and catering. Directors, actors, technicians and other skilled manpower make the production easier. Film City encourages creativity and innovation by using advanced technologies, such as CGI to virtual production.

The matter of making Pokhara a film city has been raised from time to time by the relevant people of the state apparatus, but it has not been implemented. 10-12 years ago, a team including Chairman of Film Development Board Ganesh Bhandari prepared a report on the feasibility of constructing a studio in Dhital village of Kaski. Bhandari had said that he would request the government for budget allocation of 2 billion.