Some people believed that since the concept of censorship still exists in Nepal, the film sector should be placed under the Ministry of Culture, not the Ministry of Communications.
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Filmmaker Shanta Nepali has said that female filmmakers in the film industry still have to endure sexual harassment, low wages, and discrimination in opportunities.
Shanta expressed her views on the current situation of female filmmakers at a discussion program under the '14th European Union Film Festival' in collaboration with UNESCO and the British Council.
'One is that there are fewer opportunities for women in the Nepali film sector. There is a similar lack of money for filmmakers who make films. Those who have been actively working in the film sector. They also do not get equal wages as men,' Shanta said. She said that women's participation in films is low because not only sexual but also mental pressure is faced by female filmmakers.
Director Dipendra Gauchan, Kathmandu International Film Festival (KIMF) President Ramyata Limbu and Sofia Pandey were present at the discussion on the film. Dipendra, who directed 'Keti Beruthaka Sonacha', opined that the film sector should be kept under the Ministry of Culture and not the Ministry of Communication as there is still a concept of censorship in Nepal. Having worked closely with the Cambodian Ministry of Culture for a long time, he said that bringing film under the umbrella of culture would help strengthen it in all aspects, from policy formulation. In the
program, Kimf President Ramyata shared her experience of the Nepalese government's hesitation to invest in film. 'Investment in film is not visible. The government still invests only in those whose results will come soon.' However, it is hesitant to invest in the film sector. That is why it is difficult to find investment for film festivals or film-related activities,' said Ramyata.
Sofia, who has studied/researched the creative aspects of the film industry, believes that the government should be serious about the film sector. 'Since the film sector also contributes to the country's economy, the government should move forward seriously about the film sector.' However, the question is - has the government still invested in the film sector?' Sofia said during the discussion.
