1st Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078
Gandaki Province, Kushma, Parbat, Nepal
Date: Starting Wednesday, Poush 7, 2078 Duration: 4 days, 8 hours daily (32 hours total) Time: Starting 9:00 AM Venue:Siddheshwar Chalachitra Mandir, Kushma, Parbat Organizer: Ahuri Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Introduction
With the goal of advancing Nepal's overall film industry and enriching the cultural heritage of the Dhaulagiri region, the 1st Dhaulagiri Film Festival 2078 is set to be held in Kushma, Parbat, under Gandaki Province.
This historic occasion will bring together local and national artists, directors, writers, editors, cinematographers, and every branch of the film industry on a single platform — aiming to promote national identity, tourism, and prosperity through the power of cinema.
🎯 Objectives of the Festival
- To nurture and produce local and national artists.
- To spread public awareness against social malpractice and preserve national art and culture.
- To inspire confidence and motivation among filmmakers of the Dhaulagiri region.
- To provide opportunities to hidden and undiscovered talents.
- To introduce the tourist destinations of the Dhaulagiri region at national and international levels.
- To increase local residents' income through tourism promotion.
- To bring underprivileged artists to the national stage.
- To preserve and promote local language, attire, customs, and indigenous traditions.
- To provide training in acting, writing, dance, singing, cinematography, and editing.
📅 Festival Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Inauguration Date | Wednesday, Poush 7, 2078 (2021) |
| Time | Starting 9:00 AM |
| Duration | 4 days, 8 hours daily (32 hours total) |
| Venue | Siddheshwar Chalachitra Mandir, Kushma, Parbat |
| Events | Film screenings, cultural performances, dialogue sessions, honoring ceremony, interactive programs |
🎬 Key Highlights
- Live performances by local and national artists
- Participation of distinguished officials from the National Film Directors' Association
- Recognition and honoring of new talent
- Socially meaningful presentations through film
- Portrayal of cultural diversity and folk traditions
🏅 Main Organizing Committee
To make the festival well-organized, robust, and successful, a main organizing committee of over 50 members has been formed, comprising experienced and active individuals from the Dhaulagiri region (Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi) and Kathmandu.
S.N. / क्र.सं. |
Name / नाम |
Address / ठेगाना |
Role / भूमिका |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Bishal Lohane |
Kushma Municipality 6, Parbat |
President/ Active Member |
2 |
Thaman Singh Purja Pun(Sujal) |
Baskharka Parbat |
Active Member |
3 |
Yogendra Shahi |
Bhuka, Parbat |
Active Member |
4 |
Dilip Basyel |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
5 |
Kishan B.C |
Salija, Parbat |
Active Member |
6 |
Shiva Pariyar(Yam) |
Karkineta, Parbat |
Active Member |
7 |
Ram Prasad Paudel (RC) |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
8 |
Nirmal Paudel (NP Ghayel) |
Limithana, Parbat |
Active Member |
9 |
Arjun Thapa |
Baglung |
Host/ Active Member |
10 |
Sarita Bhandari(Saru) |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
11 |
Dimas Gurung (Cyrus) |
Durlung, Parbat |
Active Member |
12 |
Bhima Pariyar |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
13 |
Bhupendra BC |
Gyadi, Parbat |
Active Member |
14 |
Karna Basyel |
Beni, Myagdi |
Active Member |
15 |
Bigyan Hamal |
Beni, Myagdi |
Active Member |
16 |
Amrit Lamghade |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
17 |
Shilpa Karki |
Baglung |
Active Member |
18 |
Alina Shahi |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
19 |
Deepak Sunar |
Baglung |
Active Member |
20 |
Mahendra BK (Chitreli Sailo) |
Chitra, Parbat |
Active Member |
21 |
ShalikGram b Paudel |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
22 |
Ganesh Aryal |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
23 |
Suraj BK (Bikrant) |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
24 |
Santhosh Pariyar |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
25 |
Krishna Sunar |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
26 |
Khum Pun |
Chamarke, Parbat |
Active Member |
27 |
Prakash Thapa |
Pokhara |
Active Member |
28 |
Jeevan Pariyar |
Chhamarke, Parbat |
Active Member |
29 |
Badal Shahi |
Beni, Myagdi |
Journalist/ Active Member |
30 |
Suman Thapa |
Beni, Myagdi |
Active Member |
31 |
Kritan Giri |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
32 |
Ganesh Giri (Johnny) |
Khariya, Parbat |
Active Member |
33 |
Shawan Sunar |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
34 |
Bishal Bohara |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
35 |
Sagar Basyel |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
36 |
Subas GC |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
37 |
Bibas Bohara |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
38 |
Ganesh KC |
Pang, Parbat |
Active Member |
39 |
Suresh Rasaili |
Baglung |
Active Member |
40 |
Radhika Khatri |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
41 |
Chandra RD |
Patichaur, Parbat |
Active Member |
42 |
Lekh Bdr Ruchal |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
43 |
Santosh Sunar |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
44 |
Raju BK |
Kushma Parbat |
Active Member |
45 |
Raghav Majhi |
Kusham, Parbat |
Active Member |
46 |
Satish Chhetri |
Kaiya, Baglung |
Active Member |
47 |
Bhuwan Gurung |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
48 |
Bharat RD |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
49 |
Yam Tamang |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
50 |
Ishor Shrestha |
Kushma, Parbat |
Active Member |
51 |
Bishal Puri |
Khariya, Parbat |
Active Member |
52 |
Sajan Pariyarj |
ThuliPokhari, Parbat |
Journalist/ Active Member |
53 |
Dipesh BK |
Mahashila 5, Parbat |
Journalist/ Active Member |
54 |
Laxman BK |
Mahashila 6, Parbat |
Journalist/ Active Member |
🔚 Conclusion
The 1st Dhaulagiri Film Festival is not merely a celebration of cinema — it is a movement for cultural revival, social awareness, and economic prosperity. Bringing together local talent, tradition, tourism, and creativity, this festival warmly invites everyone to participate and witness this remarkable event.
🎬 "Let's bring change to society through cinema — starting with the Dhaulagiri Film Festival!"
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