The Nepal Indigenous Film Federation has honored outstanding artists, directors and filmmakers across 11 categories at the sixth Nepal Indigenous Film Festival 2083 BS.
The awards were presented during the closing ceremony of the three-day festival on Tuesday, organized in collaboration with the Film Development Board and the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities.
Among the major honors, the Public Choice Award went to the Limbu film 'Rit', while the Gurung film 'Ngolsyo Ramrani' clinched the Best Film award. The same film, written by Vivek Gurung, also secured the Best Script award.
Likewise, Dinesh Lingden bagged the Best Director award for 'Rit,' while Kalyan Rana Magar earned the Best Actor award for the Magar film 'Dilsara.'
Bhintuna Shrestha was named Best Actress for the Newar film 'Swoyangu.'
In technical categories, Surya Lama took the Best Cinematography award for the Tamang film 'Hyang Tamang.'
Similarly, the Jury Award went to the Rajbanshi documentary 'Biratnagarkey Prachin Rajbanshi.' The Encouragement Award was presented to the Tamang short film 'Dukhla Gyam.'
The Magar short film 'Lahureni' secured the Best Short Film award, while the documentary 'Agre' clinched the Best Documentary award.
The festival was held at the Film Development Board hall in Chabahil, Kathmandu, featuring screenings, cultural performances, discussions and food exhibitions.
Organizers said the event aimed to promote cultural dialogue through cinema.
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