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October 27, 2026
Kathmandu. The government has decided to provide a grant of NPR 35 million in the current fiscal year 2083-84 to encourage the production of <a href="https://cinemamix360.com/2026/10/27/just-who-killed-the-film-critic/” title=”Just who killed the film critic???”>films based on cultural and national importance. The Ministry of Information and Communications has invited applications to provide incentive grants in the script, production, and post-production categories for the production of realistic, original, and public awareness-oriented films.
According to the notice published by the ministry today, interested individuals and organizations must submit applications with the necessary details and documents within 21 days of the publication of the notice. The government is implementing the program in accordance with the ‘Procedure for Providing Incentive Grants for Film Production in Cultural and National Importance Areas, 2083’ to implement the budget allocated to encourage the film sector under the approved annual program.
The government aims to present subjects related to cultural identity, national importance, and social awareness through films and to encourage the production of original and realistic films. This program aims to provide support at various stages, from the development of film scripts and screenplays to production and post-production work.
The ministry has stated that grants will be provided in three categories: script, production, and post-production. Accordingly, applications can be submitted under the relevant category for the development of film scripts and screenplays, film production, and post-production work.
Individuals or organizations applying for the grant must provide the name of the film script, the category for which the grant is requested, the names of the story writer and screenwriter, the language of the film, and the name and address of the scriptwriter.
The ministry has also stated that the names and addresses of the producer, director, and cinematographer, the name and address of the institution or company producing the film, and details of any partner institutions must be submitted.
The application must include the names and number of artists in the film, as well as the personal details, i.e., biodata, of the writer, producer, director, cinematographer, and main actors. The work plan for film production must also be submitted with the application.
The government expects that the grant will help in documenting and presenting cultural and national importance subjects in films. The main objective of the program is to encourage the inclusion of original stories, local culture, traditions, social realities, and national identity-related subjects in films.
The government expects that providing financial assistance at various stages of film production will help advance creative work, encourage the production of films based on original subjects, and support the production of public awareness materials. The detailed process, criteria, and other conditions for grant distribution will be in accordance with the ‘Procedure for Providing Incentive Grants for Film Production in Cultural and National Importance Areas, 2083’.
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