The Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival will be held by the Indigenous Film Archive from June 22 to 24 at the Nepal Tourism Board and the Russian Cultural Centre. This is the first festival of its kind being held in Nepal.
According to the organisers, some 30 films will be screened during the festival. They include 17 films from 11 Nepali indigenous groups and 13 international films.

The festival will screen movies, documentaries, short films, animated films and music videos. Most of the films selected for the festival are based on lifestyle and tradition and culture of various indigenous groups.

The best movies, according to the viewers’ choice, will be awarded.