Gender Film Co-production Grants

Synopsis: In a remote Dalit village in Nepal, a young girl is murdered and hanged to stage a suicide. The only witness is eight-year-old Gaana’s imaginary friend. They take the matter in their own hands, which leads to consequences beyond their control. 

Barkha is a visual storyteller based in Kathmandu. She has directed, shot and edited several documentaries, ad films and music videos. Her first short film was screened at Pinewood Studios in the UK and Raleigh Studios in Hollywood (First-Time Filmmaker Sessions) and Museum of Creative Minds (Shanghai, China). 

Synopsis: Khima Khadka, who got married at only 16, goes on to become a PhD scholar. The documentary unravels her journey in the culturally saturated community of Rukum and the implications and the bitter truths of child marriage. 

Prashansha, a civil engineering student and a social activist, is passionate about filmmaking and believes it to be an effective tool to break barriers. She initiated a campaign to build support against child marriage by making documentaries and raising awareness on the issue. In 2019, she won the ‘UNICEF Nepal Short Film Competition’. 

Synopsis: Rupa and Maya are best friends, but their family opposes their friendship. Will they end up convincing them? How will they choose a life away from systematic oppressions?

Akanchha is a theatre artist and leads ‘Katha Ghera’ collective. She has directed several plays and loves listening to people’s stories. This is her first time venturing into filmmaking, and she is very grateful for the opportunity. She is determined to make art about difficult conversations that we often do not have.