December 30, 2025 
KATHMANDU – The Film Development Board (FDB), operating under the Government of Nepal’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, has called for applications to digitize indigenous films.
According to a notice published by the Board, the initiative aims to preserve films originally produced using celluloid technology that have not yet been converted into a digital format. The Board stated that this move is intended to ensure the protection, promotion, and long-term archiving of Nepali cinema by securing these works in a digital medium.
Film producers or authorized rights holders interested in participating in the digitization program must submit their applications in the prescribed format within 21 days of the notice’s publication. The application forms, terms of participation, and other necessary details are available on the Film Development Board’s official website (www.film.gov.np) as well as on the Board’s notice board in Chabahil.
Addressing the initiative, FDB Chairman Dinesh DC emphasized that indigenous films are vital cultural and historical assets of Nepal, making their digitization indispensable.
“Old indigenous films are not merely means of entertainment; they are significant documents of our society, time, and history,” Chairman DC said. “It is the need of the hour to preserve such films through digitization. This program will help safeguard vanishing films and ensure they reach the new generation.”
Through this program, the Film Development Board aims not only to ensure the long-term preservation of classic Nepali films but also to encourage academic research and expand the reach of Nepali cinema to the international arena.
