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A Journey of Passion and Purpose Kathmandu, Nov. 24 — Nine films by Nepali students were selected for screening at the 14th European Union Film Festival in Nepal (EUFF). The EUFF had received more than 50 submissions, and out of the nine short films screened, the jury awarded Patrika Ghimire's 'What Grows in Thari Maila's Vegetable Garden?' as the best student film. The jury praised the film, stating that "this is a film that has chilled our hearts and provoked our minds." In an interview with the Post's Britta Gfeller, Ghimire reflects on her dreams and struggles as a young Nepali filmmaker. A Dream Come True Congratulations on your award and your moving drama, 'What Grows in Thari Maila's Vegetable Garden?'. How did you feel when you were announced as the winner? Other filmmakers were teasing me before, they said, 'you'll get it, you'll get it'. I thought they were just making fun of me. When my name was announced, I was...

The 2025 Mashariki African Film Festival: A Platform for Global Recognition The 2025 Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAF) is set to be a landmark event in the African film industry, offering more than just awards. This year’s festival will feature a grand prize of cars, but its true value lies in the opportunities it presents for filmmakers and content creators. Alongside this, the festival will serve as a hub for major film projects that could capture the attention of global investors, including platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix. According to Tresor Senga, CEO of MAFF, representatives from both Amazon Prime and Netflix are expected to attend the festival, which will take place from November 22 to 29 in Kigali. These streaming giants are among the world's leading movie platforms, and their presence at the festival signals a significant opportunity for African filmmakers. “We shall have people representing Netflix and Amazon Prime at our festival. That means that exhibito...