Short film long jump

The film directed by Saurabh Ghimire won the 'Special Jury Mention' award for 'Generation Fortine Plus' in Berlin. The film presented the reach, presence and representation that 'short films' from Nepal are increasing in the international market. Similarly, 'Songs of Love and Hate' succeeded in becoming an example of the height that Nepal is measuring in the world market of 'short films'. Directed by Ghimire and produced by Mingso Limbu, this film also spoke about the activism, inclination and success of young filmmakers towards 'short films'.

Earlier, Rajesh Prasad Khatri's 'Jalgedi' was declared the best 'short film' at 'Generation K Plus' in Berlin. Last year, Avinash Vikram Shah directed 'Lori' won the 'Special Mention' at Cannes. In 2016, Pooja Gurung and Vibhushan Basnet's 'short film' Dadya won the Special Jury Award for Cinematography at Sundance. Nepal's 'short films' are not only appearing in the world's major festivals like Venice, Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Sundance, but they are also going to win awards. In terms of attendance, Nepali 'short films' have been increasing their activity in many festivals around the world.

Only this year Niranjan Vetwal's 'Sakshi Rukh' had its world premiere in Busan. The film went to Rotterdam and Clermont-Ferrand. Similarly, in this year, Sunil Gurung's 'Windhorse', Vidushi Giri's 'Ciso Ghar' and 'Helena' managed to choose the way to the world market through MAMI. Last year Deepak

"Four Nights" directed by Rauniar reached the competition for "Short Film" in Berlin. Similarly, Niranjan Vetwal's 'Anahad' and Sunil Pandey's 'Baghthan' also reached Rotterdam.

The jump of Nepali 'short film' in the international market is also unexpected in a way. Because there is no market for 'short films' in Nepal. No budget either. There is a domestic market for commercial films. The filmmakers save their investment by screening abroad along with the Nepali market. However, there is a lack of investment in 'short films'. Investors were not attracted when the amount invested was not sure. So 'short film' "Lori" director Avinash Vikram Shah says that the makers are making the film in "independent style".

We also rent a camera with a friend. We work by asking for help. We make films in a very independent style, says Avinash, 'There is no one to invest in such a film. Even after making a film, it is difficult to know how to sell it. Therefore, our aim is how to make a film with as little money as possible. Those who have reached the world market due to the lack of market and budget have seen the market of 'short film' there. While entering the international market, Lori received investment from a Hong Kong company. The audience for "short films" is very small. ``Short films'' are only shown in festivals,'' said Avinash.

Young filmmakers see the need to reach this kind of platform, Sourav. It is a matter of pride for a film of a young filmmaker like us to be selected in such a festival. "Getting an award makes us even more established," he said. He says that such platforms will show the potential of Nepali filmmakers. Money is also associated with the film, so after making the film, it is necessary to reach the market. We have to reach such a place for grants and investments,' said Saurabh.

Mingso says that producers should also reach such platforms. He is of the opinion that they should go there to bring expenses for the 'short film'. Producers also have to reach such a place to deliver the film to sales and a large audience. We have to reach the market to get funding for the film," Mingso said. "I didn't think that I would do business with films like Kabaddi and Chakka Panja by making an art house film. It should be clear in advance where the market for your film is.'

Different use in story style The

'short film' is far ahead of the feature in terms of usage. Even the filmmakers dare to take risks in the story told in a short time. In terms of style and content, diversity is found in 'short films'. Let's look at Sourav and Mingso's film that won Berlin. The story of the film revolves around a character named Prem who walks on the radio giving love advice. Byog enters the love life of the one who gives love advice to Saratha, then the film is based on the journey of the said character. At first glance, it seems that this is a film based on love. However, this film satirizes the caste system, the suffering of sexual and minority communities and other social issues created in Nepali society through the many complex love relationships narrated by sources on the radio. This film, which takes up such a heavy subject, tells the story through a very different style.

Director Saurabh says that this film was made through 'archive footage'. The actors are not seen anywhere in the film, only the radio and the source's voice are heard in the background. A dark scene uses blurry figures and scenes that look like pictures. In this film, which is very different from the traditional narrative style, the story is told through audio-visual. Saurabh says that this film was made after spending a long time on the editing table. Sound designer Kishor says that while professional filmmakers are following the same style, 'short films' are taking a lot of risks in the style of telling stories. He is using new subjects and new genres. They are practicing a different style,'' said Kishore, who has been busy with 'short films'.

This year, the 'Sakshi Rukh', which toured the international market, told the story of the complex relationship between mother and son, maternal love and survival, along with the faith within the vow. Values, beliefs and beliefs of Nepali society are mixed in this film. Mingso says that filmmakers should pay attention to the narrative style along with the theme. I think that the style should be developed more than the content. Content is still being worked on. Again, film is not just about content. At first it was understood that 'short film' would be made for profiles, but we came to the debate that it is a medium in itself," Mingso said. He says that even if there is content, attention should be paid to the way it is said. Mingso, who brought the

'short film' 'Junko' to the international market, believes that a different style will bring recognition. In the category in which our film was selected, 7 other good films were selected. All the films carried their voice. Among them, getting an award was not so easy. After chatting with the jury after the award, we found out that they found a little more voice in our film, liked our style," he said.

Sound designer Kishor says that the presence of 'short films' is increasing in the world market even in terms of numbers. In three months only Kishor did the sound work in these 7 'short films'. He is a busy sound designer doing sound work in 'short films'. Working in more than 40 short films, he is technically proficient in film production. Makers analyze mature. Kishore says that 'short film' has succeeded in proving itself in the international market in terms of features. Even now, those who invest money in

feature are called producers. However, in 'short film', the person responsible for pitching the story from the lab to the fund is called the producer. The producer creates a comfortable environment for film production by forming a team, finding money from the market,'' he said. Therefore, in the case of the manufacturer, such an idea has been broken. Now they are realizing that commercial films should have sync sound. But, ``short films'' have been practicing this for a long time.''

Director Niranjan Vetwal argues that the way of telling the story of ``short films'' is getting refined. Constantly 'short film' He says while making, "short films" have started coming openly now. They have started telling the real story of the society openly. With the access to technology, the inclination of young filmmakers towards 'short films' has started to increase, according to Ramita Limbu, director of Kathmandu Mountain Film Festival. With the development of film schools, the number of filmmakers has started to increase. If we had access to technology, we would be able to read the film online, we would be able to edit the film at home,' she said.

Where did the development board fail?

Nepali "short film" in the international market Whether it's getting selected or winning an award, the film development board is yet to understand its significance. It is the biggest irony that the board that organizes award programs by bringing artists abroad is not interested in connecting Nepali films with the international market. Avinash believes that the board should encourage new talents like Saurabh and Mingso. "Even when my film won Cannes, I didn't get anything from the board," Avinash said.

Not understanding the power of these small-scale films, Mingso questions the existence of the board itself. "When Shambala reached Berlin, India was supporting them more than Nepal. There was a market booth from India. However, our development board did not exist there. Whether the red suitcase goes to Venice or the way it came to the village is in Toronto. Even when the film reaches such places, the presence of the market and the development board for the film is not visible there," Mingso said. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India had booths in Berlin. While Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had no films this year. However, even when our film is selected in this way, the development board does not exist there. To break the story, the development board has collected travel expenses for the film to reach the festival in this way. However, the filmmakers have been criticizing that the elephant's mouth has turned out to be cumin. Saurabh demands that there is a need for improvement in the policy of giving road expenses. Money has been allocated to go to Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Locarno, etc. However, filmmakers do not only go to the main competition of this festival, but also participate in programs that include other genres under this festival. However, it is not clear how it is given to those who go to such a place. Who will get the expenses? That is not clear, said Saurabh. He says that the board should help the film to reach the festival by making a package.

"Rather than giving money in this way, if two filmmakers are going, the board should support them for a certain period of time," Saurabh suggested. Agreeing with Sourabhakai, Mingso added, "The development board has allocated travel expenses for the festival that can only be reached once in five years." But I think the process itself should be reconsidered. After reaching such a platform and returning, the process of writing an essay on the journey there and asking for expenses is complicated.' Kishore is of the opinion that the state should also invest in raising such talents. The board can grant grants in different categories such as a director making a film for the first time. If there is a film selected in a festival or selected for pitching in a lab somewhere, such scripts can be subsidized," he said. "Such talent has neither support nor training. It is also difficult to get allocated funds. Just a week ago, I got my travel expenses to Berlin a year ago. That too after a long time. It cost 200,000, the board gave 50,000.'

Kishore says that the board should play a role in coordinating with digital platforms to promote the market of 'short films'. He is of the opinion that by giving an MG (Minimum Guarantee) to a digital platform, the board can help market these award-winning films. A means of performing on a digital platform should be made. It would also increase the market, the audience would also be able to pay money to watch such a film. I think that the board should think about the market management of these films even in collaboration with some YouTube channels.'' Saurabh sees the need for mentorship for the youth active in 'short films'. There is a shortage of script analysts among those working in the independent style. There is no mentorship for young filmmakers who can analyze the film after making it. But, it is very necessary,' said Saurabh.

Some festivals organized in Nepal are giving a platform to the talent of 'short film'. However, these platforms fail to connect young filmmakers with the market, Mingso says. "If Nepal was fested in Nepal, the film workers are not available there. Festival works to connect the market. After reaching the festival, various platforms can buy the film. However, the 'shortstream' short film '& nbsp displayed in Nepal's festival; Where did it come? Why didn't stop. What did the film building with the film then respond? 'He asked questions. He has the opinion that the state should invest in the 'short film' while giving birth to new talents for the film area. The film making a film on his own strength, making a film on his own strength. But now they need help from the state, "he said.