IFA Shorts by Women (Synergy of Women short Film)

All these short documentaries are 10-13 mins long, made by women filmmakers with the training provided by IFA.

  1. Film Name: Lavaki Kaniya

Community: Tharu

Synopsis: The Tharu Bride uses her art of cooking to bond with her new family.

Director : Renu Chaudhary - She is a film editor who owns and manages her own studio.


  1. Film Name: Bhuiyar Puja

Community: Magar

Synopsis: The magar Community believe that they must not cut the tree they worship.

Director : Sanumaiya Rana - She is a Staff Nurse at the Bhaktapur Thimu Helath Post.


  1. Film Name: 12 Days

Community : Newar

Synopsis: The Newars have the tradition of initiating their daughter into womanhood.

Director : Sunita Rajbhandari - Sunita has directed 2 films after IFA filmmaking workshop.


  1. Film Name: Solji

Community : Mugal

Synopsis: The women of the Mugal community organize a feast to welcome a relative on his return.

Director : Toma Lama - Toma is Chairperson of the Mugal Women's Upliftment organization.


  1. Film Name: River

Community: Majhi

Synopsis: Fishes in the rivers continue to be endangered by the use of poison and electrical currents.

Director : Bindu Majhi - She is a central member of Majhi Women Upliftment Association.


  1. Film Name: Gra Pala Ge

Community: Sunuwar

Synopsis: The skill of handicrafts demonstrates the Sunuwar's close bonding with the bamboo tree.

Director : Laxmi Sunuwar - She is the Treasurer of Sunuwar Women's Society.


  1. Film Name: Thak Thakma

Community: Limbu

Synopsis: Girls from the Limbu community are taught the art of weaving.

Director : Lila Rai - Lila is a model and dancer who has acted in several music videos.



  1. Film Name: Samali

Community: Newar

Synopsis: In some Newari Community, a family friend is sent with the bride to help her adjust.

Director : Loonibha Tuladhar - Loonibha is a well known TV producer and stage actor.


  1. Film Name: The Chiuree

Community: Chepang

Synopsis: The Chepangs plant Chiuree trees to celebrate the birth of a daughter as a gift for her.

Director : Shova Chepang - She works for the social upliftment of her community.


  1. Film Name: Mhaita

Community: Gurung

Synopsis: The Gurung customary law gives women the right to divorse.

Director : Ratna Gurung - Ratna is a well known Radio journalist from SYanja.


  1. Film Name: Girl Power

Community: Gurung

Synopsis: Gurung women are independent and empowered due to the gender equality.

Director : Renu Kshetry - She is well known for her sensitive reporting of social issues.


  1. Film Name: Naraam

Community:Magar

Synopsis: Magar community uses the Titepati (Artemesia, absinthe, wormwood) as a medicinal plant.

Director : Pratimaya Pun - She is an indigenous woman activist.



  1. Film Name:Rhythm of Life

Community: Limbu

Synopsis: The Chyabrung (skin drum) is the heartbeat of the Limbu community.

Director : Srijana is a well known film and television actor.