Kathmandu, May 24 -- The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) held its curtain raiser event alongside a panel discussion on 'Monetisation and Market for Nepali Cinema' in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Held at Nepalaya Hall in Kalika Marga, three voices from Nepal's growing film industry-Nabin Chauhan, director and writer of 'Oonko Sweater', Anusha Khanal, documentary producer at Herne Katha and acclaimed filmmaker Nischal Basnet shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities in monetising Nepali cinema and growing its market. Film critic Reena Moktan moderated the discussion.

Chauhan said his first experience with the film industry has been "very positive," countering the narrative that the market is too difficult....