Chitwan — A Film Literacy Program was successfully conducted at Shree Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Sahapur, located in Kalika Municipality–2, Chitwan. The program was organized by Choya Digital Solution and managed by Celebrity Nepal, in collaboration with the Film Development Board and Kalika Municipality, Chitwan. The event took place on Poush 13, 2082 (BS).
Around 150 students from the school participated enthusiastically in the program. According to the organizers, the objective of the program was to enhance students’ awareness of cinema, develop critical thinking, and encourage creative expression.
The program was attended by Ward Chairperson and Municipal Spokesperson of Kalika Municipality Ward No. 2, Laxman Paudel; Chairman of Choya Digital Solution, Rajkumar Silwal; General Secretary of the Film Journalists Association of Nepal, Raghunath Sapkota; Principal of Shree Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Prem Adhikari; Chairperson of the School Management Committee, Sombahadur Gurung; Ward Member Chitrabahadur Bhandari; film director Amardeep Sapkota; journalists Prabin Kiranti and Prem Paudel, among others. The program also saw significant participation from teachers and staff.
Addressing the program, Ward Chairperson and Municipal Spokesperson Laxman Paudel highlighted the growing importance of film education in the digital age, stating that such initiatives play a positive role in developing students’ creativity, social awareness, and expressive abilities.
Chairman of Choya Digital Solution, Rajkumar Silwal, emphasized the need to introduce film literacy from the school level and shared plans to expand similar programs to other schools in the future.
General Secretary of the Film Journalists Association of Nepal, Raghunath Sapkota, encouraged students to view cinema not merely as a medium of entertainment, but also as a powerful tool for education, awareness, and social transformation.
Expressing his happiness over hosting such an informative and practical program, Principal Prem Adhikari thanked the organizers and all collaborating institutions. Likewise, School Management Committee Chairperson Sombahadur Gurung expressed confidence that the program would help broaden students’ perspectives.
Following the program, participating students shared positive feedback, stating that the film literacy session helped them better understand cinema, analyze films critically, and develop creative skills.
