‘Bhakunde Bhoot’ wins award at KFF

By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Nov. 2: A short video titled ‘Bhakunde Bhoot’, directed by Jeevan Sunuwar, has won the top award in the short video challenge organised by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) under the Kathmandu Film Festival.

The 4-minute-and-55-second video, based on traditional beliefs and mysteries, was selected by the jury from 35 entries submitted under the theme ‘My Culture, My Heritage’.

‘The Soul of Guthi’, directed by Anubhav Shrestha, secured second place, while ‘Jheegu Chhen (My Home)’, directed by Saugat Sapkota, came third.

The winners received cash prizes of Rs. 150,000, Rs. 100,000 and Rs. 50,000, respectively. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the National Assembly Hall on Saturday by KMC Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol, actor Bijay Baral and actress Surakshya Panta.