KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is going to launch ‘Film Festival in Every Neighborhood’ campaign as part of its initiative to connect film professionals with local communities and recognize their contributions.

Ashaman Sangat, Coordinator of KMC’s Heritage and Tourism Committee, said that the campaign would help bring all sectors of the film industry closer to the community.

He informed that the initiative seeks to promote filmmaking as a respected profession and strengthen public appreciation of the industry.

While the KMC’s Heritage and Tourism Department will implement the initiative, the Metropolis will collaborate with non-profit organizations involved in social and cultural activities, youth clubs, community groups, neighborhood development committees, cultural associations and traditional local organizations to execute it at the community level.

Film screenings will be held in open public spaces such as traditional neighborhoods and junctions and complexes known as Baha:, Bahi, among others in Newar community, courtyards, squares, amphitheaters and parks, shared Sangat.

The KMC has invited proposals from organizations interested in collaborating with the Metropolis to manage the community-based events.

Interested groups can submit their proposals through the address provided on KMC’s website by June 10’s midnight, the Committee said.

KMC’s Department Chief Kumari Rai urged interested organizations or groups to participate and cooperate in managing the initiative.

To ensure the festival maintains quality standards, a committee will be formed to oversee the selection of films based on criteria such as quality, content and presentation, said Rai.

She added that the committee will also monitor and regulate overall campaign.