News Summary
- UML lawmaker Padma Aryal emphasized that the state should honor films not only based on commercial success but also for their cultural contributions, calling for clarity in the bill.
- She suggested that films portraying historical and cultural identities should receive special grants and tax exemptions from the government.
- Aryal stated that prior permission must be obtained from the related community before making films about their stories, and the Film Development Board should not remain merely a formal institution.
Kathmandu – UML Member of Parliament Padma Aryal has asserted that the state should recognize films not solely on the basis of their commercial success but also on their cultural contributions.
Speaking during a discussion on the Film Bill 2082 registered in the National Assembly, Aryal expressed this viewpoint during today’s meeting of the House of Representatives.
She stated, “The state should honor films not only based on commercial success but also on cultural contribution. The bill must clearly reflect this.”
Aryal pointed out that films containing stories with historical significance and cultural identity have generated substantial income, and the state should arrange special grants and tax reliefs for such films.
She also emphasized the need to seek prior permission from the particular community when producing a film about their stories. “Otherwise, if disputes arise on this matter, the concerned authority must be held accountable,” she said.
Furthermore, she cautioned against allowing the Film Development Board to operate merely as a formal institution without substantive authority.
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