A three-day Mobile Filmmaking Workshop organized by Samriddhi Foundation Nepal concluded successfully at AITM College, Khumaltar, Lalitpur, from June 10–12, 2026. The workshop was conducted with the support of Nepal Film Development Board and in helping partnership with IAWRT Nepal. Bringing together more than 60 enthusiastic students, the workshop was designed to introduce participants to the art and craft of filmmaking using mobile phones. The initiative aimed to encourage young people, particularly girls and young women to tell stories from their communities, explore filmmaking as a creative form of expression and consider it as a potential professional career path with income-generating opportunities. Throughout the three days, participants received intensive hands-on training in storytelling, scriptwriting, shot planning, cinematography, sound recording, directing and editing. The workshop was mentored by renowned professionals from Nepal’s film and media industry, including film director/editor Lokesh Bajracharya, film director/Writer/ media Journalist Sangita Shrestha,film director/editor Nisha Manandhar, Cinematographer Lujaw Singh, and media professional Ichchha Gurung, who guided the participants throughout the entire workshop. To honor the rich legacy of Nepali cinema, the students were divided into ten groups named after milestone Nepali films: Maitighar, Darpan Chhaya, Samjhana, Kusume Rumal, Prem Pinda, Pashupati Prasad, Kabaddi, Chino, Sindoor and Balidan. Working closely with their mentors, each group conceptualized, filmed and edited a short film within the workshop period. The resulting films reflected a wide range of meaningful social themes and contemporary issues, demonstrating the creativity, dedication and storytelling potential of the participants. Many of the films highlighted topics such as social awareness, relationships, self-confidence, youth challenges and positive social change. The final day featured a special screening of all student-produced films. Distinguished guests Anupa Shrestha, Nepal’s first female music video director and documentary filmmaker and acclaimed film director Samundra Bhatta attended the screening, offering valuable feedback, encouragement and inspiration to the emerging filmmakers. The closing ceremony was graced by Dinesh D.C., Chairperson of the Nepal Film Development Board, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the participants, he praised their creativity and commitment, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent and encouraging innovative storytelling through accessible technologies such as mobile filmmaking. Certificates were awarded to all participants, while mentors, special guests and the Chief Guest were honored with tokens of appreciation in recognition of their valuable contributions to the program. Speaking about the initiative, representatives of Samriddhi Foundation Nepal shared that the workshop was more than just a filmmaking training program. It was an effort to empower young people, especially girls, to discover their voices, tell stories that matter and explore new opportunities in the creative industry. The successful completion of the workshop marks another important step in Samriddhi Foundation Nepal’s commitment to youth empowerment, creative education and fostering the next generation of storytellers. Through a mobile phone and a meaningful story, participants learned that powerful films can be created anywhere and that every voice has the potential to inspire change.