Rajeela Shrestha
Filmmaker/Writer
- Bachelors in Film Studies (Specialization-Direction/ScreenWriting)
- Directed numerous Short Films, Documentaries and Music Video
Attended various Filmmaking Training and Workshops:
- Young Cuts! Accountability Filmmaking Workshop
- The DOV SIMENS 2 Day film workshop
- Reel Women for Real Change
- Documentary Master Workshop by KIMFF Doc Lab
- Intensive Film Script Writing Workshop
Awards and Achievements
JIBIKA-THE LIVELIHOOD (SHORT FILM)
Audience Choice Award in Challenging conflict and Ending Gender-Based Violence organized by USYC and YUWA (2015)
SERENE (SHORT FILM)
Shortlisted in top 5 of Peace on Earth short film competition organized by Search for Common Ground, Nepal
MAILA DAI - THE MAN WHO REBUILT THE VILLAGE (DOCUMENTARY)
Officially selected in Ekadeshma International Film Festival 2017
Human Right International Film Festival 2017
Toronto Nepali Film Festival 2018
Toni Hagen Foundation Documentary Grant 2019, KIMFF.