Nepal's way to HBO | The Red Suitcase | RK Pokharel | EP 181

Welcome to the Doers Podcast, where we bring you inspiring conversations with individuals making a significant impact in their respective fields.
This episode features the producer of movies such as The Red Suitcase, Aina Jhyal Ko Putali, Halkara, etc.
Ram Krishna Pokharel or RK Dai is the CEO of Icefall Productions. He has been involved in the sector of film tourism in Nepal for a long time. A holder of a bachelor's Degree in Film Studies(Cinematography), RK Dai is also a passionate filmmaker. His recent film, The Red Suitcase, was screened in the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
Don't miss out on this conversation with a filmmaker, businessman, and well-wisher of Nepali cinema who wishes to take the Cinema of Nepal to the world.
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Guest: Ram Krishna Pokharel
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Timestamps:
00:00 Highlights
03:00 RK Dai's Career in Film Tourism
07:30 Film School Journey and Reality of Film Education in Nepal
17:00 Icefall Productions: It's Origin and Services
30:00 Film Equipment Business, Hurdles From Policies, and Some Rants
53:00 Providing Production as a Service for Hollywood and Other International Movies From Nepal
1:02:00 Challenges of Filming in Nepal For Local and International Filmmakers: Laws, Policies, and Governance
1:20:45 RK Dai, His Films, and Movie Making: Why Does He Do It?
1:29:40 "Festival Movies"
1:34:15 Distributing Nepali Movies Worldwide Through OTT Platforms, International Funding For Movies
1:42:05 Production of The Red Suitcase
1:44:50 Flow of Money In The Movie Industry, Nepali Movie Audience
1:52:45 Motive of RK Dai and Other People Behind Making Movies
1:58:00 Taking Nepali Movies To Festivals and Distribution Platforms Like HBO
2:07:00 Flawed Distribution of Nepali Movies, Need For Support From The Government For The Movies
2:16:00 Celebrating/Promoting Industry Players
2:20:20 Talking About The Red Suitcase
2:32:30 RK Dai's Message to the Audience
2:35:45 Takeaways and Outro

[@sujatagurung01]

One man army who’s taking Nepali cinema globally & so happy to see filmmakers like him who’s trying his best actually ♥️🙌🏽 Kudos RK dai & guys do watch ongoing released Nepali movie “The Red Suitcase” in CDC hall, Sundhara. A must watch movie & thanks me later

[@DebanjanDhar-hm9fz]

Please put english subtitles! i'd love, love to watch the entire thing

[@nirajankhadka0123]

I am gonna watch it this weekend! Excited for #theredsuitcase Also, Aina Jhyal Ko Putali is one of my favorite Nepali Movies!

[@SanishMaharjan]

👀👀

[@DebanjanDhar-hm9fz]

SUBTITLES!!!

[@Shushilgrg]

My opinion, I was dissatisfied with movie, wasted my money, time with wrong movie