Kedar Prasad (K.P.) Pathak
K.P. Pathak
Filmmaker, activist, critic and theatre actor since 1987, and entrepreneur since 2000. He leads Cine Makers and chairs the Nepal International Film Festival and the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy.
1987
Starts out as a filmmaker, activist, critic and theatre actor
1990
First screen credit, acting in the tele-film Aafno Ghar
2000
Founds his production company, Cine Makers Pvt. Ltd.
2018
Launches the Nepal International Film Festival
About
Kedar Prasad (K.P.) Pathak has worked as a filmmaker, activist, critic and theatre actor since 1987. Since 1990 he has written, directed, produced and acted in a wide range of work, from tele-films and serials to documentaries, short films and features.
In 2000 he turned entrepreneur, founding Cine Makers Pvt. Ltd. to produce teleserials, theatre, documentaries and feature films. Maina, a feature he directed, produced and acted in, earned a Special Jury Award from the Film Development Board, three Chayachabi D Cine Awards and five National Film Awards.
Over the years he has served Nepal’s film community as Chairperson of the Film Directors’ Guild of Nepal, Member and Spokesperson of the Film Development Board, and Chairperson of the Film Societies Federation of Nepal. Today he chairs the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy, which he co-founded, and the Nepal International Film Festival, which he started in 2018.
Experience
2000 – present
Cine Makers Pvt. Ltd.
Managing Director and Proprietor
Founded in 2000 to produce work across formats: teleserials, theatre, documentaries and feature films.
2018 – present
Nepal International Film Festival
Chairperson (non-profit)
Started in 2018 as a meeting point between audiences and creators, and a launchpad for creators into the wider international film market.
2018 – present
Nepal Film and Cultural Academy
Co-founder and Chairperson (non-profit)
Co-founded to run research and academic programmes on Nepali film and culture, with the long-term aim of a sustainable film and arts industry.
Earlier roles
2011 – 2014
Chairperson, Film Societies Federation of Nepal
2008 – 2009
Member and Spokesperson, Film Development Board
2007 – 2011
Chairperson, Film Directors’ Guild of Nepal (FDGN)
Filmography
Highlights from his work in film and television since 1990, newest first.
In production
Ghataware
A feature film he is directing, currently in production.
His recent documentaries include Indra Jatra (2022) and Kaartik Naach (2023), which he directed. He was executive producer of Goru Parwa (2022) and production advisor on The Stone of Faith (2023).
| Year | Title | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ghataware | Feature film (in production) | Director |
| 2023 | The Stone of Faith | Documentary | Production advisor |
| 2023 | Kaartik Naach | Documentary | Director |
| 2022 | Indra Jatra | Documentary | Director |
| 2022 | Goru Parwa | Documentary | Executive producer |
| 2010 | Maina | Feature film | Director, producer, actor |
| 2008 | Sahakari | Documentary, parts 1 and 2 | Director |
| 2007 | Dom Jati Ek Parichaya | Documentary | Director |
| 2006 | Aawaj | Short film | Director |
| 2006 | Aimai | Short film | Director, producer |
| 2005/06 | Suruwat | Feature film | Producer, director |
| 2005 | Aama Ko Kakh | Feature film | Actor |
| 2003 | Khayal Khayalaima | Feature film | Actor |
| 2000 | Gaajal | Feature film | Director, producer |
| 1996 | Taichup Mai Chup | Tele-serial | Writer, director |
| 1995 | Gauri | Short film for Patrakarita Bikas Samaj | |
| 1994 | Niyati | Tele-serial | Writer, director |
| 1994 | Ujyalo Tira | Docu-drama | Director |
| 1993 | Nimto | Tele-film | Writer, actor |
| 1992 | Smiriti | Tele-film | Writer |
| 1992 | Dera | Tele-film | Writer, actor |
| 1992 | Mamata | Tele-film | Actor |
| 1992 | Baadhyata | Tele-film | Writer, director |
| 1991 | Karma Rekha | Tele-film | Actor, director |
| 1990 | Aafno Ghar | Tele-film | Actor |
Awards and accolades
5
National Film Awards for Maina in 2010.
2010
- National Film Awards for Maina: Best Social Awareness, Best Script Writer, Best Mixing, Best Background Music and Best Make-up
2009
- Appreciation Award from the Nepali film industry
- Chayachabi D Cine Awards for Maina: Best Critic, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress
- Nominated for Best Direction for Maina at the Chayachabi D Cine Awards
2008
- Special Jury Award from the Film Development Board for Maina
1994
- Second Award at the All Nepal Theatre Drama Competition, organised by Reyukai Nepal
1992
- Consolation Prize for Direction at the All Nepal Radio Drama Competition
Organisations
Cine Makers
Nepal International Film Festival
Nepal Film and Cultural Academy