From cinema halls to social media: How Nepali films are facing a new piracy threat
Summary
Nepali films are facing a growing digital piracy threat as cinema-goers record and upload clips from screenings on social media platforms. The Film Development Board has warned users and platform operators to stop unauthorized recordings, while filmmakers call for stronger enforcement and updated copyright laws.
Key Points
- Pirated clips of Nepali films are being recorded inside cinema halls and spread across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
- The Nepal Film Development Board has issued a notice warning that cam-recording violates the Copyright Act 2002 and the Electronic Transactions Act 2006.
- Filmmakers say piracy is causing financial losses and weakening trust in the audience, while Nepal still lacks data on the scale of the problem.
- Officials say a new copyright act is being drafted as existing laws are seen as inadequate for the social-media era.
