Fidel Devkota is a filmmaker and visual anthropologist from Nepal who has been active as a filmmaker, anthropologist, photographer, and lecturer for the past decade. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Studies, MA, and PhD in Visual Media Anthropology. His filmography includes The Last Fit (2007, 11’), Irony (2008, 23’), Shambala: The Story of Paradise Lost (2011, 50’), The Last Yak Herder of Dhe (2014, 33’) and Wind of Change in Lo Mustang (2017, 40’). His films, photography, publications, and research works are mainly focused on human-environmental relationships, addressing the themes of spiritual, social, and economic transformation in a time of environmental and political change in the Himalayas. His debut fiction film 'The Red Suitcase' is coming out in the summer 2023. His another feature film ‘Kangling’ (Bone Trumpet) is currently on pre-production. 'Kangling' is prequel to his short film ‘Snow Leopard’.
Dr. Fidel Devkota
Environmental, Visual, and Applied Anthropologist/
Filmmaker
