Shoot Feature Film in Nepal: Why Work With Icefall Productions
Nepal has hosted feature film for decades. Doctor Strange filmed in Kathmandu’s old quarters, using the city’s temple courtyards and narrow streets to build the mystical world at the center of the story. Everest shot on location toward Base Camp, capturing the scale of the 1996 disaster in a way no soundstage could really replicate. […]
From Kathmandu to the Emmys: How Icefall Productions Tells Stories That Win International Awards
In 2017, Icefall Productions received an Emmy Award, the first production company based in Nepal to achieve this. In the years since, our films have screened at Venice, Berlinale, MAMI, Karlovy Vary, and Busan. Our work has reached audiences of hundreds of millions through productions for BBC, National Geographic, Netflix, HBO, Discovery, and ITV. This […]
Icefall Productions: A Film Production Company in Nepal Built for International Standards
Nepal is one of the most visually extraordinary countries on earth, a landscape that moves from subtropical lowlands to the highest mountains on the planet within a matter of hours. It is also one of the most logistically demanding places in the world to film. Altitude, weather, terrain, and remoteness combine to make even a straightforward shoot into a serious operational challenge. For international producers considering Nepal as a filming location, the question is rarely whether the footage will be beautiful. It’s whether the production behind the camera can actually deliver it.
What no one tells you about filming at Everest base camp: Equipment, Altitude Sickness, and Sherpa Support
Most of what is written online about filming at Everest Base Camp is either a trekking blog with a camera in a photo, or a permit checklist written by someone who has never actually been there with a professional kit. This is neither of those things.
Our team has coordinated and executed production work in the Khumbu region on more than 30 productions since 2008 for BBC, National Geographic, Netflix, and independent documentary filmmakers from across the world. These are the things we wish someone had told us before our first shoot at 5,364 metres.
Production Planning in Nepal: Proven Strategies for a Flawless Film Production
Nepal is one of the most visually rewarding filming destinations in the world. Few places offer such an incredible range of cinematic landscapes within a compact geographic area. From the towering Himalayan peaks and remote mountain trails to ancient heritage cities and dense subtropical jungles, the country delivers unmatched visual diversity. This makes Nepal an exceptionally attractive destination for filmmakers seeking authenticity, scale, and natural beauty in a single location.