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Earth, body, mind, a four-week long celebration of art that includes symposiums, art performances, a Pecha Kucha gathering, guided tours and screenings. 25 November to 21 December, 9am to 6pm, multiple venues across the Valley, 9849519933, www.artmandu.org

Educating Nepal, take part in this short-film competition and see if you can bag the top prize worth Rs 75,000 and get your film screened at the annual Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival in December. Submit by 20 November, (01)4440635, (01)5542544, www.kimff.org

Living pictures, watch Nepali and Finnish films every Wednesday evening. 31 October to 28 November, 9.30pm, Moksh Restaurant, Jhamsikhel

Human rights film week 2012, a screening of Nepali and international features and documentaries on humanitarian and gender issues. 17 to 24 November, www.hrffn.org for schedule and locations

In the eyes of Kathmandu, screening of films where Kathmandu is depicted through the eyes of street children who made them. 16 November, 5.30pm to 7pm, Delices de France, Thamel, (01)4260326, 9803818253

Stolen childhood, participate in this photography and documentary competition that aims to record lost childhoods, and win prizes worth Rs 50,000. Entry fee Rs 300 for photography, Rs 800 for documentary, 21 November, 12pm onwards, Nepal Tourism Board, 9819214828

Introduction to VJ-ing, learn the art of video jockeying with renowned video director and light designer Mathieu Crette. Rs 1,500, 21 to 24 November, 10am to 5pm, Sattya Media Arts Collective, Jawalakhel, apply by 18 November, shreyans@sattya.org

Adventure film festival, come and explore the Nepali edition of this global event that celebrates art, activism, and indie film. 17 November, 1pm onwards, St. Xavier's School, Jawalakhel

Delights of solitude, world-renowned cellist and ethnomusicologist Franck Bernede will perform select compositions of JS Bach on the violoncello. Rs 750, 17 November, 6pm, Vajra Hotel, Swayambhu, limited seating, book early, (01)4271545