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Jason Lopchan
जेसन लोप्चन
NationalityNepali
Occupations
  • Director
  • Writer
  • Actor
Years active2019–present
Known for
  • Ananta (2021)
  • A Place Under the Sun (2024)

Jason Lopchan (Nepali: जेसन लोप्चन) is a Nepalese director, writer and Actor, known for directing the first Nepali feature film shot entirely on iPhone, A Place Under the Sun (2024)[1][2]

Career

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In 2018, Lopchan gained popularity for directing Balen Shah's comeback music video, Marpha Ko Madira, which gained over four million views in YouTube.[3]

In 2021, Lopchan made his directorial debut through science fiction movie, Ananta, starring Karma Shakya and Laxmi Bardewa.[4][5] However, the movie never got released.[6]

In 2024, Lopchan announced his second feature film titled A Place Under the Sun. The movie, shot entirely on iPhone 14 Pro Max, currently holds an IMDb rating of 9.2, making it one of the highest rated Nepali movies.[7][8] The movie garnered critical acclaim for its unorthodox storytelling, striking cinematography and the nuanced performances of the cast. However some criticisms were aimed towards the pace of the movie.[9][10]

Personal life

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Lopchan, an avid comic book fan, has often cosplayed as various superheroes at the Nepal premiere of Marvel movies.[11]

Lopchan also owns a Friends themed cafe called Central Perk Boudha located in Boudha, Nepal.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Credited as Role(s) Film director Note(s) Ref.
Director Actor
2019 Bulbul No Yes Jason Binod Poudel [13]
2021 Ananta (unreleased) Yes No Jason Lopchan [14]
2024 A Place Under the Sun Yes Yes John Jason Lopchan also Producer [15]

References

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  1. ^ "Nepali film shot by iPhone on Amazon Prime". eKantipur. 2024-11-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  2. ^ "कस्तो छ आईफोन १४ प्रो म्याक्सबाट खिचिएको २ घण्टा लामो नेपाली फिल्म ?". TechPana. 2024-09-14.
  3. ^ "Balen is ballin'". Halla Nepal. 2019-07-10. Archived from the original on 2019-10-20.
  4. ^ "टाइम ट्राभल लभस्टोरी 'अनन्त'मा कार्म र लक्ष्मीको जोडी, शनिबारबाट फ्लोरमा". इकागज. 2021-04-11.
  5. ^ "पहिलो पटक सँगै अभिनय गरेका कर्मा र लक्ष्मी भन्छन्, 'हामी एक अर्काका प्रशंसक'". SetoPati. 2021-04-04.
  6. ^ "A Pair Of Karma And Lakshmi In 'Ananta' Nepali Movie". The Nepali Post. 2021-04-04.
  7. ^ "आईफोन १४ प्रो म्याक्सबाट खिचिएको नेपाली फिल्म 'अमेजन प्राइम' मा रिलिज". TechPana. 2024-11-20.
  8. ^ "Premiere of Nepali film 'A Place Under the Sun' shot by iPhone". Online Khabar Nepal.
  9. ^ "नेपालमा पहिलोपटक आइफोनबाट छायांकन गरिएको फिल्म कस्ताे छ?". Himal Press Nepal. 2024-09-15.
  10. ^ "आईफोनद्वारा खिचिएको नेपाली फिल्म अमेजन प्राइममा". eKantipur. 2024-11-23.
  11. ^ "Spiderman swinging its way to Nepali audience's heart". Mr Republica. 2021-12-22.
  12. ^ "Popular themed restaurants in Kathmandu that you can visit and enjoy". Online Khabar Nepal. 2023-12-23.
  13. ^ "Public Choice award for 'Bulbul' in France". My Republica. 2020-02-20.
  14. ^ "अनन्त'मा कर्मा र लक्ष्मी". Online Khabar Nepal. 2021-04-04.
  15. ^ "आइफोनमा खिचिएको नेपाली फिल्म अमेजन प्राइममा". RatoPati. 2024-11-21.