Renish Phago, a veteran colourist with over two decades of experience in the Nepali film industry, has achieved a significant milestone with four films he colour-graded being listed on the official website of Assimilate Scratch, a globally recognized colour-grading software. The website, www.assimilateinc.com, now features four Nepali films: Pitambar, 12 Gaun, Outlaw and Mohar.

Phago said the recognition has motivated him to further raise his professional standards. “This marks a historic first for Nepal. It is the first time Nepali films have been included on the official platform of a globally recognized software through colour grading,” he said.

In addition to Nepali cinema, Phago is actively involved in colour grading for Bhojpuri films and music videos. Over the course of his career, Phago has colour graded more than 150 Nepali films. His recent releases include Maijaaro, Man Binako Dhan and Hari Bahadurko Jutta, with several other projects, such as Stree and Chhatishko Aagada.

Beyond his professional work, Phago is committed to developing skilled human resources in colour grading. “I have conducted many formal and informal training sessions. Nepal still lacks sufficient professional colourists, and building that workforce is essential. I want to share my knowledge and help train more people in the technical side of filmmaking,” he said.

Recently, Phago was honored with the Cultural Transformation Award 2025 by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and the Nepal Film Development Board, recognising his contributions to colour grading.