Lawa Pyakurel

Lawa Pyakurel (born April 30, 1973, Nepali: लव प्याकुरेल), born Bala Ram Pyakurel, is a Nepalese filmmaker and editor primarily known for his work in the documentary film genre. His most notable films include Wound of Panchayat (Panchayat Ko Ghau), Blue Sky (Nilo Akash), and Girls Rewriting Destiny. Pyakurel is ab audiovisual producer proficient in both linear and non-linear editing systems. He began his professional career in 1993 as an assistant director for the film 'Khandahar ko Phool' (Flower of Ruins), directed by Suyog Koirala. He later served as the chief assistant director and editor for Guru Dakshina and Raag-Viragam,

In addition to his filmmaking, Pyakurel is a commentator on film-related themes. His articles and opinion pieces have appeared in major Nepalese national dailies, such as the Annapurna Post, Naya Patrika, Himalaya Times, and The Rising Nepal. He is also a founding member of the Executive Committee of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) Nepal Chapter, an international organization representing journalists from South Asian countries.

Selected filmography

Documentary Film 1995

Documentary Film 2009

Documentary Film 2019

Documentary Film 2022 Chitawan Irrigation; Community-based Project Documentary Film 2022 Path of Development; Bagmati Irrigation Project Documentary Film 2024 Girls Rewriting Destiny

Documentary Film 2025 (Updated) Jugal: A Symbol of Unwavering Belief Documentary Film Wound of Panchayat

Heroes of Documentary Film Editor NFDC National Film Award Nepali Documentary

Best Documentary Filmmaker and Editor Special Citizen Award and Honor Art and Film Art and Film Field

2023 Best Documentary Director Spiny Babbler International Film Festival (SBIFF) Documentary Film Jugal: A Symbol of Unwavering Belief

2025 Best Documentary Film Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) Audience Choice Award Girls Rewriting Destiny

2026 Best National Documentary Film Nepal Cultural International Film Festival Best Documentary Award Girls Rewriting Destiny''' Won