Kathmandu, July 10
Writer and filmmaker Raj Sargam’s short film Colour of Tea has won the Excellence Award at the Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival for SDGs.
The Korea Gyeonggi International Film Festival awarded Colour of Tea, written and directed by Raj Sargam, the top prize for Sustainable Development Goals 2025, according to an announcement on the festival’s official Facebook page.
The Heart Section of the Sustainable Development Goals 2025 program granted its highest honor to Colour of Tea, recognizing it “for its minimal storytelling and deep emotional resonance.” The jury praised the film’s ability to visually portray the quiet struggles of marginalized communities and depict structural injustice through a simple yet powerful metaphor.
Colour of Tea tells the story of Dalit and Indigenous people from Madhesh who face subtle aggressions and silent violence that perpetuate caste-based discrimination.
Previously, the film was also officially selected for the MOD Fest – Minority Open Day 2025, held in Podgorica, Montenegro, Europe.
