Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is Nepal’s premier annual film and cultural event. Established in 2018, NIFF celebrates diverse storytelling and narratives worldwide. The event is an initiative conceived to conduct an exchange of film and culture between Nepal and the rest of the world and to create a conscious, capable, and appreciative film culture in the country. Celebrating film and art The main gist of NIFF is to appreciate films and talk about them with the audience and the people in the industry. The festival is an attempt to uplift the standards of Nepali films and bring out more diverse stories and technical expertise through exhibitions and intensive discourse. NIFF is also a common ground for aspiring filmmakers, artists, and people from the film industries around the world to come together and celebrate their love for film and cinema art, celebrating the spirit of cinema through screening a curated catalog of feature-length fiction and non-fiction works, and a comprehensive short film program in a competitive environment (i.e., awards). NIFF also organizes a gala and ceremony to distribute awards and facilitate meetings and exchanges between artists and filmmakers in the industry. Creating conversation through films NIFF also features the ‘Forum,’ a collection of discourses and related programs, to promote the exchange of ideas and provide commentary on films. It has grown to be very popular over the years. At the forum, we invite guests from the film, media, and entertainment sectors, including many independent actors, where we have conversations on multi-dimensional issues in art, cinema, and society. Nepal International Film Festival 2026 The next iteration of the festival, the ninth iteration, will be held in Kathmandu from 2-6 April 2026. The event will be hosted simultaneously at QFX Cinema Venues in Kathmandu Valley (Civil Mall, Chhaya Center), and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Connecting artists, filmmakers, and activities from all over the world Nepal International Film Festival also brings together people of different cultural, political, religious, and professional backgrounds from over 40 countries to celebrate film and cinema. NIFF is a member of the International Federation of Film Societies (IFFS) and the Belt and Road Film Festival Alliance, connecting filmmakers and audiences worldwide.