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The 13th edition of the Nepal Africa International Film Festival (NAIFF) 2025 is set to take place from 9th to 11th Falgun at the Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap. Organized by Bilakshan Creation Pvt. Ltd. and the College of Journalism and Mass Communication, in collaboration with the Film Development Board, the festival has entered its final preparation stage.
According to Festival Chairperson Dr. Manju Mishra, 29 feature and short films have been selected for the national competition this year. From a total of 73 submissions—including feature films, documentaries, short films, indigenous films, musical short films, and student films—28 films have made it to the final round. Among them, seven are feature films, seven are short films, five are musical short films, four are documentaries, three are indigenous films, and two are student films.
Out of 16 submitted feature films, the jury has shortlisted seven for the final round:
The following short films have been selected for the final round:
(Red, Cigarette, and Where Am I are non-competitive films.)
Four documentaries have been selected for the final round:
Five musical short films have made it to the finals:
Three indigenous films have been shortlisted:
Two student films have been selected:
The jury has also announced nominations for various award categories among the selected films, documentaries, and short films. The festival aims to celebrate and showcase the diverse storytelling talents of filmmakers from Nepal and beyond.
