Director: Abinash Bikram SHAH

Abinash Bikram Shah is a Nepalese writer and director, alumnus of the Sundance Institute, Berlinale Talents, GMM - Film Independent, and Locarno Filmmakers Academy. He co-wrote 'The Black Hen' (Venice Critics' Choice) and 'Shambhala' (Berlin Competition 2024), both Nepal's Oscar entries. After his debut short 'Tattini' reached international festivals, he became the first Nepali director in an official selection at Cannes in 2022 with 'Lori', which received a Jury Special Mention.