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Samundra Bhatta is a Nepali filmmaker, director, and writer known for her bold storytelling and cultural depth. A graduate of Toronto Film School, she made her directorial debut with Aadha Page (2016), a romantic drama. Her breakthrough came with Gunyo Cholo: The Dress (2024), a powerful film exploring gender identity and social stigma, starring Najir Husen. The film was selected for the prestigious Photo Film Market in Seattle, USA, gaining international attention. Bhatta’s work blends traditional Nepali themes with contemporary narratives, reflecting her commitment to inclusive cinema. As a rising voice in South Asian film, she continues to challenge norms through visual storytelling.

Asmita Gautam is a Nepali poet, performer, writer, and teacher whose work blends emotional honesty with contemporary feminist and social themes. Active across spoken word, theatre, and literary circles, she is known for her expressive performance style and her ability to translate lived experience into intimate, resonant storytelling. Asmita’s writing often explores identity, womanhood, memory, and the quiet tensions of everyday life, making her a compelling voice among emerging Nepali creatives.She appears as one of the featured artists in the upcoming film Ek Mutthi Badal, contributing her poetic presence and narrative sensitivity to the project’s ensemble of storytellers.

Raj Pangeni Sharma is a Nepali film and television actor whose work spans independent cinema and contemporary series‑style storytelling. He is best known internationally for his performances in the feature film Basenji (2023), the short film Mango Pickle (2020), and the TV mini‑series Sano Sansar – Stories of Middle Class (2023/2024), where he portrays nuanced, everyday characters with emotional restraint and realism.