Gyanendra Sharma Humagain

Krishna Bahadur Thapa is a seasoned Nepali cinematographer with more than a decade of professional experience across feature films, music videos, and commercial productions. He has worked his way up through the camera department as Assistant Cinematographer, Focus Puller, First Assistant Camera, Steadicam Operator, and Chief Assistant Cinematographer, eventually establishing himself as a full‑fledged Director of Photography.His cinematography credits include Parastree (2023), Pashupati Prasad 2 – Bhasme Don (2023), Prema (2023), and Hookah (2023), with upcoming work in Ke Ghar Ke Dera – Ghar No. 2 (2025).He has contributed to major Nepali films in key technical roles, including Aama (2020), Chiso Maanchhe (2022), Mantra (2022), Teen Jantu (2021), Ghamad Shere (2019), Ranveer (2019), Ma Yesto Geet Gaauchu (2017), A Mero Hajur 2 (2017), Saayad 2 (2017), Love You Baba (2014), and Jhola (2013).He is also a Treasurer at NEFTA (Nepal Film Technician Association) and has served as a jury member and judge in national award events, including the 6th National Inclusive Music Awards (2023).

Aalok Shukla is a Nepali cinematographer and director of photography, born in Kapilvastu, Nepal, and trained at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, where he completed his post‑graduate degree in Motion Picture Photography in 2008.Known for his precise control of lighting, color, framing, and visual mood, Shukla has built a strong body of work across Nepali and South Asian cinema. His filmography includes acclaimed features such as Nango Gaun (2023), Sano Mann (2019), Love Station (2019), America Boys (2018), Teen Jantu (2021), ZURI – A Rare Soul (2021), Ma Rajesh Hamal (2022), Dubidha (2022), and the internationally recognized Crawling Crows: Aankha (2024).He has also worked in Indian productions, including Yeh Meri Family (2nd Unit DOP, 2018) and Kismat (Assistant Camera, 2011), demonstrating his technical versatility across formats.Beyond cinematography, Shukla has directed the documentary “Revolution of the Black Buddha’s”, reflecting his interest in socially rooted visual storytelling.

Pantu Naga is a Nepali cinematographer from 1980 to 1990 known for his basic visual style, natural lighting, and clear narrative framing. Active in feature films and regional productions, he brings emotional depth and visual discipline to his work.

Ram Shanker Pradhan is a highly respected Nepali cinematographer who contributed to the film industry for several decades with his refined visual style and technical mastery. He began his career at the former Royal Nepal Film Corporation and later traveled to Pune, India, where he completed a three‑year cinematography course. After returning to Nepal, he worked on documentaries before moving into feature films, quickly becoming known for his sensitive use of natural light, expressive framing, and storytelling‑driven camera movement.Pradhan enriched Nepali cinema through his cinematography in Chot, Manakamana, Tapasya, Milan, Sauta, Mahadevi, Naata, Shree Swasthani, Sannani, Cheli, Ragat, Chhoro, Pheri Timro Yaad Aayo, Lagan Gatho, Chakrabyuha, Pooja, Anmol, Karnaveer, Ajambari Naata, Parkhi Base, Jeevan‑Mrityu, Sundar Mero Naam, Man‑Mutu Ra Maya, Khushi, Preetiko Phool, Jyan Hajir Chha, Angalo Angaloma, Damini and many other films.He also shot over half a dozen Bhojpuri films, expanding his influence beyond Nepali cinema. His work remains admired for elevating the visual language of Nepali filmmaking and inspiring a new generation of cinematographers.