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Zaun Yonzan is a Nepali filmmaker best known as the director of Crawling Crows: Aankha, Nepal’s first film to win Best Film at the 62nd Asia Pacific Film Festival in 2025. His work blends bold visual language with socially rooted storytelling, positioning him among the new-generation directors bringing Nepali cinema to global attention.

(Film Director • Screenwriter • Lyricist • Social‑Issue Filmmaker • Founder of FAITH) Roshan Miraz is a Nepali film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for creating socially conscious cinema rooted in real‑life experiences. He is the writer and director of Laalimaa (2026), one of Nepal’s most talked‑about social‑drama films, based on the struggles, trauma, and lived realities of women forced into prostitution. His storytelling blends psychological depth, social justice themes, and character‑driven emotional arcs. Miraz is also the Founder‑Director of FAITH (Friends Affected & Infected Together in Hand), an organization established in 2005 that works in social advocacy and community‑based empowerment. He has been active as a filmmaker with 21 Filmdocs since 2012, producing both fiction and non‑fiction works across Kathmandu and Hamburg.

Yogendra Karki is a versatile Nepalese film director, actor, editor, ad/documentary maker, and assistant director, whose dynamic presence and creative expertise have made a significant impact on the Nepali film industry. His journey into cinema began with his debut in the 2019 film Kuraute, which marked the start of a steadily rising and diverse career in filmmaking. Since stepping into the industry, Karki has continually showcased his multifaceted talents, contributing across various domains of film production. However, he is particularly recognized for his role as a highly skilled and accomplished Assistant Director, having worked on more than 25 films. His ability to coordinate complex productions, manage creative and logistical challenges, and support directorial vision has made him an invaluable asset on set.

Rekha Thapa is a Nepalese film actress, model and film maker. She was a top ten finalist for Miss Nepal in 1999. She has performed in over 100 national awarded commercial movies. She owns her own movie production house called " Rekha Films". Rekha Thapa is a Founde / President of the Rekha Thapa Foundation of Nepal , She is also a social worker who is helping the poor families and children who are in need. Because of her popularity in the country and the abroad, now Rekha Thapa wants to spend her valuable time in social development of Nepal. #photography - Mahesh Pradhan