Subrat Raj Acharya

Dipendra Lama is a renowned Nepali film director, writer, and former film journalist who transitioned into filmmaking after an 18‑year career in film journalism. He is widely recognized for directing successful films such as Ghampani (2017), Gopi (2019), Chha Maya Chhapakkai (2019), Dui Numberi (2022), and Nango Gaun (2023). His upcoming film Dukhi Aatma (2025) continues his trajectory as one of Nepal’s most consistent storytellers.Born into a Buddhist Tamang family, Lama began his professional journey in 2000 as a film journalist at Naya Sadak Daily, later contributing to major publications including Nepal Samacharpatra, Spacetime, Naya Patrika, Nepal Weekly Magazine, and Nagarik. His journalistic excellence earned him the Fine Art Journalism Award (2016) from the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts.His directorial debut, Ghampani (2017), marked his shift from journalism to cinema, driven by his deep understanding of storytelling and social issues. The film addressed caste discrimination and received strong critical reception.

D.B Pariyar was a pioneering Nepali filmmaker best known for directing, writing, and shaping Satya Harischandra (1950), widely regarded as the first Nepali‑language feature film. Working from India during the early diaspora era of Nepali cinema, Pariyar helped establish the narrative, technical, and cultural foundations that later filmmakers would build upon. His contribution marked a defining moment in the transition from stage traditions to cinematic storytelling for Nepali audiences. Though historical documentation remains limited, Pariyar’s role as director, scriptwriter, and story creator positions him as one of the earliest architects of Nepali film history  

Shreshan Shrestha also known as s2s in Nepali music industry, is Singer/Song-Writer and Director. In 2007, featured in a collection album "Platform" under the banner of New Age Music Entertainment; which featured two of his songs: "Samjhana Aaucha featuring. 9 Double 7 and Naina" and "Bhanana". In 2009, he released his first solo album "Mirror-The Reflection Of Life" under the banner of Music.com. Later released his 2nd and 3rd EP Album "Timro Ra Mero (2016)" and "Approach(2018)" respectively under banner of Inline Creation Records. Also directed dozens of music videos which includes Sugam Pokharel’s Dashain Tihar, Sabin Rai’s Timi Nai Hau, Nabin K. Bhattarai's Timi Sanga nai(Hardinchu Hai), Elvis Joshi’s Ek Mauka, Visan Yonjan’s Adrishya to name few from his founding company "Inline Creation Records".

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.