MARYLAND 2026 | NAIFF — The Nepal America International Film Festival of Maryland, organized annually by the Nepal America Film Society, has announced the lineup for its 2026 edition. The lineup includes acclaimed films such as Shape of Momo (Busan award winner, 2025), directed by Tribeny Rai; Shakti, directed by Nani Sahra Walker and recognized...Read More
Maryland | NAIFF — The Nepal America International Film Festival, organized by Nepal America Film Society, has officially announced its Opening and Closing Night screenings for the 2026 edition of the festival, which will take place from June 25–28 in Maryland. The festival will open with Shape of Momo directed by Tribeny Rai. The film stars internationally...Read More
MARYLAND 2025 | NAIFF — Nepal America International Film Festival, organized annually by the Nepal America Film Society, has wrapped up a successful 2025 edition, celebrating cinema that bridges Nepal and the world. NAIFF 2025 took place from June 26 to June 29 at three acclaimed venues: the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, Greenbelt...Read More
The Nepal America International Film Festival 2024, organized by the Nepal America Film Society based in Maryland, concluded with a Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Distinguished guests from Nepal, including actor Dayahang Rai and director Nabin Subba, graced the event alongside Phil Davis, Countywide Arts Coordinator at the...Read More
Join us for an immersive experience into the world of creativity and storytelling with NAIFF-Nepal America International Film Festival’s exclusive masterclass in FILMMAKING. In this masterclass, Professor Michael Brown will share his experiences working in ethnographic, documentary and participatory filmmaking for social transformation and positive change. Michael will present some key underlying theories, alongside practical...Read More
Third Annual Nepal-American International Film Festival to be Held in Hyattsville, Cannes Film Winner & Local Filmmakers Spotlighted By Natasha Pollard // @NatashaPollard Cherish the things that grow better with time. The county continues to grow as a diverse destination as excitement returns to Hyattsville [click here] through the Nepal American Film Society, Inc. (NAFS)...Read More
Third Annual Nepal-America International Film Festival to be Held in Maryland, United States on June 28 -30. This year the festival will showcase 15 movies from Nepal and others from United States. ‘Black Hen’ famed director Min Bahadur Bham to lead head of the Jury, while local film makers will get chance to interact with...Read More
Submissions for the 2019 Nepal America International Festival are now closed, and Submissions for 2020 Film Festival will be open in August of 2019. Thank you all for your film submissions for the year 2019. We had an unprecedented number of great films submitted for this year’s Nepal America International Film Festival. You will be...Read More
Maryland- Nepal America Film Society proudly unveils official banner of Nepal America International Film Festival 2019 for the public. The film festival is taking place on June 28-30, 2019 at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Regal Cinema, Hyattsville, Maryland. The festival showcases all genres of films including feature length, documentaries, animation, experimental and...Read More
The second Nepal America International Film Festival was concluded on May 21, 2018 with the following winners: Best Narrative Feature – Bijuli Machine For its originality and inspiring story that celebrates science and ingenuity. An audience-pleasing film that is well made with good performances by the lead actors. Honorable Mention – In Search of Nation...Read More
