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Hari Humagain is a renowned Nepali cinematographer and director. He has made a significant impact in the Nepali film industry with his exceptional skills and dedication. Hari started his career in the film industry with humble beginnings, working as a kitchen help before gradually making his way up to become one of the busiest cinematographers in Kathmandu. Hari Humagain has worked on various projects, including music videos, movies, and TV shows. Some of his notable works include the musical love story "Euta Sapana Chha" and his appearance on the popular Nepali satirical comedy show "What The Flop"

Narendra Mainali is a celebrated Nepali cinematographer known for his evocative visual storytelling and contributions to both mainstream and independent cinema. With a background in computer engineering, he transitioned into filmmaking through a deep passion for photography and motion pictures. Education & Training Mainali holds a Bachelor's degree in Motion Picture Photography from Oscar College of Film Studies, Tribhuvan University. He further honed his craft through international programs, including: Asian Film Academy (Busan International Film Festival, 2012) Berlinale Talents (Berlin Film Festival, 2013) VIEWFINDER: Masters in Cinematography (Erasmus+ program in Ireland, Hungary, and Estonia) He also studied at the Danish School of Media and Journalism and received mentorship from cinematic legends like Wong Kar Wai and Matthew Libatique (cinematographer of Black Swan). Career Highlights Mainali’s debut short film Bansulli (The Flute) was selected for the Venice International Film Festival, while The Contagious Apparitions of Dambarey Dendrite premiered at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. His work spans over 18 films, including shorts and features, many of which have screened at prestigious festivals in Venice, Busan, Locarno, and Palm Springs.

Nabaraj Uprety is a Nepali cinematographer known for his clean visual style and emotionally grounded camera work across feature films, world‑cinema collaborations, music videos, and TV commercials. Active in Nepal’s modern visual industry, he brings a blend of technical precision and artistic sensitivity, shaping stories through natural light, disciplined framing, and strong visual rhythm. Uprety represents a new generation of DOPs expanding Nepali cinematography into global, commercial, and digital spaces.

Shyam Mohan Shrestha is a veteran Nepali cinematographer known for his refined visual style and consistent contributions to Nepali cinema from the late 1970s onward. Active for more than four decades, he has worked across landmark films that shaped the visual language of the industry. His cinematography is recognized for its balanced lighting, grounded realism, and strong narrative sensitivity, particularly in social dramas and romantic features.He is best known for his work in acclaimed films such as Kumari (1977), Sindoor (1980), Badlido Aakash (1983), Ke Ghar Ke Dera (1985), Maya Preeti (1989), Badal (1994), Saubhagya (1995), and the celebrated Gothalo (1996). His career also extends into film production, including the feature Ghumto (2001). Shrestha remains regarded as one of the steady, foundational cinematographers of his generation, contributing to the evolution of Nepali film aesthetics.