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Samten Bhutia is a Nepali filmmaker, screenwriter, and theatre‑trained storyteller known for his visually grounded, character‑driven approach to cinema. Emerging from the eastern Himalayan creative community, he has directed and written several Nepali and regional films, often blending realism with emotional, socially rooted narratives. Bhutia’s work reflects a strong command of performance direction and atmospheric visual tone, making him a distinctive voice among contemporary Nepali directors.

Anil Budha Magar is an award‑winning Nepali film director, writer, and independent filmmaker known for his powerful storytelling rooted in the socio‑cultural and political realities of Nepal’s remote regions. Born in Taksera, Eastern Rukum, he represents a new generation of filmmakers bringing authentic rural narratives to national and international audiences.Active since 2012, Magar began his career with the acclaimed short film Lomba (The Leadership), which won five awards and received nominations at seven international film festivals. His work is characterized by deep research, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to telling stories of marginalized communities.

Suresh Darpan Pokharel (born 5 November 1983, Chhoprak, Gorkha) is a Nepali film director, media personality, and digital entrepreneur active since 2002. He made his directorial debut with Nishana and went on to direct several commercial Nepali films including Bhool Bhaye Maaf Gara, Kaslai Diun Yo Joban, Miss U, 3 Lovers, and Love Birds.Before entering filmmaking, he worked in Nepali radio as an RJ at Radio Lumbini, Synergy FM, and Nepal FM, later becoming a well‑known VJ and program producer at Nepal Television, Kantipur Television, and Channel Nepal. His media career includes directing over 100+ music videos, documentaries, and TV commercials.He currently resides in the Dallas–Fort Worth, USA, serving as Chairman of Maya Digital and hosting the popular diaspora podcast Namaste USA on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. He also runs THE SDP TIMES, a Nepali community digital channel.His contributions to Nepali cinema earned him appointments to the Central Film Censor Board and the Film Development Board of Nepal, and he has served as Secretary of the Directors Guild of Nepal and Nepal Film Producers Association (NFPA). He is also recognized for social work as President of We For All, receiving a Contribution Award from the Prime Minister of Nepal (2015) for earthquake relief efforts.

Om Prateek Gurung is a versatile Nepali filmmaker known for his multi‑disciplinary contributions as a director, actor, writer, and production designer. Born in Khungri‑2, Rolpa, he entered Nepali cinema in the mid‑1990s and steadily built a reputation for emotionally grounded storytelling and strong visual sensibility.As a director, his notable works include Timro Maya 99 Mero Maya 100 (2002), Farki Aau (2011), Yo Katha Ho Timro Mero (2014), Butterfly (2018), and the upcoming Mohar (2025). His long-running collaboration with leading actors and his ability to handle story, screenplay, lyrics, and production design make him one of the industry’s most adaptable creative forces.