Nirak Poudel

Prem Bahadur Basnet is a Nepali film director known for his contribution to the early development of Nepali cinema and for directing the culturally important film Kumari.After completing his B.Ed., Basnet received scholarships to study abroad, including one from a university in Hawaii, USA, and another to study scriptwriting at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. While many students at the time were going to the United States for higher education, Basnet chose to pursue film studies in Pune because of his strong interest in cinema.He studied there for two years, going to Pune in 1962 and returning to Nepal in 1964. After returning, he worked at Nepal’s Information Department, where he became involved in cultural and media-related activities.Having studied filmmaking, Basnet was more interested in creating original and artistic films rather than purely commercial cinema. During this period, when Nepal was invited to represent the country in international film festivals, he decided to make a film based on the living goddess Kumari tradition of the Newar community in Kathmandu.This idea eventually led to the creation of Kumari, which became an important cultural film portraying Nepal’s traditions and social life. Through his work, Prem Bahadur Basnet helped introduce culturally rooted and artistic storytelling to Nepali cinema.

Uddhab Poudel is a multi‑disciplinary Nepali film professional whose career spans more than three decades. Active since 1986, he has contributed to Nepali cinema as a producer, director, presenter, story writer, audiographer, and lyricist. His body of work includes more than 18–23 films, depending on credit category, making him one of the most versatile contributors in the industry.He is best known for producing acclaimed titles such as Pal (2011), Kusume Rumal 2 (2009), Jiwan Mrityu (2008), Ukali Orali (2004), Shahidgate (2002), and Mato Bolcha (1999). His early creative contributions include story writing for films like Arpan (1993), Pariwar (1991), and Jay Baba Pashupati Nath (1995), and lyric writing for Tilahari (1989).Across his career, Poudel has worked with major Nepali actors, directors, and production teams, and his credits span commercial cinema, musical storytelling, and technically demanding audiography work. He has also been recognized with honors such as the Lifetime Achievement Award (Infa Film Award 2070) and the Nepal Motion Picture Award (2056).

Ujwal Ghimire is a veteran Nepali film and television director, producer, writer, and actor whose career spans more than four decades and has significantly shaped mainstream Nepali cinema. Beginning in theatre and early Nepal Television programs, he rose to prominence with acclaimed films such as Kismat, Chhodi Gaye Paap Lagla, Andaj, and Woda No. 6. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling and audience‑centered direction, he has earned multiple National Film Awards and industry honors. Ghimire remains an influential creative force, contributing to film, television, and the development of new talent in Nepal’s entertainment industry.

Jeevan Thapa is the founder and CEO of Multi Matte (P.) Ltd, the first and only Red Authorized rental house in Nepal. Multi Matte provides comprehensive rental services in the field of Camera Rental, Complete Light & Grips Rental, and Complete Post Production facilities such as Color Grading, Video Editing, Visual Effects, Audio Dubbing, and 5.1 Mixing and Mastering. They cater to various production needs, including Feature Films, TV Commercials, Music Videos, TV Programs, Documentaries, Corporate Films, and Events Production. Beyond equipment rentals, Multi Matte offers end-to-end solutions and support from equipment to post-production. Jeevan Thapa’s extensive experience in motion pictures, television commercials, and print advertising ensures that Multi Matte delivers quality services to its clients.