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Humro Cinema Film Fest

Deadlines

20 Apr 2026
Call for entries

23 May 2026
Standard deadline

27 Jun 2026
Late deadline

27 Jun 2026
Final deadline

29
days

30 Jun 2026
Notification date

03 Jul 2026
11 Jul 2026

Address

-, 33700, Pokhara, -, Nepal

Festival description

Short film festival

Feature film festival

Text projects

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films

Feature Films

AI Tools

Any language

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 3)

Festival start: 03 July 2026 Festival end: 11 July 2026

Where the Himalayas meet the horizon, stories find their wings.
Humro Cinema Film Fest, born in the picturesque city of Pokhara, Nepal, is a celebration of cinema that transcends boundaries — a gathering where dreamers, creators, and visionaries unite under one screen of imagination.

In just a few years, the festival has blossomed into a creative sanctuary, recognizing over 300 films, screenplays, and visual works from across the world and honoring more than 150 exceptional talents. Every laurel we grant isn’t just an award — it’s a salute to courage, storytelling, and the relentless pursuit of artistic truth.

From film screenings under the open sky to digital showcases that reach across continents, Humro Cinema embraces every storyteller — filmmakers, photographers, screenwriters, and performers — giving their craft a platform to shine. Each official selection becomes part of our growing cinematic tapestry, woven with passion, diversity, and emotion.

Set against the serene beauty of Nepal, this festival isn’t merely an event — it’s an experience.
It’s where stories breathe, cultures converse, and cinema becomes the universal language of connection.

Humro Cinema Film Fest — because every frame has a soul, and every storyteller deserves a stage.

Prizes and qualifications

What we offer -

1. All selected films will be screened both online & offline in Pokhara, Nepal. In other circumstances, you don't want your film to be screened, we have to be explicitly communicated over the mail hciff001@gmail.com and our social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. All Films are by default selected and published for screening.

2. Every Official Selection will receive the Official Laurel of Humro Cinema.

3. We provide certificates and laurels to the finalist and winners which highlights their achievement.

Rules

1. Entries must be submitted via Festhome.

Note: If your submitted project is password protected on vimeo Or YouTube, you have to provide us the url which is not password protected. We will upload those links only that doesn't contain any password.

2. All entries must have subtitles in English.

3. Participants may submit several projects, but each entry must be submitted separately.

4. All fees are non-refundable.

5. Publication: the winning movie will have its movie poster published on Moving Pictures.

6. The Jury decision is final.

Best Script of the Season

Short and Feature Films

Fee

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This is for participants who want to submit in multiple/all categories. Reach out for the special discount code. Any other discount code applied for submission will be deemed as disqualified participation. If no categories are specified then the judges/ reviewers will have the discretion to consider fit for the category of their choice.

Best Feature Script/ Screenplay (Main Category)

Short and Feature Films

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Best Unproduced Script

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Best Short Script/Screenplay

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Best Director

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Best Story

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Be the SPOT LIGHT ON NEPALI CINEMAMA

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Welcome to the magazine of Humro Cinema Film Fest, "Nepali Cinema". Here we cover the winning movies and the directors with an interview and proper analysis of the films and scripts. Join us in this service to get published in our Nepali magazine.

Best Film of the Season

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Best Narrative Feature (Main Category)

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Best Short Film

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Best Documentary (Short/Narrative)

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Best Animated Film

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Best Animated Short Film

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Best Trailer/ Teaser

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Best Silent Film

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Best Women Film

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Best Women Film

Best Student's Film

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Best Student's Film

Best Experimental Film

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Best Music Video (Main Category)

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Best Horror

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Best Comedy

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Best Sci-fi Film

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Best Drama

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Best Sports Drama

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Best Action

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Best LGBTQ Film

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Best Wildlife Film/Documentary

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Best One Minute Film

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Best One Minute Film

Best Thriller

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Best Crime

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Best 360° Film

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Best Mobile Shot

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Best Timelapse Film

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Best Cinematography

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Best Web Series ( Main Category)

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Best AI Film

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Best TV Series Script

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Best Music Composition

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Best Pilot Script

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Best Drama(Script)

Script / Pitch

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Best Monochromatic Film

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Best Autobiography Script

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Best Stageplay Script

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Best Soundtrack

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Best Environmental Film

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Best Photography

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Best Web Series Pilot

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Best Web Series Pilot

Best Book Series Pilot

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Best Fantasy

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Best Audio Podcast

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Best Audio Podcast

Best Low Budget Film

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Best Low Budget Film

Best AI Music Video

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Best Graphic Novel

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Best Graphic Novel

Best Audio Story

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Best Audio Story

Best Poem Audio/Video

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