Over 60 films from 22 countries will be screened from May 29 to June 2 at City Hall and the Nepal Tourism Board, marking the 21st edition of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (Kimff).

Organised by the Kimff Foundation and co-hosted by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Kimff 2024 will feature diverse movies around the theme ‘Echoes of Change’.

Featuring a mix of documentaries, fiction, shorts, and experimental films, Kimff's international program is set to take viewers on a journey across cultures and landscapes. Meanwhile, the Nepal Panorama section will spotlight local talent, showcasing stories that reflect the essence of contemporary Nepal.

“We’re thrilled to present a lineup that entertains and sparks critical conversations on issues impacting the Nepali community,” shared festival director Ramyata Limbu.

The festival will begin with the Asia Premiere of ‘The Tiger’s Nest’, directed by Italian filmmaker Brando Quilichi.

In commemoration of the centennial year of Everest expeditions, Kimff 2024 will feature a special screening and photo exhibition titled ‘Everest – Revisited 1924-2024’. Additionally, the festival will celebrate 50 years of Nepal-Korea friendship with a curated selection of films from the Ulju Mountain Film Festival in Korea, highlighting the shared values between the two nations.

The Kimff 2024 jury comprises director/producer Dina Mufti (UK), anthropologist Dr Suresh Dhakal (Nepal), and film editor Regina Baertschi (Switzerland). The jury will decide the Best Film in the international category of feature fiction (3 shortlisted), feature documentary (11 shortlisted), short fiction (7 shortlisted) and short documentary (7 shortlisted), and best documentary (13 shortlisted) and best fiction (16 Shortlisted) in Nepal Panorama section.

The cash prizes range from $1000 to $1500 for international entries and Rs100,000 for the best documentary and fiction films in the Nepal Panorama section. The Audience Award carries a cash prize of Rs100,000.

Tickets and season passes are available for purchase at Khalti.