Niranjan Raj Bhetwal

Réalisateur·trice, Scénariste

BIOGRAPHIE

Niranjan Raj Bhetwal is a talented Nepali filmmaker based in Kathmandu. He boasts a Bachelor’s degree in Scriptwriting and Direction, as well as a 2-year diploma in Digital Animation and Video Editing, and has participated in several filmmaking workshops and master classes. As a filmmaker, Bhetwal's passion lies in authentically representing the Nepali voice and culture in his films. His work explores themes such as family ties, magical realism, and complex, diverse characters with strong spiritual values. He has been selected for prestigious programs such as Berlinale Talent Campus 2021 and Global Media Makers 2022. His short film KAFAL PAKYO (2014) was widely celebrated, traveling to over 75 film festivals and winning numerous awards. His other short film MADARIYEKO NILO DHUWAN (2018) was also recognized, traveling to over 25 film festivals and winning awards. His latest short film ANHAD (2022) premiered at some of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, such as 51 IFF Rotterdam, 51 New Directors/New Films, and the 30th Raindance Film Festival. His recent short film, THE WITNESS TREE was selected for the 28th Busan International Film festival, 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam and 46th Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival. He is also currently working on his debut feature film, ACROSS THE RAINBOW BRIDGE, which has been selected at prestigious programs such as OPEN DOORS - Locarno in 2017, Cannes Cinefondation L’Atelier in 2018, NFDC Film Bazar in 2019and GMM LA Film Residency 2022.

FILMOGRAPHIE