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9th Annual Edition · SydneyGlobal Nepal
Global Nepal
Film Festival
Celebrating the soul of Nepali cinema through an international lens — in the heart of Sydney, Australia.
IX
Ninth Edition
40+
Film Screenings
15
Award Categories
12k+
Global Audience
About the Festival
A Vision for
Cultural Legacy
GNFF serves as the definitive bridge connecting the diaspora with the evolving narrative of the Himalayas — where ancient heritage meets contemporary vision.
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Vision
To become the premier global platform for Nepali cinematic innovation and cultural exchange.
02
Mission
Empower independent creators to share authentically Nepali stories with the world.
03
Objective
Foster networking between the Australian and Nepali film industries and the wider diaspora.
Festival Highlights
Cinema, ceremony, community.
Eight days of screenings, panels, red carpet moments and cultural celebration — bringing Nepal to Sydney.
Film Screenings
Feature, short and documentary official selection.
International Awards
Fifteen categories judged by a global jury.
Red Carpet Gala
Opening & closing ceremonies with cinematic pageantry.
Panel Discussions
Filmmakers, critics and industry leaders on stage.
Celebrity Guests
Actors and directors from Nepal and abroad.
Cultural Performances
Music, dance and heritage from the Himalayas.
Global Networking
Delegate mixers connecting industries.
Media Coverage
International press and broadcast partners.
Official Trailer
The reel unveiled.
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GNFF Sydney · IX
Event Schedule
One evening, one unforgettable celebration.
- 5:00 PMArrival
Registration & Red Carpet Arrivals
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- 5:45 PMCeremony
Opening Ceremony
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- 6:15 PMScreening
Feature Film Screenings
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- 7:15 PMCulture
Cultural Performances
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- 7:45 PMPanel
Industry Panel Discussion
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- 8:15 PMAwards
Global Nepal Film Awards
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- 8:45 PMClosing
Closing Remarks
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- 9:00 PMNetworking
Networking & Photo Session
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Honoring Excellence
The 9th Edition Awards
Fifteen categories celebrating world-class Nepali storytelling — feature, short and documentary.
Best Feature Film
Official Selection
Best Short Film
Official Selection
Best Documentary
Official Selection
Best Director
Official Selection
Best Actor
Official Selection
Best Actress
Official Selection
Jury Choice
Official Selection
Audience Choice
Official Selection
Lifetime Achievement
Official Selection
Our Partners
Making it possible.
Platinum
ALPINE CO.
HIMALAYA GROUP
Gold
EVEREST BANK
TARA AIR
NEPALI TIMES
Silver
KANTIPUR
ONLINE KHABAR
SYDNEY LIVE
AUS DIASPORA
Media Partners
ABC NEWS
SBS
IMAGE FM
SAJHA POST
Gallery
Moments of brilliance.
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