Arjun Tiwari

Sanjay Lama (Sanjay Lopchan Tamang) is the well known cinematographer in Nepali Film. Lama was born on 27 August 1977 in Lalitpur Nepal. Lama is the best cinematographer of Nepali film. He has been the recipient of 15 best cinematographer Awards Including three National Film Awards, two NFDC National Film Awards, NEFTA Film Awards, Kamana Film Awards, Inas Film Awards, Global Nepali Film Awards, Box Office Film Awards, FAAN Awards and LG Film Awards. After working on various technical roles for a long time, Lama has debuted as a cinematographer in the movie Kasle Choryo Mero Man in 2000. Since then, he has been successful in various movies like Bato Muniko Phool, Sayaad, A Mero Hajur 3, Moun, Dreams, Summer Love, Masan etc.

Pantu Naga is a Nepali cinematographer from 1980 to 1990 known for his basic visual style, natural lighting, and clear narrative framing. Active in feature films and regional productions, he brings emotional depth and visual discipline to his work.

Narendra Mainali is a celebrated Nepali cinematographer known for his evocative visual storytelling and contributions to both mainstream and independent cinema. With a background in computer engineering, he transitioned into filmmaking through a deep passion for photography and motion pictures. Education & Training Mainali holds a Bachelor's degree in Motion Picture Photography from Oscar College of Film Studies, Tribhuvan University. He further honed his craft through international programs, including: Asian Film Academy (Busan International Film Festival, 2012) Berlinale Talents (Berlin Film Festival, 2013) VIEWFINDER: Masters in Cinematography (Erasmus+ program in Ireland, Hungary, and Estonia) He also studied at the Danish School of Media and Journalism and received mentorship from cinematic legends like Wong Kar Wai and Matthew Libatique (cinematographer of Black Swan). Career Highlights Mainali’s debut short film Bansulli (The Flute) was selected for the Venice International Film Festival, while The Contagious Apparitions of Dambarey Dendrite premiered at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. His work spans over 18 films, including shorts and features, many of which have screened at prestigious festivals in Venice, Busan, Locarno, and Palm Springs.

Nisal Poudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography active since 2023, known for his visual work in the feature films Kausid (2023) and Kalli. A graduate of Oscar International College (8th Batch), he represents the new generation of Nepali DOPs trained in modern film theory, visual language, and narrative‑driven cinematography.His work emphasizes naturalistic lighting, grounded realism, and character‑focused framing, bringing emotional depth to rural and contemporary Nepali stories. With a growing portfolio and collaborations on emerging Nepali films, Poudel is steadily establishing himself as one of the promising young cinematographers shaping Nepal’s evolving visual style.