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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.

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.

Mahesh Paudel is a Nepali cinematographer and Director of Photography known for his versatile visual style and his contributions to both Nepali and Indian film industries. His career began with a passion for visual storytelling, and his early works such as Nirankush (2013) and Manjari (2013) showcased his ability to create emotionally resonant imagery through light, composition, and grounded realism.Over the years, Paudel has collaborated with leading Nepali filmmakers and steadily built a reputation as one of the industry’s most reliable and visually expressive cinematographers. His acclaimed work in Ranveer (2019) earned praise for elevating the film’s emotional and cinematic impact through refined visual aesthetics.He continues to expand his portfolio with major projects including Rann (2022), Prema (2023), Chitra (2024), and the upcoming Balidan (2025), where he took over as the lead cinematographer for the final schedule.Mahesh Paudel has also worked extensively in India, serving as Director of Photography for multiple Mumbai‑based production houses between 2005–2018, further strengthening his technical range and industry experience.Known for his disciplined craft, adaptability across genres, and strong command of camera language, Paudel remains one of the prominent cinematographers shaping the visual identity of contemporary Nepali cinema.

Avesh Bajracharya Cinematographer, camera person Avesh Bajracharya is a talented Nepali cinematographer and camera person. He began his career at News 24 and is currently working with AP1 Television. Avesh has worked on more than a dozen music videos and several commercial advertisements. He is also part of the camera crew for popular shows like "Nepal Idol" and "Comedy Champion". His work showcases his creativity and technical skills, making him a notable figure in the Nepali entertainment industry. 🎥