Kathmandu: The 14th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) concluded in Kathmandu with a warm closing ceremony that brought together filmmakers, mentors, students, partners, and representatives from various diplomatic institutions. The two-day festival saw impressive public participation, with full-house screenings, over 1,800 filmgoers, and more than 5,000 total visitors.
The event highlighted collaboration among the EU Delegation, British Council, and UNESCO, who jointly hosted workshops, a roundtable discussion on the future of the film industry, and a talk session featuring filmmakers who recently completed a study tour to the UK. Certificates were presented to mentors Sunir Pandey and Sushant Shrestha, and to nine emerging filmmakers who took part in a four-day workshop on pitching, film dossiers, and international funding opportunities.
This year, the festival received over 50 student film submissions, from which nine were shortlisted for screening. Certificates were awarded to the selected student filmmakers, and three films received special recognition.
Representatives from the EU and partner organisations expressed their appreciation for the strong participation and growing interest in Nepali filmmaking. The closing ceremony ended with the screening of the Finnish film Je’vida.
EUFF Nepal 2025 is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Nepal in partnership with EU member-state embassies and cultural organisations. The festival originally opened on 14 November at Civil Mall, where EU Ambassador to Nepal H.E. Veronique Lorenzo highlighted the EU’s celebration of diversity.
Following the Kathmandu edition, the festival will continue in Pokhara on 22 and 23 November at QFX Trade Mall, featuring Nepali short films, BAFTA-nominated works, and European feature films.
