Nepal International Film Festival
Kathmandu, Nepal
100
Tier AScreenings
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Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (kimff)
Lalitpur, Nepal · Est. 2003 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Lalitpur, Nepal
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 23 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) in Lalitpur, Nepal, is a long-running and influential festival devoted to films about mountains, mountain environments, and mountain cultures and communities. It is notable for being Nepal’s largest and longest-running film festival and for serving as a key platform in the mountain-film circuit, pairing screenings with forums, workshops, exhibitions, and other industry events.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 23 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2003
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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