Kathmandu, Jan. 19 -- The 9th edition of the Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) will be held from April 2 to 6, 2026, the organisers said.

Organised by the Nepal Film and Cultural Academy with the aim of linking Nepali cinema to the global film market, the festival will feature 88 films from 40 countries over five days. The event continues with the slogan 'Celebrating Narratives from Around the World'.

According to the organisers, this year's selection places special emphasis on films that resonate with younger audiences. NIFF Chairperson KP Pathak said the festival has been designed to be more youth-friendly, with additional programmes such as workshops on AI filmmaking to encourage young creators.

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