Cryptid Films

A fantastic experience at DANAFF 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Our team pitched BEFORE THE EARTH COLLAPSES at the Art House Project Market, joined industry meetings, and took part in an inspiring workshop alongside talented filmmakers from across Asia and Europe.

Writer/Director: Noriko Yuasa
Producer: Prabin Kumar Rawat

It was a pleasure to be part of this vibrant community of filmmakers, storytellers, and industry professionals. We leave Da Nang with new connections, fresh inspiration, and exciting possibilities for the journey ahead.

We are happy to announce that our feature film project ‘Before the Earth Collapse’ Writing/direction by Noriko Yuasa has been officially selected for the Art House Film Workshop and Project Market at DANAFF Vietnam. Liên hoan phim Châu Á Đà Nẵng - Da Nang Asian Film Festival

We are truly excited about this international co-production between Japan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and we look forward to sharing this journey with everyone.

Grateful for the support and encouragement from all our collaborators and friends. Noriko Yuasa Tanveer Hossain

Don’t miss this opportunity. Two different short films will be awarded cash prizes of NPR 300,000 and NPR 200,000, along with in-kind support for production, including camera, lighting, equipment, and post-production.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
from LORI to ELEPHANTS IN THE FOG
& making us proud.

ELEPHANTS IN THE FOG,
1st Nepali Feature film at Cannes Film Festival - Un Certain Regard

KIMFF x CHALACHITRA Lab
SHORT FILM DEVELOPMENT LAB

CHALACHITRA Lab, in association with KIMFF announces Application Call for 5-days intensive Short Film Development Lab.

Open to all Nepali Filmmakers

Application open: Apr 1-13

𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙇𝘼 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙏𝙍𝘼 𝗟𝗔𝗕

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF)

We’re happy to share these moments from our Berlinale Talents Nepal mixer.
Hosted by 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙇𝘼 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙏𝙍𝘼 𝗟𝗔𝗕, with support from Cryptid Films and Resonating Pictures.
Thank you to all the Talents who joined, the evening was full of positive energy.
And to those who couldn’t attend, we missed you.