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Everything announced, in the order it was announced.
Deadline changes, programme decisions and festival announcements.
Programme
KHFF 2026 selection announced
Twenty-six films are selected for the 2026 edition: 8 feature films and 18 short films. Each film has its own page with synopsis, credits and the director’s biography. See the films
Deadline
Extended deadline closes 25 September
The final window for KHFF 2026 submissions is open. Entries received after 25 September 2026 will be rejected without review, in any category.
Deadline
Regular deadline has passed — the extended window is open
Submissions remain open in both categories until 25 September.
Deadline
Early bird submissions close tonight
The early bird window closes at midnight. Submissions continue at the regular deadline in both categories.
Festival
Submissions open for KHFF 2026
The second edition of Nepal’s only horror, fantasy and folklore film festival opens for entries, with the festival running 31 October to 02 November 2026.
Jury, awards, ticketing and schedule announcements are published here first.
Primary contact
Talk to the programmers before you submit
Questions about eligibility, premiere status, subtitles or DCP delivery are answered directly by the KHFF programming desk in Kathmandu. Write once and a person replies.