KIMFF 2025 WINNERS

KIMFF 2025 JURY

Martin Hasenöhrl is a film and television director from Austria. He is a lecturer for documentary film at the Department of Communication Studies at Salzburg University and leads film workshops in schools. Since 2018, Martin Hasenöhrl, who is also the certified mountain hiking guide, has been director of the annual mountain film festival Abenteuer Berg – Abenteuer Film at the Salzburg centre for film culture Das Kino. He studied communication and political science at Salzburg University, and film at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne. He lives and works in Salzburg.

Nabin Subba emerged as a key figure in Nepalese cinema with his acclaimed film Numafung (Vesoul, Telluride 2003). His subsequent works, including the TV series Dalan and Goodbye Kathmandu (Busan 2017) solidified his reputation as an auteur, gaining recognition for spotlighting marginalised narratives. A pioneer of Nepal’s independent film movement, he also mentors emerging talent and was among the first Nepali filmmakers on the global festival circuit. His latest film, A Road to a Village, premiered at Toronto International Film Festival 2023, and was also screened at Busan and MAMI under the South Asian Icons section.

Jinna Lee has a doctorate in Film Studies from Hanyang University and has been a programmer at Ulju Mountain Film Festival (UMFF) since 2018. Since 2005, she has worked at the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), the Jaechun International Music and Film Festival (JIMFF), the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs), the Busan International Short Film Festival (BISFF), and the International Intangible Heritage Film Festival (IIFF). She has served on the jury at the Jokja Netpac Asian Film Festival, the Kaohsiung Film Festival, the Mar del Plata International Film Festival, the Golden Horse Film Festival, the Jeonju International Film Festival and the Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival. She regularly treks the Youngnam Alps, where the UMFF takes place.
Jury, Best Mountain & Adventure Film

Xun Zhan is a professor and researcher at the School of Politics and Public Administration of the University of Electronic Science and Technology. He is the head of the Department of Journalism and Communication, deputy director of the Trans-Himalayan Communication Research Center, deputy director of the Xizangan Communication Research Center, and consultant and expert of many national and provincial think tanks and expert pools. Prof. Xun Zhan has high academic influence in the fields of new media and network communication, international communication and Xizang-related communication, cross-cultural communication and crisis management. He is also the Director of Ethnic Film and Television specialised Committee of China University Film and Television Society.

Jury, Nepal Panorama

Yingqi Chen is an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, journalist and media strategist, currently serving as Chief Editor and Documentary Director & Producer at China Global Television Network (CGTN). A graduate of the University of Cambridge, she has built a distinguished career spanning investigative journalism, news reporting, and documentary filmmaking. Her work, celebrated for their meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and striking cinematography, is driven by a deep commitment to uncovering untold stories, often exploring complex geopolitical and cultural narratives. Beyond filmmaking, she has covered major global summits, including the G20, World Economic Forum, and Belt and Road Initiative, conducting in-depth interviews with world leaders.

Jury, International Fiction & Documentary

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