Festival Awards

  • Hot Docs - Audience Top 20 & Honourable Mention

    The jury said “For a film that is Brave, Respectful and Urgent, the International Feature Competition Jury wishes to give a special mention to Subina Shrestha's gut-wrenching portrayal of a woman's endless fight for the voiceless and disregarded victims of wartime sexual violence in her uncompromising film, DEVI.”

  • Doc Edge

    Jury comment: “Devi" by Subina Shrestha is a profound and moving documentary that captures the resilience and determination of Devi Khadka, a remarkable woman whose story exemplifies the power of human actions to make a positive difference. Director Shrestha crafted a standout and compelling portrayal of courage and determination by a modern-day hero who rose above being a victim of sexual violence to be the preeminent voice for women empowerment. Shrestha created a safe haven because of her empathy and ability to gain the trust of Devi Khadka to tell this important story that rape cannot be a weapon of war not can it be excused in war, a message must resonate across the different conflicts facing our world today. This inspiring narrative reinforces the essence of The Edge of Impact category, celebrating stories that illuminate the path to a brighter future through the lens of those who dare to make a difference.”

  • Film South Asia Jury Award

    The jury said: "A searing and deeply personal portrait that examines the enduring scars of Nepal’s civil war. With its unfiltered lens the film captures the intersection of personal trauma and systemic failure. The stigma surrounding sexual violence, the conspiracy of silence and erasure of its history are unfortunately known to us all too well. This film is a powerful reminder that the path to justice is both deeply personal and inherently political."

Production Awards

  • New Zealand/Doc Edge - 2022

    AIDC Prize Winner

  • Seoul/Busan - 2022

    Winner of the Asian Network of Documentary (AND) Fund of Asian Cinema Fund organized by ACFM.

  • Seoul/DMZ - 2022

    Best Pitch Award

  • Seoul/ EIDF - 2022

    Best Asian Project Award

  • Sheffield/Whickers - 2021

    Finalist

  • Dhaka Doc Lab - 2021

    Winner of Dhaka Doc Lab Best Project & Doc Edge New Zealand Award

  • DOK Leipzig - 2021

  • Cannes/ Docs-in-Progress - 2021

    Honourable Mention