Bangladeshi short film ALI has added another international accolade to its growing list of achievements, winning Best Short Film in the International Competition section of the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) in Nepal.

Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev, the award was accepted on behalf of the team by Prabin Kumar Rawat. Following the announcement, the filmmakers thanked the festival jury, selectors, organisers, and everyone involved in the project.

The victory comes shortly after ALI made history at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a Special Mention in the Short Film Competition, becoming the first Bangladeshi short film to earn the distinction.

The 15-minute Bangladesh-Philippines co-production stars Al Amin and Indrani Soma and explores themes of identity, self-expression, and social restriction.