Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ selected for Busan International Film Festival 2025

Filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature film Shape of Momo has been officially selected for the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025. The film will be screened in the Vision Section of BIFF, which is Asia’s biggest and most celebrated film festival, held every year in Busan, South Korea.

The Busan International Film Festival is widely known as a platform that brings bold new voices of Asian cinema to the global stage. Its Vision Section is dedicated to showcasing independent Asian films that tell original stories and reflect unique perspectives from across the continent. Being chosen in this category is considered a major recognition for any filmmaker, as it places their work among the most exciting and promising films of the year.

For Tribeny Rai, this selection marks a significant milestone in her filmmaking career. Shape of Momo, her first full-length feature, will be screened alongside works of other notable Asian directors. The film’s journey does not end here. Before Busan, it will also be showcased at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain this September, one of Europe’s most respected film festivals. This double recognition signals a strong international beginning for both Rai and her film.

BIFF, which started in 1996, has built a reputation for discovering fresh voices in cinema and connecting Asian films with global audiences. Each year, thousands of film professionals, critics, and enthusiasts travel to Busan to watch new works and engage in conversations about cinema. Many successful Asian filmmakers first gained recognition at BIFF before going on to build global careers.