UPDATES
UPDATE 8 - Our director Saman Yaghmai-Aledavoud did an interview in Farsi with Voice of America which airs on VOA Persian this Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. PST. You can watch it now on YouTube below!
UPDATE 7 - BREAKING NEWS - SamanMedia is very proud to announce that Oscar nominated, Emmy winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo will be narrating "Alam High School" the documentary film.
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Please visit Deadline Hollywood to read the exclusive announcement.
UPDATE 6 - Max Amini Rewards Tier - We have hit and surpassed the $15,000 mark and as promised we are proud to present a video and a brand new rewards tier at $100, $500 and $1000 from stand-up comedian Max Amini! Watch now and contribute!
Please click here to subscribe to Max Amini's YouTube channel.
UPDATE 5 - Just a friendly reminder to our supporters, you may make your contribution anonymously if you wish to do so. Please click here for further instructions from the Indiegogo Help Center. Thank you!
UPDATE 4 - We have launched the Official Teaser for the film - please watch this excerpt and make your contribution to our campaign today! Also remember to share our campaign with your friends, family and colleagues! Thank you for your support!
"Alam High School" the Documentary Film - Teaser from SamanMedia, LLC on Vimeo.
UPDATE 3 - We have added a new perk! It is our featured perk of the day - a luxurious night out in Las Vegas! There is only one package up for grabs so claim it before it's gone!
UPDATE 2 - Thank you everyone for your continued support of our film but don't stop now because once we hit the $15,000 mark we will have a very special announcement from comedian Max Amini - stay tuned and keep up the contributions!
UPDATE 1 - Visit www.AlamHighDoc.com for even more information about the film and personal videos from our filmmakers Saman-Yaghmai Aledavoud and Houtan Yaghmai introducing themselves and discussing why the film is important to them.
ABOUT THE FILM
“Alam High School” turns a lens on the story of a co-ed institution, established in the conservative city of Mashhad, Iran in 1969, which was an elite, advanced, and iconic experimental school never seen before in Iran. The students of Alam High School were taught in English by young Americans who were former members of the Peace Corps. and Iranian professors from the local university.
Ten years later, at a time when Iran as a country was undergoing many significant changes and facing an uncertain future, the lives of some of the brightest and best of Iran's future, the students of Alam High School, were also coming to a climatic change. Alam High School, one of the last symbols of the peaceful American-Iranian union was poised to become a detention center for political dissidents. It soon held captive some of the very same students, who, months or years earlier, were being groomed to be the best Iran had to offer.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The story of Alam High School was brought to our producer Houtan two years ago by a former Alam student, his father. The story instantly captured him and as he learned more about this hidden gem in Iranian history it became clear that
its story needed to be told. Together with his cousin Saman, Houtan had the honor of attending the first Alam High School reunion in Washington D.C. and they were amazed by the untold stories and impact that Alam High School had on the
students, staff, faculty and country. A year later, during the second reunion in San Diego, California, Houtan and Saman had the opportunity to continue filming these heartfelt stories and the documentary was officially born.
Through extensive research and digging through our networks, we have been able to track down numerous political figures, journalists, historians and, of course, former students, staff and faculty who are willing to share their stories
about Alam High School. This is a profound piece of history that not only speaks to an important era in Iran but also puts into context the transformation of the geopolitical world at that time.
We are looking to friends, family and any well-wishers to bring this project to life. There are many perks to choose from – all of which in some way provide an interactive experience with the project and are a small token of our immense
gratitude for your support.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at: info@AlamHighDoc.com
MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN
What We Need & What You Get
The alumni, staff and faculty of Alam High School are scattered throughout the world, spanning almost every continent. We are trying to raise $70,000 through this campaign which is primarily going to be used to get our crew to these
countries and capture the important stories of Alam High School. Not only will we be traveling within the United States but also Germany, France and England. Trying to film all these inspiring stories is going to take time and of
course money, but in the end, going to these people will greatly elevate the story and experience of the film.
For your contribution there are many rewards to choose from where you will either get fun gifts related to the project or even get to hang out with the cast and crew.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
We are actively spreading the word about Alam High School, but we need your help to expose this important story to a wider audience. After you have contributed – thank you – please e-mail the IndieGoGo link
(http://igg.me/at/alamhighschool) to your friends and family and kindly post it to your Facebook, Twitter and other social media. The more noise we can make the better!
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