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KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

A bunch of modern-hippies changing the world from one of the remotest places on Earth. HELP US!!

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KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

KARAMEA - Is this the End of the Road?

A bunch of modern-hippies changing the world from one of the remotest places on Earth. HELP US!!

A bunch of modern-hippies changing the world from one of the remotest places on Earth. HELP US!!

A bunch of modern-hippies changing the world from one of the remotest places on Earth. HELP US!!

A bunch of modern-hippies changing the world from one of the remotest places on Earth. HELP US!!

Marco Gianstefani
Marco Gianstefani
Marco Gianstefani
Marco Gianstefani
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Milan, Karamea, Melbourne, New Zealand
$3,438 USD 101 backers
28% of $12,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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The Karamea documentary movie follows the inspiring journey of a bunch of modern-hippies that have made this community their home, attempting to “change the world” from one of the most remote places on earth.

Karamea is a sort of social, economic and ecological experiment where people can touch what really means to live sustainably.

They might be far away from mainstream civilisation, but this community is tightly knit and passionate about living the way they choose to.

We want to show you this ‘other way to live’ through the stories of those that created and are living this dream in “Karamea: Is this the end of the road?”

We are funding this project ourselves completely and we need your help to get us over the line.


WHY THIS DOCUMENTARY.

This documentary started by chance. Marco was there as a Traveller, and it started from that feeling of tranquillity and joy you experience as soon as you arrive in Karamea. One of the thing we remember saying to many people were interviewed is: “If we’re only, only able to grab 15% of what it feels to be here, the movie is gonna be really loved ”.

That’s precisely why we think this story needs to be told: we want everybody to feel, even for a moment, what is like to be in Karamea. And learn from them. 


ABOUT KARAMEA.

It is only a 3 to 4 hour drive from the nearest point of civilisation as we know it; yet it could be another world. It is the town of Karamea, at the top of the West coast of New Zealand’s southern island. And it’s a place where you can touch what could be the future for the rest of us.

Karamea pops up, literally, “at the end of the road”. It’s precisely 100 kilometres from the nearest town, but is an island of community surrounded by a beautiful, green and lush national park.

So, do people really live here? Absolutely. And this is exactly where things get interesting. 

As the documentary trailer for Karamea says “answers sometimes may be found where least expected”.



THE PEOPLE.

As we meet Karamea’s people, we realise that they’ve managed to live… a little bit differently from the way most of us do.

Instead of just talking about problems, how the world is drifting away or the social theories and ecological systems to save it, they are putting in practice an actual process toward sustainability where everybody takes their part in this “there is another way to live” project.

It is simply a philosophy of “quality over quantity” that the people of Karamea practice in every aspect, following the sustainable living playbook their own way. And the results are staggering: prosperity, community, success, and that elusive goal of people in the modern world, happiness.


THE COMMUNITY.

This is not a community of old-fashioned hippies, and there are no communal rules that impose how to live and behave with others. Instead, there is private property, and a economic system based on exchange or barter (either it’s food or work) to cover the majority of people’s needs. With fewer places to use it, money is spent wisely and less frequently, leaving no room for conspicuous consumerism.

The pillars of the Karamea lifestyle are also renewable energies, organic agriculture and permaculture design; but it isn’t just about solar power, water supply tanks or “growing your own tomatoes”, is way more.

It is such a compelling place that travellers who plan to pass through for a night end up staying for months or years, getting involved in the unpredictable vitality of the town.



THE TEAM.

IKFCnz - ITALIAN-KIWI FILM CONNECTIONZ

A New Zealand based Film Industry consultants service company that helps filmmakers to realise their film projects in any aspect of the pre/production/post. Specialized in endorsing bilateral collaborations between Italy and NZ, they are putting the bases to finish the documentary and its future distribution. Alessandra Mele and Kim Bikila, the two founders, have been in the film industry for the last 15 years working both on Italian and International productions.
http://italian-kiwifilmconnectionz.biz/


MARCO GIANSTEFANI - DIRECTOR

After a brief career in indie films, Marco joined the big advertising market for almost 10 years, but now he’s back to his real passion and his purpose is just to tell great stories. And 'Karamea' is one of those.


PAOLO BACCOLO - DOP

Paolo Baccolo is a Photographer and Videomaker based in Milan. His deep knowledge of technical gears combined with one of the finest ability to work with natural light ever seen, let the little  town of Karamea shine brightly on the screen as it literally is in reality.


ADAM BUMPUS - PRODUCER

13 years international experience in carbon markets, climate change business engagement and UN policies. Currently supervises PhDs and masters students on climate finance, accountability, corporate social responsibility and innovation. Teaches media and communications on climate and international development, international environmental politics and economics, carbon trading, climate policy and international development. 



WHAT WE NEED.

In 2014, Marco Gianstefani and his crew shot the first part of the documentary, collecting contents for a first trailer release and a for this crowdfunding campaign.

‘Karamea’ has been a complete labor of love and passion for everyone involved in the project, so with your funding we can complete ‘Karamea’ and get it into cinemas and festivals in 2016. We are nearly there, but we need your help to get us over the line.

The graphic below shows what we need the funding for:

Join the Sustainability Revolution today and help to tell the incredible story of this little Kiwi town in the most exciting and uncompromising way possible!


MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

Climate Change is not a scientists problem, it is actually a people problem. The solution for our environment are there, they just need to be shared to as many people as possible.

We strongly believe that big part of this environmental problem is due to education: People know about it, but they just don’t pay attention; that’s why product like ‘Karamea’ can really make a difference.

Our goal, in some ways, is to try - literally - to wake up who’s gonna watch the documentary and let them understand where we are and where we’re going to.


OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP.

We know that not everyone can contribute, but you can still help us get the movie finished and seen!

Please tell your friends about the campaign and share a link to this page via Facebook.

Every post or tweet helps us get closer to our goal. You can also follow us on all your favourite channels:

Paolo Baccolo is a Photographer and Videomaker based in Milan. His deep knowledge of technical gears combined with one of the finest ability to work with natural light ever seen, let the little  town of Karamea shine brightly on the screen as it literally is in reality.

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