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The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

A tale of abandoned rituals foresee Parveens' destiny

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The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

The Secrets of Karakoram- Web Series- Episode 1

A tale of abandoned rituals foresee Parveens' destiny

A tale of abandoned rituals foresee Parveens' destiny

A tale of abandoned rituals foresee Parveens' destiny

A tale of abandoned rituals foresee Parveens' destiny

Nosher Ali Khan
Nosher Ali Khan
Nosher Ali Khan
Nosher Ali Khan
1 Campaign |
Cambridge, United States
$2,055 USD 11 backers
8% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Chapter 1: Parveen: A woman’s struggle for inner peace

In her thirties, a mute, Parveen struggles with the pain of recurring nightmares that to her seem all too real.  Living in Hunza, with a husband fond of drink, and an infant boy, she struggles to find answers. One day, escaping from it all, she ventures out, and meets up with a Shaman, seeking knowledge of the ancient world to find inner peace.

 

Chapter 1  (Mood Board)

 

What is the web series The Secrets of Karakoram about?

The Secrets of Karakoram is a hybrid series, a doc-fiction drama that talks about social issues. We are exploring stories from the Karakoram range, its culture, and rituals. Preservation through reenactments. In this six-episode mini-web series, we are loosely adapting rituals that have maintained sustainable lifestyles in the Karakoram range. These practices are either vanishing or have vanished. The crucial role of these rituals was to educate humans to respect nature and live in harmony with it. This series focuses on three core elements: education, enlightenment, and entertainment.

All chapters deal with six different stories yet the same theme of sustainability and molestation of nature.

Up coming chapters 

2. The Last Tree

3. The Last Shaman

4. The Last Shepherdess

5. The Last Rule

6. The Last Toy

 

Introduction

We bring to you a hybrid web series, The Secrets of Karakoram. Our core team includes Nadeem Alam Al Karimie, an Independent filmmaker from Hunza Valley; Maham Nadeem, a Visual Artist based in Lahore. Nosher Ali Khan will be managing the executive production of the film. 

As an indigenous filmmaker from the Karakoram range, Hunza valley Nadeem has struggled to develop a concept of authentic visual semiotics of Hunzai cinema that the people of the northern region can call their own. By making films on stories from Hunza Valley that reflect its culture at the same time preserves/ archives both vanishing nature and rituals using the medium of film. 

Both Maham and Nadeem have worked tirelessly to develop the script and visual concepts of this web series, The Secrets of Karakoram.

Nadeems' films have been showcased in many countries worldwide at film festivals, including the Al-Nahj film festival in Iran, where his film won the Jury prize in 2019. In the last few years, he has been selected for Goethe Film Talent ii, Film South Asia, and Vasl art association for a short film grant which has helped him delve deeper into the mysteries of his region and create stories.

However, due to a lack of financial backing, we have been unable to reach our full potential and do our stories justice. This time we have decided to use Indiegogo to crowdfund to create our first 40-minute episode, The Wedding Ceremony of Male and Female Glacier. This episode will be later used as a pilot to get a streaming platform on board so we can take this project further.


What this campaign will fund

This campaign will help us make the first chapter of our six-part web series a pilot to help us generate funds for the remaining chapters. The Wedding Ceremony of Male and Female Glacier.

This campaign will be mainly funding the production costs for the first chapter including VFX, animation, art direction, music, logistics and crew members. A percentage of the collected funds will also go into distribution. 

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Watch it first!

$15 USD
All backers will receive a link to watch the online premiere followed by a Q&A with the core team
Included Items
  • Exclusive online premiere
3 claimed

Limited Edition Digital Art

$50 USD
If your an Art lover this package is for you! Both the poster and artwork will be singed and a unique edition to your collection.
Included Items
  • Digital copy of film poster
  • Signed digital Art work
Estimated Shipping
October 2022
3 out of 25 of claimed

Special thanks!

$100 USD
Here's your chance to have your name mentioned at the rolling credits of our film. Backers will also revive a exclusive online link and digital copy of the film poster.
Included Items
  • Exclusive online premiere
  • Mention in rolling credits
  • Digital copy of film poster
2 claimed
Exclusive Handicrafts

Exclusive Handicrafts

$275 USD
Shahmeme Knits is an initiative that sells beautiful handcrafted products made by skill-full differently-abled women from Hunza. Backers will be able to order five products of their liking that they can completely customize. Each design is exclusive to the buyer. You will also play a part in preserving an age-old craft. ONLY TWO SLOTS available
Included Items
  • Exclusive online premiere
  • Customised Hand Bag by S.K
  • Customised wrist bands by S.K
  • Customised headwear by S.K
  • Customised Patchwork by S.K
  • 5 post cards
Estimated Shipping
September 2022
1 out of 2 of claimed
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Health Nut!

Health Nut!

$275 USD
A box of Organic products from Sulaiman Aftabi Salajeet 100% pure Salajeet Professionally made by Me Karimudin, all products are of the best quality. Naturally obtained and processed. Salajeet is Sun dried and Lab tested
Included Items
  • Salajeet 80 gms
  • Dried Apricot 1 KG
  • Walnuts 1 KG
  • Honey 500 gms
  • Apricot Oil 250 ml
0 out of 3 of claimed
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Sidol, Jumagul, Assan II

Sidol, Jumagul, Assan II

$850 USD
Backer will receive a donated print from Matthieu Paley. Shot for National Geographic Magazine on medium format camera for incredible quality, this 75x60cm photograph will be printed on Archival Paper by Matthieu from his Portugal studio; titled, dated and signed. This archival investment opportunity is limited to one, so act fast!
Included Items
  • Exclusive online premiere
  • Mention in rolling credits
  • Digital copy of film poster
  • Matthieu Paley (Photo print)
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Associate Producer

$5,000 USD
AN opportunity you to come and join us on the set and interact with the cast and crew. You will get a three-time meal, a place to stay in Hunza Valley, Pakistan, in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and work with us. You will get your name in the credit, and your contribution will result in the manifestation of the first chapter.
Included Items
  • Exclusive online premiere
  • Digital copy of film poster
  • Associate Producer EP-1
  • Signed digital Art work
  • Chapter 1- Screen play
  • A box of original Photos
  • Printed out poster
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