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Under The Hat- Short Film

The man who calls to prayer at mosque, loses his voice and must find a replacement

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Under The Hat- Short Film

Under The Hat- Short Film

Under The Hat- Short Film

Under The Hat- Short Film

Under The Hat- Short Film

The man who calls to prayer at mosque, loses his voice and must find a replacement

The man who calls to prayer at mosque, loses his voice and must find a replacement

The man who calls to prayer at mosque, loses his voice and must find a replacement

The man who calls to prayer at mosque, loses his voice and must find a replacement

Amal Al-Agroobi
Amal Al-Agroobi
Amal Al-Agroobi
Amal Al-Agroobi
3 Campaigns |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$17,105 USD 30 backers
85% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

Hello funders! Thank you for taking the time to read all about our international crowd-funding campaign. '

Under the hat' is a story about a struggling mosque mu'athen (the guy who calls to prayer at a mosque) and his spiritual journey in understanding the non-religious world before him. Don't we know people who feel this way in our modern world? 


It's a universal story but really plays with the concept of East (where tradition, culture and spirituality runs everyday life and views are rather conservative; namely in the Arab world) vs West (where liberal freedoms are part of everyday life and materialistism feeds humanity). Well, it's not THAT dramatic but you get the picture!

My name is Amal Al-Agroobi and I am a film director and producer who is making the switch from documentary films to fiction films. I joined the film industry in 2012 after a brief career as a scientist and made my first short doc in Dec of 2012, since then, I've made one other documentary. Here are some samples of my work! 


'Half Emirati' was the most watched film at Dubai film festival 2012. It also travelled to NORTHERN IRELAND, INDIA, FRANCE, MIAMI, WASHINGTON and NEW YORK (in the USA) and YORK in the UK.  


'The Brain That Sings' won multiple awards and the outreach was maximised by a nation-wide autism awareness screening campaign. The film WON in ITALY, QATAR and DUBAI and will now be distributed ALL OVER EUROPE AND THE USA!

One of my strengths is getting my films out there (which is a perk by the way *Marketing workshop so I can help you do that too). And I will also be doing this with 'under the hat' as we have a potential distributor for the film already!

           

My personal drive lies in human interest stories and as a filmmaker from Arabia, I am interested in bridging the gap of understanding and sharing stories from our region with the rest of the world. 


We endeavour to get this film out to as many film festivals as possible but most of all, we need to get this film made so please help fund us and also take advantage of some great rewards! :)

 

What We Need & What You Get

We are crowdfunding for production funds for the film. We hope to raise $20,000 and will be breaking down into the following:

We will applying for other funds as well so ensure that the project gets made and approaching potential investors just in case we don't reach our crowdfunding goal!
BUT for the amount that you donate to the campaign, you can get some fantastic rewards such as a dinner with myself and cast, a day on set or even a role as an extra! Any support will be immensely appreciated.  If you are not able to contribute with money, please share our video to help spread the word.   
For all you budding entrepreneurs and business executives, this is a great chance to put your name to a film that might make it to international film festivals and get a little bit of press and marketing for yourself or your business. 


NEW PERK!!!! 
(Added Mon 15th DEC)
POSTER COMPETITION

This could be YOUR DESIGN - enter our $20 contest now and still win a poster if you don't win the competition. This is a great way for all you designers to get your work out there - Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Dubai...who knows where the film might go!!! 
NEW PERKS!
T-SHIRT and MUG
(added Dec 18th)


NEW PERKS!

LINK TO FILM and MARKETING WORKSHOP

(added Dec 23rd)

Get a delicious gluten-free/dairy-free cornbread when you select the marketing workshop (conducted online) made by me! You will get to learn all the ins and outs of how I get my films seen and how to get everyone talking about them!


NEW PERKS!

POST PRODUCTION LIVE WEBINAR and DIRECTORS PEN

(added Dec 30th)


HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! We have some tasty new perks for you. The actual *PEN* used by the director when making set notes and script modifications is now up for grabs.



ALSO, don't miss the chance to watch the *editing process* during our post production DIRECTLY FROM YOUR COMPUTER! How exciting!


PERK MAXOUT!

(added Jan 4th)

With only 2 weeks to go, we've MAXED OUT on all our perks. That's right folks, we can't give you anything more. Enjoy the rewards we have shared and let us know if there's anything else you need so we can do some swaps! 


The Impact

Film is a great medium. And this story marries both the spiritual and modern world so having a strong documentary background, I feel that not only is the film entertaining, but much can be learned about oneself through the journey of this mosque mu'athen. What happens after all when a religious man is forced to open his mind and heart to a new way of thinking? 

My previous films have had enormous success in creating strong emotional responses and discussions amonst audience members. We have been working on this film for about a year and now, we really want to get it made in 2015! Expect to see the film in a years time and we will keep you up to date via email if you contribute to this short film!


Risks & Challenges

As the topic of the film revolves around religion or a religious figure, getting the story right has been a challenge. We have remained respectful in terms of the story but have also introduced a reality that occurs in our modern world.



There is a merit to sharing stories and the reality of what might happen in this part of the world but we have struggled in raising funds for this reason. This is why we are taking the film onto an international platform and hope we get the support from you, the people, who want to see important and entertaining films being made.

Because I've made films before, you can guarantee that the quality will be great; but even I don't know how the film might turn out! Filmmaking is an adventure and a journey and we each have very unique minds and brains. We have a script, cast and crew who can't wait to be involved and hopefully a bunch of supporters from all over the world.

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help! By sharing the link with others, using the Indiegogo share tools and blasting an email out to friends or family you know who might be keen in supporting this story, you will be doing us a massive favour and we thank you for your support!



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Day on set!

$500 USD
Spend a day on set, meet some of the cast and crew and watch the filmmaking process. Take pictures and share the experience!
3 out of 6 of claimed

I just wanna give!

$5 USD
I'm just happy to support this film, take my money and go! Good luck chuck!
2 claimed

Personalized video message

$10 USD
Get a personalised video message from one of the cast/crew members of UNDER THE HAT which you can post on your website, social media or any place you'd like really :D
3 out of 4 of claimed

Poster design and win a poster

$20 USD
Choose this perk to join the competition and design a POSTER for the film. Plus, if your design is chosen, anyone who has selected this perk will win a PRINTED POSTER of UNDER THE HAT with your design
1 out of 10 of claimed

Link to UNDER THE HAT

$25 USD
Get a PRIVATE LINK to the final version of UNDER THE HAT sent straight to your mailbox and enjoy watching the film before anyone else!
1 out of 30 of claimed

Poster + ALAGROOBI Films mug

$35 USD
Win one of our winning designers POSTER plus an exclusive ALAGROOBI Films Mug all the way from the UAE with a nifty logo on it.
1 out of 5 of claimed

Links to Amal's old films

$50 USD
A shout out on twitter for your contribution! Plus, a free link to Amal's first short doc 'Half Emirati' AND a link to watch THE BRAIN THAT SINGS
2 out of 10 of claimed

UTH T-shirt

$65 USD
If you contribute this amount, you get a T-SHIRT from the closet of a rockstar in the film and plus the winning POSTER design
0 out of 7 of claimed

LIVE U-STREAM postproduction

$80 USD
Ever wondered what it's like to be in the editing suite? Ever wonder what we talk about and how we go about piecing a story together? Choose this perk and you'll get to enjoy a live u-stream or webinar and spend a digital day with us in post-production. Get a live POST PRODUCTION experience straight from your living room. Also, win a poster and get a private link to the final film!
0 out of 4 of claimed

Marketing workshop + cornbread

$90 USD
Attend an EXCLUSIVE online workshop on Amal's marketing techniques via social media and other outlets. Ever wonder why 'Half Emirati' was the MOST WATCHED FILM at Dubai film festival 2012 or how 'The Brain That Sings' was selected for worldwide distribution? We will talk about crowdfunding, film festival marketing and branding. Plus, you get to enjoy a gluten free/dairy free cornbread made by director Amal :D If you live abroad, I will treat you dessert when I'm in your country
0 out of 5 of claimed

Be an extra in the film!

$100 USD
Get an extra role in the film and be part of the crowd. Great for those trying to make an acting debut and get a credit added to their IMdb!
3 out of 10 of claimed

Workshop time

$100 USD
One day intensive boot camp led by Amal. Learn about what it takes to be a producer or director and any candidates who show promise will be interviewed for a set PA position on the film. Leave the workshop with plenty more knowledge and a signed poster of Amal's previous film 'The Brain That Sings'
0 out of 5 of claimed

Signed photo

$300 USD
Get a SIGNED PRINTED SET PHOTOGRAPH and a SPECIAL THANKS CREDIT at the end of the film. Plus, be invited to watch the ROUGH CUT of the film and share your input.
0 out of 20 of claimed

Dinner with Amal and the cast

$700 USD
Get an invite to an exclusive dinner with the director Amal Al-Agroobi and the cast of the film at a fabulous restaurant in Dubai and share this delightful experience with all your friends and loved ones
1 out of 10 of claimed

Speaking role

$1,000 USD
Get a speaking role in the film, make a memory and become famous! Get an official credit in the film's credit list
0 out of 1 of claimed

Your band plays in the film

$1,500 USD
Have a rock band? Are you just starting out? Here's your chance to get your music heard in a film that's due to travel all over the world! Play as part of B's band in the film to PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC and it could be heard on TV, online or on the BIG SCREEN! Note: We prefer heavy metal but alternative, ska or punk will also do.
0 out of 1 of claimed

Associate producer

$2,000 USD
Get an associate producer credit in the film. Not only will film festival goers see your name on the big screen, but this is a great way to build up your IMdb credits list and gain your forte in the film industry.
1 out of 10 of claimed

Associate Producer

$5,000 USD
Get an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit, a signed set PHOTOGRAPH, T-SHIRT, ALAGROOBI FILMS MUG and a signed copy of the FINAL POSTER. Plus, you also get invites to the film if it's screening in your country and a letter of thanks from the director!
0 out of 5 of claimed

Executive producer

$10,000 USD
Not only do you get a shining EXECUTIVE PRODUCER title, but media exposure, a VIP invite to the screening of the film or RED CARPET premiere depending on the location of the premiere. You also get a signed set PHOTOGRAPH, T-SHIRT, ALAGROOBI FILMS MUG and a signed copy of the FINAL POSTER Note: You must be in the country where the film premieres in order to receive an invite
1 out of 5 of claimed
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Director's pen

$800 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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