Talking to the Air: The Horses of the Last Forbidden Kingdom
Talking to the Air: The Horses of the Last Forbidden Kingdom
On a tenuous China border, the remote and fragile Tibetan Buddhist culture of Mustang is where wealth is measured in horses and riding is as elemental as breathing. The thrilling races of the Yartung Festival are the ardent expression of man’s ancient and enduring relationship with the horse.
On a tenuous China border, the remote and fragile Tibetan Buddhist culture of Mustang is where wealth is measured in horses and riding is as elemental as breathing. The thrilling races of the Yartung Festival are the ardent expression of man’s ancient and enduring relationship with the horse.
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YANGRA The highest peak of the Ganesh Himal is noted for having a woman in the first ascent climbing party, rare in 1955. Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation.Claimed: 0 of 'Unlimited'
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JONGSONG PEAK
The 57th highest peak in the world. The summit is at the boundary between Nepal, China and India. Tough!
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JANNU
Jannu is a large and steep mountain and it's north face is known as the wall of shadows. It has some of the most technical climbs in the world near the peak.
- We will craft a personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
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NUPTSEA mountain in the Everest Group in the Himalaya. 25,971 feet. This is a SERIOUS achievement.- We will send you a handwritten postcard from Kathmandu in December. It might take 3 months to arrive, but it will come with blessings from the "Talking to the Air" team at the film festival premiere.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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NGADI CHULI
First ascended in 1970, you are up in the clouds. And we are cheering you on!
- "Lungta" prayer flags from Kathmandu. We will choose out some hand block printed flags for you with the image of the Windhorse. Fly these flags to generate merit and increase life force.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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HIMALCHULI18th highest peak in the world. You can see probably see Tibet from here.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$75 USD
GYANCHUNG KANG
You can probably see Everest from here! Superhero.
- A digital copy of the "Talking to the Air" poster from one of the three original designs.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$100 USD
ANNAPURNA II
You can see into the Kali Gandaki gorge where we shot "Talking to the Air". Earth's deepest canyon.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$125 USD
ANNAPURNA I
You are an amazing film Sherpa - helping "Talking to the Air" reach the heights!
- Invitation to private viewing party at a Los Angeles screening room with the Director, Producer and other special guests. We're actually quite good fun to be around and look forward to sharing our stories with you! We have a few tales to tell about our journey to Mustang and adventures in world of documentary filmmaking.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$150 USD
MANASLU
You are on the eighth highest peak. Manaslu means "Mountain of the Spirit". Take a deep, deep breath and look around. Can you hear us cheering?
- A signed copy of Mikel Dunham's book "Buddha's Warriors". Mikel met and talked to many of the Tibetan Resistance Fighters and has been a generous contributor to the film.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$175 USD
DHAULAGIRI
Dazzling, white beautiful mountain. On a clear day this stunning peak can be seen from India.
- A limited edition photographic print from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap & printed on archival paper. Pick from photos here: http://www.rareequinetrust.com/stills
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$200 USD
CHO OYU
Means Turqouise Goddess in Tibetan.and stands on the Tibet Nepal Border. We bow to your climbing prowess!
- A pair of limited edition photographic prints from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap. Printed on archival paper. Pick from photos here: http://www.rareequinetrust.com/stills
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$250 USD
MAKALU
A foursided pyramid of awesomeness, considered one of the world's most difficult climbs. You simply rock.
- At this generous level of support we will list you as a SPONSOR in the film credits. Serious Karma points.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Special thank you in our Sponsors listing on our website page.
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$500 USD
LHOTSE
The first expeditions to include Americans in the Himalaya in 1955. In our minds you join the ranks of greatness.
- Joining the team as one of our key supporters we can offer you an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit on the DVD and at screenings, festivals and cultural events. You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page on our website.
- Your contribution will go a long way to giving this film back to the community who so generously shared their stories with us. Major Karma points.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$1,000 USD
KANGCHENJUNGA
Until 1852, assumed to be the Highest peak in the world. Who's counting? You get a medal for this one and the blessings of the winds.
- Joining the team as one of our key supporters we can offer you a PRODUCER credit on the DVD and at screenings, festivals and cultural events. You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing. Your contribution will go a long way to giving this film back to the community who so generously shared their stories with us. Major Karma points.
- A Hand-Hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl chosen for you in Kathmandu.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page.
- We can organize a cultural screening at your organization or with affilliates.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$7,500 USD
SAGARMATHA
Also known as Everest and Chomolungma the holy mother of all mountains. You must be an angel to have reached through the clouds.
- As our Angel supporter, we welcome you to our filmmaking team. Along with an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit film, you will be invited to join us for the premiere in Kathmandu in December and the North American premiere. (Flights and travel costs additional)
- At the event in Kathmandu you will have the opportunity to not only see the Himalayas before you but to join the team as we celebrate the premiere of this film in this remarkable country.
- Your contribution will make it possible to give this film a life and an opportunity to do the social impact outreach imperative to preserving vanishing equine cultures in the high Himalaya.
- At the event in Kathmandu you will have the opportunity to meet some of the key characters in the film, including the Royal Family of Mustang.
- You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing and as a partner your input on promotional planning will be invaluable.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page.
- We can organize a cultural screening at your organization or with affilliates.
- A pair of limited edition photographic prints from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap. Printed on archival paper.
- Special Limted Edition DVD limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$15,000 USD
LUNG-TA TRIPTYCH
Artist Maureen Drdak has generously endowed our campaign with a donation of her stunning artwork. With a contribution at this level you will acquire her three large artworks - Manjushri Wisdom, Avalokiteshvara Compassion and Vajrapani Action and will become our angel supporter - earning Executive Producer credit on the film along with all the benefits listed at the $7500 level.
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About The Project
SOPHIE PEGRUM - DIRECTOR
On a filmmaking journey in 2011 I was drawn to a beautiful book of watercolors in a Kathmandu bookshop. "EARTH DOOR SKY DOOR" was a book of sublime paintings of Mustang by Robert Powell and launched me into an incredible journey of learning and research about this remote and ancient Kingdom, about which I knew nothing. Over the next couple of years I was lucky to attract a great team to help produce the film and eventually, after a very challenging journey, was allowed very privileged access into this stunning and sensitive region. Despite the short time we could shoot, we came back with powerfulfilm which takes a very different look into a culture on the verge of change. The film was crafted with great effort and the generosity of many, and I want to make sure that it is finished and polished to the level which I believe it deserves. It is key that we use the film as a tool to raise awareness for this fragile place to promote careful conservation, and importantly, pride for this often overlooked cultural treasure. Humankind owes the equine an immeasurable debt, and this film is made in part, to honor their immense contribution to our lives and culture.
JEN MILLER - PRODUCER
Talking To The Air is a critically-important piece of film history, beautifully documenting what is perhaps the last glimpse into a vanishing horse culture. I feel the story is a reflection of the world at large and the issues we all face in delicately facing the future, whether we are on the mountaintop in Nepal or at home in the cities and towns of everywhere.
I spent years working in the Native American culture and know intimately the tragic tale of the loss of their horse culture. Naturally no film exists of this powerful past— it is utterly lost to us and relegated to the still image. A great similarity can be drawn between the horse culture of the Plains and the horse culture of Mustang and my heart sings to know Talking To The Air will stand as a watershed document of this fading horse society for future generations.
Having not physically taken the journey to Nepal myself, Talking To The Air has taken me there filmically-- the unspooling moving image taking me on a spiritual and intellectual voyage I know it will take all viewers on. This after all is the goal of any documentary-- to reach into our souls and transport us somewhere we didn’t know existed in the world nor in ourselves.
MIRANDA MORTON YAP - PRODUCER
I have known and worked with Sophie for many years and when she approached me about shooting in Mustang, I jumped at the opportunity to experience the forbidden kingdom. Exploring Mustang through the culture of the horse community, we got an insight into a heritage that goes back centuries. It is a culture that is shifting with modern times bringing progress and much change. To have the opportunity to document the lifestyle and community at this time has been a privilege. I feel very honored to be a part of this project and to have been able to work in such a spellbinding and visually stunning place with such a great team of filmmakers. I look forward to bringing this film back to Nepal, where I think it will become an invaluable tool in bringing attention to a society that hangs in such a delicate balance.THE MISSION OF THE HORSEFLY FILMS RARE EQUINE TRUST
The Horsefly Films Rare Equine Trust is a cinematic library dedicated to exploring diverse cultures, rare equine breeds and unique stories centered around the horse.
Using film as a tool to engage new audiences, the film series captures the beauty, history and fragile position of equines and vanishing equestrian cultures and establishes a necessary and compelling film folio for equine enthusiasts, cultural historians and general audiences.
The Trust's films are being used to rally awareness, build cultural bridges and connect societies with their unique and often endangered equine and ritual heritage.
Our fervent hope is this ongoing film library will contribute to an epic cinematic record that can help transmute these fragile and threatened horse cultures into national treasures to be cherished by local communities and venerated by those of us further afield.
Despite modern technology making horses obsolete for many, the debt to history remains. From the sword to the plowshare, horses are an integral part of who we are, of who we became, and it is our duty to preserve that bond.
Using the equine as a central focus on humankind's saga brings into sharp focus our agrarian and warlike histories, our spiritual connections and the ongoing battle to preserve our unique heritage in the face of rapid globalization.
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YANGRA The highest peak of the Ganesh Himal is noted for having a woman in the first ascent climbing party, rare in 1955. Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation.Claimed: 0 of 'Unlimited'
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JONGSONG PEAK
The 57th highest peak in the world. The summit is at the boundary between Nepal, China and India. Tough!
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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JANNU
Jannu is a large and steep mountain and it's north face is known as the wall of shadows. It has some of the most technical climbs in the world near the peak.
- We will craft a personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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NUPTSEA mountain in the Everest Group in the Himalaya. 25,971 feet. This is a SERIOUS achievement.- We will send you a handwritten postcard from Kathmandu in December. It might take 3 months to arrive, but it will come with blessings from the "Talking to the Air" team at the film festival premiere.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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NGADI CHULI
First ascended in 1970, you are up in the clouds. And we are cheering you on!
- "Lungta" prayer flags from Kathmandu. We will choose out some hand block printed flags for you with the image of the Windhorse. Fly these flags to generate merit and increase life force.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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HIMALCHULI18th highest peak in the world. You can see probably see Tibet from here.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$75 USD
GYANCHUNG KANG
You can probably see Everest from here! Superhero.
- A digital copy of the "Talking to the Air" poster from one of the three original designs.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$100 USD
ANNAPURNA II
You can see into the Kali Gandaki gorge where we shot "Talking to the Air". Earth's deepest canyon.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$125 USD
ANNAPURNA I
You are an amazing film Sherpa - helping "Talking to the Air" reach the heights!
- Invitation to private viewing party at a Los Angeles screening room with the Director, Producer and other special guests. We're actually quite good fun to be around and look forward to sharing our stories with you! We have a few tales to tell about our journey to Mustang and adventures in world of documentary filmmaking.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$150 USD
MANASLU
You are on the eighth highest peak. Manaslu means "Mountain of the Spirit". Take a deep, deep breath and look around. Can you hear us cheering?
- A signed copy of Mikel Dunham's book "Buddha's Warriors". Mikel met and talked to many of the Tibetan Resistance Fighters and has been a generous contributor to the film.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$175 USD
DHAULAGIRI
Dazzling, white beautiful mountain. On a clear day this stunning peak can be seen from India.
- A limited edition photographic print from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap & printed on archival paper. Pick from photos here: http://www.rareequinetrust.com/stills
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$200 USD
CHO OYU
Means Turqouise Goddess in Tibetan.and stands on the Tibet Nepal Border. We bow to your climbing prowess!
- A pair of limited edition photographic prints from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap. Printed on archival paper. Pick from photos here: http://www.rareequinetrust.com/stills
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- A THANK YOU in our film credits.
- Personalized Facebook cover art (or other) that includes a stunning vista from the Himalayas and celebrates your contribution towards getting this film finished. Check out some of our behind the scenes in Mustang photo series here https://www.facebook.com/talkingtotheair
- Thank you for helping get our film out there into the world! Your contribution earns you our deep appreciation and a social media shout out from our Director @sophiediapegrum and Producer @horsefly2
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$250 USD
MAKALU
A foursided pyramid of awesomeness, considered one of the world's most difficult climbs. You simply rock.
- At this generous level of support we will list you as a SPONSOR in the film credits. Serious Karma points.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
- Special thank you in our Sponsors listing on our website page.
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$500 USD
LHOTSE
The first expeditions to include Americans in the Himalaya in 1955. In our minds you join the ranks of greatness.
- Joining the team as one of our key supporters we can offer you an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER credit on the DVD and at screenings, festivals and cultural events. You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page on our website.
- Your contribution will go a long way to giving this film back to the community who so generously shared their stories with us. Major Karma points.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$1,000 USD
KANGCHENJUNGA
Until 1852, assumed to be the Highest peak in the world. Who's counting? You get a medal for this one and the blessings of the winds.
- Joining the team as one of our key supporters we can offer you a PRODUCER credit on the DVD and at screenings, festivals and cultural events. You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing. Your contribution will go a long way to giving this film back to the community who so generously shared their stories with us. Major Karma points.
- A Hand-Hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl chosen for you in Kathmandu.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page.
- We can organize a cultural screening at your organization or with affilliates.
- A limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$7,500 USD
SAGARMATHA
Also known as Everest and Chomolungma the holy mother of all mountains. You must be an angel to have reached through the clouds.
- As our Angel supporter, we welcome you to our filmmaking team. Along with an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER credit film, you will be invited to join us for the premiere in Kathmandu in December and the North American premiere. (Flights and travel costs additional)
- At the event in Kathmandu you will have the opportunity to not only see the Himalayas before you but to join the team as we celebrate the premiere of this film in this remarkable country.
- Your contribution will make it possible to give this film a life and an opportunity to do the social impact outreach imperative to preserving vanishing equine cultures in the high Himalaya.
- At the event in Kathmandu you will have the opportunity to meet some of the key characters in the film, including the Royal Family of Mustang.
- You will be the first to know about any screenings or events and outreach projects that we are doing and as a partner your input on promotional planning will be invaluable.
- Your website, company logo and links will be displayed on our Sponsors page.
- We can organize a cultural screening at your organization or with affilliates.
- A pair of limited edition photographic prints from Mustang - chose from four beautiful images captured during shooting "Talking to the Air". Signed by our Producer and photographer Miranda Morton Yap. Printed on archival paper.
- Special Limted Edition DVD limited first edition DVD release of "Talking to the Air". The cover art will be especially designed for our generous Seed & Spark supporters.
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$15,000 USD
LUNG-TA TRIPTYCH
Artist Maureen Drdak has generously endowed our campaign with a donation of her stunning artwork. With a contribution at this level you will acquire her three large artworks - Manjushri Wisdom, Avalokiteshvara Compassion and Vajrapani Action and will become our angel supporter - earning Executive Producer credit on the film along with all the benefits listed at the $7500 level.
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SOPHIE DIA PEGRUM - DIRECTOR & CAMERA "TALKING TO THE AIR"Sophie is a director and filmmaker who has produced and shot films in the Antarctic, at the North Pole and in the Himalayas. Her films include "77 Below" a documentary she shot in Antarctica featuring artist Lita Albuquerque and "Daughters of the Curved Moon" a film about the women of Jumla, Nepal. She is currently working on a film shot on the Tibetan border entitled "Talking to the Air: Horses of the Last Forbidden Kingdom" for the Rare Equine Trust.Her debut feature film "Dogstar" was a narrative she wrote and directed with an AFI grad and a group of renegade filmmakers and was a crash course in all aspects of cinema. Critics praised the film “Dogstar” saying “There is a lilting grace to this low-budget indie". "Director Sophie Pegrum has a good eye for sensuous detail” and “This well-crafted, winsome fairy tale by writer-director Sophie Pegrum has an otherworldly quality reminiscent of Australian director Jane Campion. Definitely a new voice in danger of slipping beneath everyone's radar. “Sophie co-owns a niche film production company, Horsefly Films, that focuses on equestrian subject matter. Along with her Horsefly films partner Jen Miller, she produced a critically acclaimed documentary “Path to Glory” about the history of Polish Arabian Horses and their enduring influence in the United States and around the world. Recently they established their “Rare Equine Trust” releasing the first film in the series, "Of Gods and Kings". They are shooting a series of films about critically endangered breeds of horses around the world and the unique cultures around them. Together they also produce promotional films, training videos, national commercials and documentaries.Sophie is also a painter, and shoots the film footage for Horsefly Films and the Rare Equine Trust.JEN MILLER - PRODUCER "TALKING TO THE AIR"Jen is a filmmaker whose career has taken her from Hollywood blockbusters to independent cinema. Cutting her teeth on "Forrest Gump", Jen’s subsequent inauguration in the film business was producing a feature film for MGM, on which she also served as Music Supervisor and Creative Director for the publicity campaign, overseeing key art one-sheet and trailer production. She was nominated for a Key Art Award as Copywriter and Creative Director for her efforts.Over the next several years, Jen directed and produced music videos for MTV through her own production company. As a music supervisor she put together the soundtracks for several feature films for Miramax and MGM films and also free-lanced as a music supervisor, producing music for films, commercials, trailers and TV series. As a screenwriter, her screenplays have won honors in the Sundance writing program and have been optioned and produced by companies such as Columbia Tristar and Stormworks entertainment.Jen's first novel “Billy Bones” was a semifinalist in the 2011 Amazon Next Great Novel contest in which publishers proclaimed " This is great stuff! ... Whatever the nature of the story unfolding, I am willing to follow".Jen co-founded Horsefly Films with filmmaker Sophie Pegrum. Together they produced the critically- acclaimed documentary “Path to Glory” and now the ongoing series of RARE films under their Rare Equine Trust banner.MIRANDA MORTON YAP - FIELD PRODUCER "TALKING TO THE AIR"Miranda has worked as a facilitator, coordinator, producer and organiser in the creative arts for over a decade. Many hats have been worn for multiple projects ranging from commercials and short films, stage productions, as well as booking bands on tours and producing fundraising charity events.In recent years, she has spent time exploring the globe. The inspiration she found on those journeys sparked a desire to share the stories of the vibrant people and colourful places she encountered. Combining her professional experience with her interest in people and culture has culminated in her venture into documentary filmmaking and the establishment of Shakti Pictures.DIPENDRA BHANDARI - PRODUCER & CAMERA "TALKING TO THE AIR"
Dipendra Bhandari is Executive Producer at Adventure Nepal Productions in Kathmandu, a film production company with a focus on documentary material. Previously a producer at Kantipur Television, Dipendra Bhandari wrote and directed the 2011 award-winning documentary “Journey to Yarsa”. An audience favorite at Kathmandu International Film Festival, “Journey to Yarsa” is about the caravan of hunters who trek into the treacherous high Himal in search of the elusive yarsagumba, a fungus-larvae prized in East Asia for its medicinal properties. Dipendra followed the family of Punimaya of Rolpa up into the flanks of the Himalaya to capture the struggle, hope, laughter, romance and resilience in the lives of the hill people who go to dig for survival. -
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