Dear Backers,
We have already emailed all of you about any changes in your mailing address as the DVD is finally printed and ready to be sent out!
In the meantime, we're very happy to share this song with you which was adapted and recorded in Dzongkha just for the film, with the kind permission of the Seattle based band- Grand Hallway.
Happy Holidays and Enjoy!
https://soundcloud.com/grandhallway/ai-num-little-sister-bhutaneseDear Backers,
We are very happy to say that the film was finally premiered in Thimphu last evening, and were very happy that some of the backers were there with us. We received many kind words on the film, and hope one day you too shall see it. Thank you all for your generous support.
Dear Backers,
As we finalize the film, we are planning a small premiere for the film here in Thimphu. Please let me know who will be here in Bhutan this year, in March/April, so we can give you an invitation to the event. You can also email us at dakinny@yahoo.com
thank you and more updates soon!
Dechen and Dhondup
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Dear Backers, after many delays in pre-production and the search for a perfect cast (which we eventually found), the production for "Heart in the Mandala" is finally done! thank you all for getting us this far!
we've posted a few photos from production, for all of you to see what you were a part of!
thank you again!
post production is a little delayed, due to previous engagements... but will keep you all posted!
the first photo is us, director/producer team on the first day of shooting, showcasing the script which was blessed by a lam earlier that morning....
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a heartfelt thank you email from the Director and Producer, and regular email updates on the film's progress.
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a hand written thank you card from the Director, mailed with original Bhutanese stamps!
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the above and a DVD copy of the film once it is complete
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all of the above and a copy of music album "Introspections" by Bhutanese musician Pelden D (contributor to film soundtrack)
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all of the above and a copy of the film poster (used in end of promo video) signed by the Director and Producer.
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all of the above and a special Edition T-shirt with a contemporary designed mandala (graphic design by Dhondup Roder) and a "thank you" in the film credits.
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all of the above and an original water color painting by contemporary artist Pema Tshering (whose art of the woman features in the film poster and video and more can be seen on www.bhutanbackstage.com under "Art of the week).
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all of the above and a print on canvas of the acrylic painting of the prayer wheel-mandala used in the film poster and promo video, by contemporary artist Karma Wangchuk with his original signature OR a print on canvas of the contemporary mandala painting used in the promo video by contemporary artist, Dorji Wangchuk with his original signature.
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all of the above and an "Executive Producer" credit and an invitation to the premiere party in Thimphu (visa, accommodation and travel costs etc. NOT included). And if you do make it to Bhutan for the premiere party through your own travel agent, a Bhutanese home cooked meal in our house, and the Director will take you on a tour of her favorite places in the capital.
- (57 days)
