The birth of Shakti PIctures
Shakti Pictures is a visual arts film company. Shakti means divine, creative power, often associated with female energy.Shakti Pictures was formed in October 2010 in order to produce our inaugural project, Daughters of the Curved Moon (working title), a documentary set in the Himalayas of western Nepal. The film is about a community in Jumla; a portrait of a lifestyle and culture. We are looking at women's changing role in society in rural Nepal. The inspiration came from a group of village women who attended a training programme run by a local charity, Empowering Women of Nepal and the subsequent affect it had on them.
In November 2011 we completed the first segment of shooting. We returned in March 2012, February 2013 and August 2013 for further shoots, tracking the passage of time, how things are changing in the lives of our friends and in the community in Jumla. This blog is the story of our ongoing progress.
The beginning...
It started with a moving experience. Then the desire to share the story. I went to the person I knew would be perfect to help me make it happen.
Sophie is not only a dear friend, but an accomplished film-maker. When she said she was on board for this project, I knew that we would be the perfect team.
Shakti Pictures was formed in October 2010.
The first thing we did was form a company and get the domain. Then Sophie (with me looking over her shoulder) built the website. We cut a promo from the footage that I had from my trip in the spring. I can't believe how fortunate it was that I was so snap-happy when I was in Jumla, not having any idea that the pictures would be put to use so quickly. Everything came together in such a way that I knew we were doing the right thing.
Now we are established as a business and are the process of applying for fiscal sponsorship and various grants. There is so much to do in the coming year and I can't wait!
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