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 Produced for The Asia Foundation, this film explores the complex dynamics of stereotyped perceptions that Americans and Pakistanis held towards each other, and the impact of the earthquake on these preconceived notions. This 35 minute English documentary is currently enjoying private screenings at various humanitarian organizations and NGOs, universities, and will be seen at various festivals. An Urdu version was broadcast in Pakistan on GEO on the first anniversary.
Making this film was an eye opener. Although we had been working with quake victims right from the beginning, we didn’ t know if we would find the stories we were looking for. Just that they were out there. Our shoots took us on a cross country journey across the United States and through many treks across Muzaffarabad, Balakot, Mansera, Bagh, Chikar, Botul etc. It was an adventure to say the least. We found more stories than we could ever hope for, and met people whom we will never be able to forget…read more
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 Produced for a Pakistani audience, ‘The Trip’ is 26 episodes of fun filled adventure, knowledge, excitement and travel across North America. The series is in Urdu, and will take the audience to Utah, the Grand Canyon, Alaska, California, Canada, Yellowstone, and other exotic locations. There are adventures among the clouds, in the desert and even under the ocean. Experiences with strange creatures, different lifestyles, technology and industry. A flavor of the natural and urban world. |
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Ayesha lives and works in Orangi, the largest slum in South Asia. She spends a good part of her day separating metal caps from broken bottles, which her father sells each day. Her mother makes cow-patties, and her brothers sell peanuts on the street. Ayesha hopes to become a lawyer and get out of this slum. Looking at her squatted amongst mountains of colored jagged glass, getting her fingers cut, one would think that her resolve is only a fantasy. Everyday, between her work and her household chores she attends a neighborhood school run by an NGO.
She can read and write English, and even though she is a little old for seventh grade, she is determined to finish school and go to college. Not everyone in her family and her community is pleased, but she no intention of giving up her education or her dream. Ayesha is just one of the many stories that we are following for our planned films on poverty and education, where young girls, bitten by the ‘education bug’ have learned to become independent, think for themselves, and improve their own and their families' lives. |
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One of the most important challenges facing the world today is availability and access to clean water. Pakistan is no exception. In collaboration with the leading water related NGO in the country, we are currently working on producing three short videos on hygiene, purification, and conservation. These are short public service videos meant for the urban and rural population of Pakistan, and clearly show how a few simple short changes in lifestyle can provide huge benefits at a personal, family, community, and national levels. On the purification front we are producing a video workshop for building a simple and very affordable bio-sand filter, which provides 99% purification. We are in the initial stages of an advocacy film project, addressing the larger issues surrounding the water debate in Pakistan, and will soon be seeking funding for this project. |
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Thank you for taking the time out to browse through this newsletter. At eckova we are committed to working with the development sector. We partner and collaborate with NGOs and development agencies to produce films that create awareness, build support and raise funds. Some of the areas we work on are water, health, education, poverty, governance, and more. I invite you to visit our web site for details about our various projects and discover why our documentaries and advocacy films are a cut above the expected.
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