FACT
PROJECT ON SIKHISM
A PROJECT ON SIKHISM
The objective is to show the
Sikhs as the defenders of Indian Dharma. Throughout
the ages, Sikhs have protected India from numerous
onslaughts by foreign invaders - whether the Mughals
or the British. This has not been recognized by
society today.
We also need to bring the spirit of Kshatriyas
back into the people of India, as today it again
faces a threat to its culture and traditions from
globalization and conversions. This will and courage
to defend one’s dharma from threats, both within
and without, is still very strong in the Sikh
community and this should be brought to the forefront
and shared with the rest of the people of this
country.
THIS PROJECT IS IN THREE
PARTS:
- A documentary film on the 1947 Holocaust when
tens of thousands Sikhs and Hindus were slaughtered.
Today many of the survivors or those who have
been witnesses to the Holocaust are close to
dying, so it’s important we record their testimonies.
We will have two versions: a 13 minutes film
for TV’s and a 35 minutes one for film festivals
abroad.
- A paintings’ exhibition on Sikhism, on the
same lines than the one I just did on Aurangzeb
(see below the beheading of Guru Teg Bahadur)
and the one I am preparing on Shivaji - that
is original paintings signed and dated in Moghol
miniature style, depicting impeccably documented
historical scenes. I am looking for sponsors
who could have a share in the exhibition, either
in the sales of the paintings when we have shown
it in India and the US, or in their ownership.
- A Coffee Table Book with some of the photos
shot during the film plus the paintings of the
exhibition, recounting the birth of Sikhism
and its history. We will have to find a publisher
who will bear the costs.
A. Budget for the Documentary
film
* We begin by shooting a film
in Delhi, using our personal contacts, to find
out Punjabi and Sikh survivors of 1947 atrocities.
Then we can move on to Punjab (hence the added
staying and travel expenses).
* It is important that a photographer
be present along the cameraman (and a sound person),
so that we can have stills for the exhibition
and the future Coffee Table book. The budget has
been made for 30 full working days, which can
be spread out according to the team’s availability.
Cameraman 30 days (8 hours)
by 4000 Rs a day (with video) = 120.000
Soundman 30 days. 1200 RS a
day = 36.000
* Traveling Expenses to Punjab.
4 trips for 3 people = 40.0000
* Board and Lodging Punjab.
20 days. 3 people. 50.000 rs
* Studio.60 hours editing by
1000 Rs a day = 60.000 Rs
* Printing/ Framing 60 photos
for exhibition = 100.000
* Miscellaneous expenses =
25.000 Rs
TOTAL 4.61000 RS (four lakhs
sixty one thousand rupees)
B. BUDGET FOR EXHIBITION
I. 40 paintings on an average
@ Rs.30,000/- 12 LAKHS RUPEES 10 sketches @ RS10,000/-
1 LAKH
II. 20 Photographs @ 10.000
RS 2 LAKHS
III. Main Researcher to get
in 4 instalments 1,20,000.00
IV.
1. Framing, mounting of paintings, sketches, documents,
map, etc. in all about 79 exhibits 65,000.00
2.Two Committee Members to examine, advise, control
quality of paintings etc. 20,000.00 15,000.00
Transportation (pick up van) of framed
exhibits 10,000.00
V.
Outside visits 25,000.00
Translations 10,000.00
Xeroxing and Typing 10,000.00
Printing Press charges 20,000.00
Local transport, currier, phones, dak, runner
boy 5,000.00
Contingency 10,000.00
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV+V) 18 LAKHS
Note:
APPROXIMATELY US $ 45.000
Yours
truly
François Ganutier
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