Soul Places

'Wake up! Its time for you to Wake Up!' Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere

At a time in history when most live in cities, often unhappy and out of balance, do ancient cultures hold a key to our liberation?

Inspired by classics like Koyaanisqatsi, Baraka and Samsara, this visually based film has a unique point of difference with its focus on the beauty of New Zealand in contrast to the chaos and poverty of modern life.

Wisdom keepers share sacred knowledge bringing us to a place of hope, healing and transformation.

Here's the 'Soul Places'  Trailer which has been entirely self funded until now: [https://vimeo.com/169975230]

Acclaimed Cinematographer Mark Lapwood ACS takes us on a journey through New Zealands most stunning landscapes and shares insights from some of New Zealand's most respected wisdom keepers, elders, scientists, healers and children. 

This film explores our consciousness in nature - the art of mindfulness, an awareness in each moment with stillness in the natural world.

Why is this campaign important? Why now?

Many of the elders we need to film are in their mid to late 70's and want to record their insights while they're still with us.

We're doing it now because time is running out, we need to record as much of this valuable information on film as soon as possible, so the knowledge can be passed on for future generations to come.

How will we use this money?

Your donations will cover the cost of doing this urgent filming with the elders. Equipment rental, crew fees, transport, flights, meals and accommodation are all expenses we need to meet in getting this done.

Why Crowd Funding?

Large scale financiers want to know we have a solid audience of passionate supporters wanting to see the film, you guys! Meeting our crowd funding goal will prove this and help secure the remaining production funding of $385,000 from investors to complete film.

I've already put in over $25,000 of my own money and five years filming in between jobs to arrive at this point. Now we need your help.  

We have a Match Funder on board - Gene Thompson - will donate $1 for every $1 you donate to a capped amount of $5,000. So the first $5,000 will instantly become $10,000! Thanks so much Gene!

As a registered charity, all Boosted donations qualify for a 33% tax credit for New Zealand Tax Payers and anyone with investments in NZ. They charge us 10% for use of this platform and this goes straight back to the arts, very cool.

Since launching the trailer on Facebook we've had many people telling us, 'This film should be in schools', so we've listened and now for every $100 donation we're donating a copy of the film to a school in New Zealand! When we exceed our target, we'll donate to more schools! 

This is an 'all or nothing' campaign. This means if we don't reach our target, we will not receive any of the funds. We have to raise the full amount in order to receive any funds at all. 

If you're as passionate as we are about this film and sharing it with humanity, then we are 'game on' people!

Would you like to join us on this journey?

Is this a cause you'd like to support? Are you passionate about this film getting made and being shared with the world? Can you make a donation to help make it happen? If so please click the link below. 

Thank You!

Thank you so much for your support, It means the world to us! The truth is we could not make this film without you. We look forward to partnering you on this journey and sharing in the fun along the way!

Thanks again for your support, be well and be wild - this is just the beginning!

Arohanui (much love)

Mark, Christine and the Soul Places Team Xxx