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A Brown Immigrant, Chased By Immigration Enforcement,Tries To Protect A Young White Orphan Child And Struggles To Build A New Life In America.

BROWN: A Film By Maker of UNFREEDOM Raj Amit Kumar
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WHY SHOULD YOU BUY TICKETS FOR OTHERS?

Most people do not buy Social Impact Cinema but these stories must be told and spread in the world.
Film studios, driven by profit, often limit filmmakers to conventional plots, overlooking storylines that delve into complex social and human issues. Raj Amit Kumar’s experiences with his film UNFREEDOM—which was banned in India yet found an international audience through NETFLIX—demonstrate his commitment to breaking these boundaries. His latest film, BROWN, addresses the immigration issue outside the mainstream narratives.

These significant films are driven by individuals like YOU who appreciate the transformative power of art and culture. We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding.

Be the Change - support guerrilla cinema and ensure that crucial human stories reach a broader audience, fostering change and enlightenment worldwide.

The film can be sent to people who you chose to- your friends and friends, your work colleagues, or members of any other organization of your choice. If you decide not to chose your network, we will send it to students from our database of Universities.

HELP IMMIGRANTS AND HELP GUERILLA FILMS

5 Streams for $20

EXCLUSIVE POSTER + THANK YOU

Indie films like ours cannot exist without the support of our audience. Your participation is much appreciated.For your support, you will receive a Kickstarter Exclusive Digital Poster. This Poster will only be shared with our patrons and never released.You will also get a special thanks on our social media. If not specified in the comments section or by email, we will post your thank you on Facebook. You choose!

What's Included
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special ThSpecial Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Websiteanks on Social Media
  • Choose your 5 people, or we send the film to 5 Students from our database of Universities.

10 Streams for $40

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF FILM

This is it. Your chance to support indie filmmakers and to own a piece of their work. At this level of support you will get a link to digitally download your own copy of Brown!And dont forget you also will receive all of the rewards below this level.

What's Included
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming for YOU of Unfreedom alongside Brown 
  • Exclusive Digital Artwork from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

15 Tickets for $60

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

Here is your chance to experience the complete filmmaking process, without ever leaving home!For this level of support you will receive all of the Rewards listed in lower Levels AND...A digital download of several scenes that were deleted from the edit. These edits come with a commentary from the Director giving you more Behind the Scenes understanding of the indie filmmaking process. AND…A digital soundtrack of the film. This is a must have for music enthusiasts, but you ALSO GET…Several digital Cast photos signed and sent to your e-mail. All of our cast members were found in Montana, but when the world sees their talent, who knows what might happen. AND ALSO…We will treat you to beautiful images from the film and of the majestic landscapes of Montana digitally delivered straight to your computer for your screensaver.

What's Included
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU 
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 15 people, or we send the film to 15 Students from our database of Universities.

20 Tickets for $80

DARK FRAMES DOUBLE FEATURE

Raj Amit Kumar's Directorial Debut Film was so controversial that it was banned in India... and we want to give it to you.This package includes a digital download of Dark Frames first two films, UNFREEDOM and BROWN, AND the Director and Crew Commentary on both films. Enjoy more Behind the Scenes discussions about how these low budget films were written and produced, scene by scene. PLUS...A digital soundtrack from both Raj Amit Kumar films. This is a must have for music enthusiasts considering UNFREEDOM was designed by Academy Award Winning Resul Pookutty.AND STILL! You get ALL of the Rewards listed in Levels above!

What's Included
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 20 people, or we send the film to 20 Students from our database of Universities.

25 Tickets for $100

ONLINE STREAMING RELEASE PARTY

Once Brown is completed, you will get a notification and a link sent to you for a one time online streaming of Brown the Movie. You will also be invited to join in the Live Q&A exclusive to our streaming viewers.This is a limited capacity screening. Don't miss out on a chance.PLUS! You still get ALL of the Rewards listed in Levels above!

What's Included
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

35 Tickets for $140

ON SCREEN CREDIT - IMPACT PRODUCER

Want to see your name on the big screen? You want to be an even bigger part of the team?Now is your chance!Along with all of the other Rewards listed above, you will also get to see your Name immortalized in the End Credits scroll of Brown the Movie in our Special Thanks Section.

What's Included
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

50 Streams for $200

COFFEE TABLE BOOK

This is not your normal Coffee Table Book Reward.In fact, this is no ordinary book. It's twenty pages of 35mm photos from Jan Ricter with behind the scenes commentary on the Guerrilla Filmmaking process of Brown the Movie.The pages in this book will not be found online. Limited only to Kickstarter Supporters, this is a rare novelty that will exist only in limited physical supply.Jan Ricter, is a photographer and artist from Prag that spend some of his summers in Montana capturing the landscape and the culture.He shot and developed these BTS (Behind the Scenes) photos to his style, and they are beautiful.Also included in the book are several digital images shot by Damon J Taylor. Since he was the 1st AD he was able to capture many action shots and has the stories to go along with them.In addition to the Coffee Table Book, you will also receive most of the Rewards above.

What's Included
  • IMPACT PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB.
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film 
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

75 Streams for $300

GUERRILLA FILMMAKING MASTERCLASS

Want to know how we shot our second feature film, BROWN, in 40 days, at 27 locations, with a daily crew of 15, and cast of 3 to 15? This is your chance.In the Guerrilla Filmmaking MasterClass, you will learn exactly how your film can be developed, written, budgeted, financed, produced, designed, and marketed on any budget.Using BROWN the Movie as an example, Raj Amit Kumar and Damon J Taylor will walk you through the understanding of what Guerrilla Cinema is, how it functions, and how to produce your own film using the same techniques they have used to produce two of their films.This is a Kickstarter Limited Offer. The Masterclass will not be offered at this price outside of this campaign.And of course, you will get most of the Rewards listed above.

What's Included
  • IMPACT PRODUCER on BLACK BOOTS - CREDIT on IMDB.
  • IMPACT PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB.
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

125 Tickets for $500

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT

Exactly that. With this level of support, we will give you credit in the film end credits and on IMDb as an Associate Producer.You are officially an Insider at this point. We will keep you fully up to date on the progress of the film and, to show our gratitude, we will also get your name tattooed on the Director's arm... Okay, maybe not that much love. But you will be our hero!Not to mention you still get many of the Rewards listed above.

What's Included
  • ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB
  • IMPACT PRODUCER on BLACK BOOTS - CREDIT on IMDB.
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU 
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities

250 Streams for $1000

ORIGINAL PAINTING DONE BY DIRECTOR

Raj Amit Kumar is a controversial filmmaker, of course, but did you know he could also paint? Act fast and support Brown the Movie by owning a hand painted, one of a kind, piece of art... An original concept of the poster for Brown.Raj's artwork has a surreal feel and leans toward the minimalist side of painting. There will be a very limited number of these sold, ever. Could be quite a collectors item!AND you still get many of the Rewards from the levels above including Associate Producer Credit and rewards!

What's Included
  • ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB
  • ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on BLACK BOOTS - CREDIT on IMDB.
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

625 Streams for $2500

ORIGINAL PAINTING DONE BY DIRECTOR

Raj Amit Kumar is a controversial filmmaker, of course, but did you know he could also paint? Act fast and support Brown the Movie by owning a hand painted, one of a kind, piece of art... An original concept of the poster for Brown.Raj's artwork has a surreal feel and leans toward the minimalist side of painting. There will be a very limited number of these sold, ever. Could be quite a collectors item!AND you still get many of the Rewards from the levels above including Associate Producer Credit and rewards!

What's Included
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB
  • ASSOCIATE PRODUCER on BLACK BOOTS - CREDIT on IMDB.
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

1250 Streams for $5000

ORIGINAL PAINTING DONE BY DIRECTOR

Raj Amit Kumar is a controversial filmmaker, of course, but did you know he could also paint? Act fast and support Brown the Movie by owning a hand painted, one of a kind, piece of art... An original concept of the poster for Brown.Raj's artwork has a surreal feel and leans toward the minimalist side of painting. There will be a very limited number of these sold, ever. Could be quite a collectors item!AND you still get many of the Rewards from the levels above including Associate Producer Credit and rewards!

What's Included
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER on BROWN CREDIT on IMDB
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER on BLACK BOOTS - CREDIT on IMDB
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 10 people, or we send the film to 10 Students from our database of Universities.

2500 Streams for $10000

ORIGINAL PAINTING DONE BY DIRECTOR

Raj Amit Kumar is a controversial filmmaker, of course, but did you know he could also paint? Act fast and support Brown the Movie by owning a hand painted, one of a kind, piece of art... An original concept of the poster for Brown.Raj's artwork has a surreal feel and leans toward the minimalist side of painting. There will be a very limited number of these sold, ever. Could be quite a collectors item!AND you still get many of the Rewards from the levels above including Associate Producer Credit and rewards!

What's Included
  • CO-PRODUCER ON BROWN
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ON BLACK BOOTS
  • BROWN Photo Book with Exclusive BTS Images; Digital Download
  • Signed Photographs of Lead Cast of BROWN; Digital Download
  • Brown Soundtrack
  • Delete Scenes from BROWN w/ Director Commentary only for YOU
  • Double Feature - Free Streaming of Unfreedom only for YOU 
  • Exclusive 5 Digital Artworks from the film
  • Special Thank you with your Image on all our Social Media handles and Website
  • Choose your 50 people, or we send the film to 50 Students from our database of Universities.
THE TEAM

WHO IS ON TEAM BROWN?

Our heartfelt thanks go to the experienced and dedicated cast and crew of BROWN, whose relentless effort and sacrifices made this film a reality. Braving the harsh Montana winters, they captured the essence of Butte's community, proving what can be achieved with local talent and determination. 

Filmmaker and Writer, Raj Amit Kumar produced and directed his first feature film, titled UNFREEDOM, in 2015. UNFREEDOM was banned by the Indian government, but went on to receive notoriety and critical acclaim from critics and festivals around the world. The film was released across the US and then distributed worldwide on NETFLIX. Kumar is a PHD ABD, speaker, teacher, and has published several works.

Raj Amit Kumar
Director

An Indian National Award winning cinematographer & a big name in the Southern Indian film industry, Hari has also been felicitated with the Kerala State Award for his work in films like Swaham and Ende Sondham Janakutty. His celebrated works include Ram Gopal Varma’s Shool, Rituparno Ghosh’s Dahan, The White Elephant, Theevram, Kerala Café (Segment Mrityunjayam) and Swaham.

Hari Nair
Director of Photogrpahy

A Post Graduate in Film Editing from Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, Atanu is the editor of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival Midnight Screening selection Monsoon Shootout and more recently edited the popular Netflix film Serious Men. A festival regular, his work has been showcased at International Film Festival Rotterdam, OSIAN, SAFF New York, Abu Dhabi Film Festival, and many more international fests.

Atanu Mukherjee
Editor

Damon earned his BA in Cinema, emphasis on screenwriting, from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale as Summa Cum Laude. He's been traveling across the US, India, and New Zealand working for many departments of the filmmaking process on large and small productions like, Lord of the Rings, Last Samurai, Unfreedom, Up in the Air, Ghost Image, Mickey and the Bear, and Interviewing Monsters ever since.

Damon J  Taylor
Co-Writer, Chief Assistant Director

Don Andrews is an artist, filmmaker, mechanic, and director of the Covellite International Film Festival, located in Butte, Montana. Don has worked for the Portland Film Festival, as a coordinator and later as programming and technical director. Don worked on the award-winning documentary Foodtruck the Movie, as editor and animator. Prior to that, Don worked for LAIKA Entertainment, as an assistant film editor.

Don Andrews
Co-Producer

A Filmfare Awards winner for his score for Gangaajal, Wayne is the man behind soundtracks of films such as Raajneeti, Apaharan, Aarakshan and the recent film festival favorite Dekh Indian Circus!

Wayne Sharpe
Soundtrack Consultant

Sinoy won the 60th National Film Awards for the best Re-recordist of the Final Mixed Track for the film Gangs of Wasseypur. He has worked on more than 350 feature films in almost 20 languages, which includes English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Marathi cinemas, and also won the best sound mixing at the 49th Kerala State Film Awards for the Film Carbon.

Sinoy Joseph
Sound Engineer
Support

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
The film is ready. Why don’t you just send the film to 1 Million Students worldwide? Why are you seeking people to Buy the Tickets?
Yes, We can do that! But then how do we make another film like BROWN and UNFREEDOM. How does Guerrilla Cinema survive? It is of utmost importance to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating such films. And it can happen only with help of Champions like YOU who come to support Guerrilla Cinema and become in fact Producers of such films with small participation to big participation. We have clarified where the money goes from the sales of Tickets and how we operate as Not-for-Profit Endeavour. This is our first experiment in building this Guerrilla Ecosystem which will help produce our next film BLACK BOOTS - Story of First African American Marines.
Where does all the money go from these 1 Million Ticket Sales?
The allocation of revenue from ticket sales is detailed in the sections WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? We operate on a not-for-profit basis, with a primary goal of making and disseminating guerrilla cinema.
What are the Risk and Challenges for someone who Buys Tickets for Others?
As the film is ready there are no risks involved here with your buying tickets for others. With regard to delivering on our rewards, we will get your rewards to you safely and on schedule.
Why should You buy ticket for others?
By bypassing the studio system, we rely on individuals like YOU who value art, culture, and social change to support our mission of telling untold stories and fostering positive change in the world.We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding. 
Can I watch the film before deciding to Buy ticket for Others?
Typically, we do not offer this option. However, if you commit to purchasing at least 100 tickets in advance, we can arrange for you to watch the movie. This policy is in place to help streamline our operations and avoid logistical challenges for our team. Please write to us at —-- XXXXX.You will purchase 100 tickets/$400, and if after watching the film you will not like to support, we will refund your money. 
How does the team who is working on the campaign survive and make money?
The team working on the campaign receives compensation, as indicated in the WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO Waterfall graph above. Specifically, 20% is allocated for Publicity, Release Team Compensations, other Admin and Legal Costs. Our team members are already aware of the monetary value assigned to their work.
If I buy tickets for others, Is it Tax Deductible? 
If you purchase more tickets worth more than $1000, we will assist you in exploring tax-deductible options through our not-for-profit partners.
Can I get a refund after buying tickets? 
No, refunds are not available after purchasing tickets.
Is the film ever going to be in theaters? Is it available on any streaming platforms?
No. This is part of our strategy in building this ecosystem for Guerilla films that the film will be available only through the Campaign until the goal is achieved.
Why don't you just send the film to 1 million people free of cost? What is the need to run this campaign, the film is already ready?
While it may seem like a simple solution to distribute the film for free, it is important for us to ensure that independent filmmakers continue to create meaningful stories that have a serious impact on society. By running this campaign, we not only support the growth of guerrilla cinema with our upcoming project, Black Boots, but also allocate 40% of revenue to immigrant organizations. This approach allows us to sustain the filmmaking process and contribute to positive social change.
Why not opt for a mainstream film release? Why choose this campaign instead?
Mainstream studios operate under a profit-driven model, often restricting filmmakers to safe, formulaic storytelling. Our decision to launch through this campaign stems from a desire to break free from these constraints to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating Guerrilla films for Social Impact.
What is Your Economic Breakdown of who gets what from the Screening Events you conduct?
65% of Ticket Sales from Screenings is given to the Exhibitor. 35% goes to the organizer of the Screening Event. We do not take anything, our goal with Screenings is to Spread the story and build more and more Partners who can come behind the film to spread it in the world.
Explain to us How are you a Not for Profit Organisation? How is this campaign a Not for profit campaign?
Our organization operates on a not-for-profit principle, as outlined in the allocation of funds detailed earlier, majority of the revenue generated goes to the marketing, and individuals and organizations involved in the campaign. We do not derive monetary benefits from the film itself. Our sole objective is to maximize viewership and promote our cause. Additionally, the last remaining funds go towards our next guerrilla film - BLACK BOOTS.  
Can I invest in your future projects?
Yes, absolutely! Please email us at akr@playstudios.world for further information on investment opportunities in our future projects. 
How long will this campaign last? 
This campaign will last until it achieves its goals and objectives.
Are my Rewards transferable? 
No
Who are these tickets bought for? How can I track that they received the film to watch? 
Our goal is to reach college and university students worldwide with the film. Our team ensures that the film either reaches everyone through the email addresses provided by the purchaser OR we send it directly to students in different Universities. We will be providing a list of people receiving the film on our website. Additionally, purchasers will have the ability to reach out to University POC to ensure that the film was sent to the students. 

BE A PARTNER, BRING BROWN TO YOUR COMMUNITY, AND EARN