1. Executive Summary: ‘Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and The Future’is a Cause-driven documentary that the ‘Heritage Movies-Nepal’ is going to make with an aim to enhance public awareness on the necessity and significance of organ donation. A non-profit charitable initiative, the documentary will have two separate versions, in Nepali and English. It will have THREE key components:
1. Sharing of nerve-tickling but motivating experiences by Nepal’s topmost transplant surgeons (including Dr. Pukar Chandra Shrestha, Nepal’s No. 1 Transplant Surgeon), and organ donors and recipients (including Mr. Pemba Sherpa, the only person to have conquered Mt. Everest, the highest point on Earth, with a transplanted kidney ),

2. Global scenario of organ donation and transplants vis-à-vis that in Nepal, and 3. The development of artificial organs in labs and their potential impacts on the fate and future of human societies. Given the multi-dimensional essence of the story, the 60+ minutes may appear too short, yet the message that this ‘Movie with

a Mission’ leaves behind will be such that it breaks borders and helps communities and countries come closer despite their divergent castes, colors and creeds. The message it conveys is clear: Organs donated by a person after his/her death can save eight end-stage people and give a ‘new life’ to several other people, and with the facts as such, will there be a more virtuous and sacred act than it, the donation of organs?

Evidently, the central topic in the documentary— ‘The Rebirth’ — revolves around some key social and humanitarian dimensions of Organ Donation. The message itconveys is clear: Organs donated by a person after his/her deathcan save eight end-stage people and give eye-sight to two people, and with the facts as such, will there be amore virtuous and sacred actthan it, the donation of organs?

2. The Logline: The ‘Organ Donation' is a Caused-driven DOCUMENTARY that aims to enhance public awareness on organ donation through the sharing of 1) first-hand experiences by transplant surgeons, and organ donors and recipients, 2) the latest global scenario of organ donation and transplantation vis-à-vis that in Nepal, and 3) the development of lab-grown artificial organs and their potential impacts on the fate and future of human societies.

3. Mission: The mission of ‘Organ Donation’ is to bring communities and countries closer despite their divergent castes, colors and creeds through a great humane cause: the donation of organs

4. Highlights: • First-hand experiences (interviews) by transplant surgeons, and organ donors and recipients,
• Global scenario of organ donation and transplantation vis-à-vis that in Nepal,
• Development of lab-grown artificial organs, and their potential impacts on the fate and future of organ donation, and
• A humble humanitarian effort to bring communities and countries closer despite the divergence seen in their castes, colors and creeds.

5. The Team and the Technology: The driving force behind 'Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and the Future' is Mr. Om Charan Amatya. An avid researcher, writer, and producer, Mr. Amatya is also the Founder Chairperson of the Organ Donors' Association-Nepal (ODA-N). His passion for this project is a result of over five years of extensive researches and studies, which culminated in the concrete concept for THIS documentary, as well as a short movie and a feature film, both under the same name 'The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath' and under the same theme: Organ Donation.

‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’ (a Cause-focused Documentary in Nepali with English subtitles) and ‘The Blind by Heart’ (a short movie in Nepalbhasa with English subtitles) are the two of Mr. Amatya’s latest audio-visual creations besides a number of books and over 300 published articles on different topics to his credit. Of them, ‘The Blind by Heart’ had bagged the Second Prize in a short movies’ competition held in Kathmandu in June 2022, whereas ‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’ has been honored with the ‘Best Documentary Award-2025’ in Kathmandu in June 2025. On his writing table now are two historic feature films: 1. ‘Battle Between Bhaktapur and the Gurkhas: An Untold Story of Broken Bonds and Betrayals’ and 2 ‘The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’, and three documentaries.

In ‘Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and the Future’ (Documentary), Mr. Amatya, as a Researcher, Script Writer and the Director, will oversee the entire production faculty

Dr. Anupama Amatya is a well-admired social activist advocating the cause of organ donation. Herself a Consultant Ophthalmologist and the Head of Ophthalmology Department at Bhaktapur Hospital (one of Nepal’s oldest public hospitals), she is the Executive Producer of the ‘Organ Donation’. Earlier, she has proven her versatility with her active involvement in the making of the award-winning documentary, ‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’ as its Executive Producer.

In the ‘Organ Donation’, Mr. Raja Ram Napit stands behind the camera. An experienced camera professional, he has made several short movies and documentaries as well as over three dozens of music videos in his 25 year-long career.

Mr. Ramhari Chaulagain, a professional cameraperson and an editor, sits on the editorial chair substantiating his skills to give a realistic look to the ‘Organ Donation’.

Creating a project as important as ‘Organ Donation’ demands nothing less than the best. We’ve meticulously selected a crew of experienced professionals, both in front of and behind the camera, who are dedicated to the project's success. We’re also investing in top-of-the-line technical equipment to ensure every detail is captured with uncompromising quality. Our goal is to honor the gravity and importance of this topic by delivering a production that truly stands out.

6. 'Organ Donation’ in TWO Languages: Nepali and English: The ‘Organ Donation’ will be made separately in two languages: Nepali and English. While the Nepali version will be used for enhancing public awareness in and around Nepal, the English version will be used for the rest in the world.

7. Production Plan: The documentary ‘Organ Donation’ is almost ready to go. We're in the final stages of pre-production and just need to secure funding. As soon as that's done, Heritage Movies-Nepal will begin production on July 19, 2026. We plan to have all post-production work finished by October 15, 2026, with a VIP Premiere Show set for October 25, 2026.

8. Promotion and Screening: As the ‘Organ Donation’ is a ‘Movie with a Mission’, utmost efforts will be made to make its humanitarian message heard all around the world, from Australia to the Americas. Likewise, efforts will be made to get it featured at all major film festivals on the globe and the message therein heard all around the world.

9. Anticipated Budget, Flexible Funding Goal and the Funding Duration:

A. Total Anticipated Budget: The ‘Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and The Future’ is estimated to cost US$ 27,000.00 (Twenty-seven thousand) in total.
B. The flexible Funding Goal is US$ 20,250.00 (Twenty thousand two hundred fifty), 75% of the total anticipated budget.
C. Funding Duration: The funding duration will go for 60 days, starting from April 27 to June 26, 2026.

10. Contribution starts from US$ 10: To support the ‘Movie with a Mission’, any individual or institution can contribute starting from US$ 10 (Ten). For us, the amount of money doesn’t matter much; what matters most is the moral support and the solidarity each Backer shows to this great humanitarian cause.

11. Perks/Rewards for Backers:

1. Category 1: Supporter — US$ 10+
a. Authentic digital Letter of Appreciation (with your name, optional photo)
b. Thank-you shoutout on the official Heritage Movies–Nepal website and the social media.
2. Category 2: Friend — US$ 100+
a. All from Category 1.
b. Your name in the film’s “Special Thanks” credits.
c. Early digital access link to watch the film before public release.
3. Category 3: Advocate — US$ 300+
a. All from Category 2.
b. An exclusive limited edition T-shirt (only 100 pcs) with the ‘Organ Donation’ motif.
4. Category 4: Patron — US$ 500+
a. All from Category 3.
b. An exclusive Nepali Pashmina Shawl.
5. Category 5: Champion — US$ 2,000+ (Limited to 3 Backers)
a. All from Category 4.
b. An ‘Associate Producer’ credit (appears in film credits + IMDb).
c. A hand-carved wooden frame featuring your personalized Letter of Appreciation.
6. Category 6: ‘Co-Producer’ — US$ 3,000+ (Limited to 2 Backers)
a. All from Category 5.
b. Official ‘Co-Producer’ credit (in credits + IMDb).
c. Virtual meet-and-greet with the director and experts featured in the film.
7. Category 7: ‘Executive Producer’ — US$ 6,000+ (Limited to 1 Backer) a. All from Category 6.
b. ‘Executive Producer’ title (featured in credits, posters, IMDb, and promotional materials).
c. VIP experience at the Kathmandu Premiere (reserved front-row seating + personal recognition).

12. Delivery: All physical perks/rewards (T-shirts, Pashmina shawls, hand-carved wooden frames) will be shipped worldwise to the Backer’s home address, OR handed over in person to him/her at 5 documentary’s exclusive VIP Premiere Show in Kathmandu, Nepal provided he/she opts to get to Kathmandu and stay here at his/her own expenses.

13. Where will go the ‘Surplus’ and the Profits ?: All surplus funds and profits from the documentary will go to:
1. Organ Donors’ Association–Nepal (ODA–N) for organ donation awareness and support.
2. Seed Bank of Heritage Movies–Nepal to finance future Cause-driven film projects.

14. Director’s Statement: ‘Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and The Future’ is more than a documentary for me—it is a journey of compassion, courage, and the continuity of life.
In Nepal and many parts of the world, myths, fears, and lack of awareness continue to overshadow the life-saving power of organ donation. I felt a strong responsibility as a filmmaker and a social entrepreneur to bring the hidden stories of donors, recipients, and medical pioneers to light. For me, the act of donating an organ is the highest form of generosity—it is the gift of life itself. So, this film is my humble attempt to honor those who give, to support those who wait, and to inspire societies to embrace organ donation as a shared responsibility.
I believe cinema has the power not only to inform but also to transform. With ‘Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and The Future’, my hope is to spark conversations in families, communities, and policy circles, so that one day, no one has to die waiting for an organ.