The Rebirth

Life After the Last Breath

1. Executive Summary:
‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ is an impactful film that Heritage Movies–Nepal is going to produce in collaboration with the Organ Donors’ Association–Nepal (ODA–N).Themed around the global issue of organ donation, this ‘Movie with a Mission’ tells a story of universal resonance.Inspired by deeply moving real-life incidents in Nepal, its message transcends borders, cultures, and beliefs. At its heart, the film reflects the shared human experience, leaving a lasting impression that unites people across the world.More than just a narrative, it stands as a call to collective compassion—bringing audiences together in support of a profound and timeless cause: humanity itself.

The central theme of ‘The Rebirth’ centers on the profound social and humanitarian impact of organ donation. The film delivers a powerful and straightforward message: one individual’s donated organs, after death, can save up to eight lives and offer renewed hope to many more people through tissue and organ transplants. Against this backdrop, the story raises an essential question—can there be a more noble

and selfless act than the gift of life through organ donation?

There is no doubt that ‘The Rebirth’ tells an inspiring and moving story. To ensure its message reaches audiences worldwide, this ‘Movie with a Mission’ will be dubbed in Arabic, Chinese, English, and Spanish, with subtitles in French, German, Japanese, Korean and Thai languages. With its compelling narrative and heartfelt message, the film is destined to leave a lasting impression—something its creators, supporters, and viewers will carry in their minds and hearts for a lifetime.

2. The Logline: ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ tells the story of a compassionate middle-class housewife who, even after her death, unites a divided society by saving lives of eight end-stage people and giving a new ray of hope to several other people—proving that the gift of organ donation transcends castes, colors, and creeds.

3. Mission: Through the universal language of cinema, ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ endeavors to further ignite a worldwide conversation on organ donation, uniting communities and nations through a shared human story of life and generosity.

4. The Team and the Technology:
Mr. Om Charan Amatya
is the driving force behind ‘The Rebirth’. Also the Founder Chairperson of the Organ Donors' Association-Nepal (ODA-N), he had meticulously researched the subject for over five years, translating his findings and passion into a compelling cinematic vision

Om distributing scholarship to a student in a village in Bhaktapur

In addition to writing numerous books and over 300 articles on various topics, Mr. Amatya has created several audio-visual works. His documentary ‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’ won the ‘Best Documentary Award-2025’ in Kathmandu in June 2025. His short film ‘The Blind by Heart’ received Second Prize in a Kathmandu competition in June 2022.

Mr. Amatya is now giving shape to a new historic feature film, ‘Battle Between Bhaktapur and the Gurkhas: An Untold Story of Broken Bonds and Betrayals’, and three documentaries. This follows his completion of the historical feature film, ‘The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’, which is based on a true story dating back to the 1830s.

Aaryem Nakarmi

Mr. Aaryem Nakami, a professional filmmaker, is the Commander (Director) of ‘The Rebirth’. As a writer, director, producer, and actor, he has been active in the movie-making since 2000. By August 31, 2025, he has directed and acted in over three dozen popular TV serials, feature films, short movies and music videos.

Dr. Anupama (second from right) with a patient and her colleagues

Dr. Anupama Amatya will be the Executive Producer for ‘The Rebirth’. A much-admired social activist for organ donation, Dr. Amatya is also the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Bhaktapur Hospital, one of Nepal’s oldest public hospitals. Her prior experience includes serving as Executive Producer for the award- winning documentary, ‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’.

In developing ‘The Rebirth’, we're committed to excellence. We understand the story's significant social, cultural, and economic potential on a global scale, so we are not compromising on talent or equipment. So far, three of Nepal's top actors have agreed to play the lead male and female roles in it. The same high standards apply to the technical crew, ensuring that every person in front of and behind the cameras is a seasoned professional.

Regarding technology and technical equipment, the best available resources will be utilized to ensure the message of ‘The Rebirth’ is heard clearly around the globe.

5. Production Plan: ‘The Rebirth’ is now in the last leg of the pre-production phase. We now plan to go down the shooting floors by September 27, 2026 and complete all the production and post-production jobs by January 31, 2027.

The final product (movie) will be ready for its first VIP Premiere Show on February 11, 2027.

6. Anticipated Budget, Funding Goal and the Duration:
A. The Anticipated Budget of ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ is US$ 216,000.00 (Two hundred sixteen thousand).
B. The Flexible Funding Goal is US$ 75,700.00 (Seventy-five thousand seven hundred) (35% of the Anticipated Budget).
C. The Funding Duration is 60 days, starting from July 1 till August 30, 2026.

7. Contribution starts from US$ 10: You can support the ‘Movie with a Mission’ by contributing as little as $10 USD. While all financial support is appreciated, what truly matters is the moral support and solidarity you show for this important humanitarian cause.

8. Perks/Rewards for Backers: (View Sample Reward Certificate)

Category 1 : Supporter - US$ 10+

a. Authentic digital Letter of Appreciation (with your name, optional photo)
b. Thank-you shoutout in the Heritage Movies–Nepal website and the Social Media.

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.

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.

Category 4 : Patron — US$ 500+

a. All from Category 3.
b. An exclusive Nepali Pashmina Shawl.

Category 5 : Champion — US$ 2,000+ (Limited to 5 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.

Category 6 : ‘Co-Producer’ — US$ 5,000+ (Limited to 3 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.

Category 7 : ‘Executive Producer’ — US$ 10,000+ (Limited to 2 Backers)

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).

Category 8 : Honorary ‘Emeritus Producer’ — US$ 25,000+ (Limited to 1 Backer)

Your Exclusive Rewards Include:
• On-Screen Credit as Emeritus Producer.
• IMDb Listing as Emeritus Producer, immortalizing your contribution.
• All Premieres & Red Carpet Access — be our VIP guest at festival screenings and official premieres.
• Signed Collector’s Edition Poster & Script, personalized in your honor.
• Custom-Bound ‘Legacy Plaque’ presented to you as a one-of-a-kind memento of your distinguished support.
• All Rewards from Lower Tiers, ensuring you don’t miss a single perk.
This is not just support — it is a lifetime legacy. With this credit, your name becomes part of cinema history, forever tied to a story of love, compassion, and humanity

9. 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 the movie’s exclusive VIP Premiere Show in Kathmandu, Nepal provided he/she opts to get to Kathmandu and stay here at his/her own expenses.

10. Where will go the ‘Surplus’ and the Profits?: All surplus funds and profits from the ‘Movie with a Mission’ 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.

11. Director’s Statement: ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ is more than just a film—it is a deeply personal journey that grew out of the universal realities of love, loss, and hope. The seed of this story lies in the transformative act of organ donation, where grief can give birth to life and despair can blossom into second chances.

In crafting this film, I and Mr. Om Charan Amatya, the brain behind this ‘Movie with a Mission’, were compelled by the profound duality of the human condition: the fragility of life on one hand, and the immense strength of compassion on the other. While the story draws inspiration from a series of incidents in Nepal, it is not bound by geography. We wanted to create a narrative that transcends borders and beliefs, speaking to the essence of what makes us human.

As a director, my aim has been to approach the subject with honesty and sensitivity—capturing not only the pain of loss but also the resilience of families who, in their darkest hour, chose generosity over despair. This film is a tribute to those unsung heroes whose choices ripple far beyond themselves, touching countless lives.

Ultimately, The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath is a call to compassion. It is a reminder that even in death, there is the possibility of renewal; that humanity’s true strength lies in its capacity to give, to heal, and to connect. We do hope this film resonates with audiences around the world, inspiring dialogue, empathy, and perhaps even action toward a more compassionate future

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1. DOCUMENTARY

‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’, is a movie that relates personal stories of a few organ transplant surgeons, a number of ‘reborn’ people (those who had got a new lease of life after receiving organs donated by living or ‘brain-dead’ people)...

2. SHORT MOVIE

‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’, goes for 7-9 minutes. It is a story of two families: one which had donated a kidney of its end-stage member and the other, which had got a new life with the receipt of that very donated by their bread-earner...