1. Executive Summary The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’ is a historic film inspired by a 19th-century Nepalbhasa (Newari) classic tragedy. At its heart lies the poignant tale of a newly-wed couple in Kathmandu, torn apart when the husband—enchanted by the promise of gold and the unspoiled grandeur of Tibet—joins a trade caravan bound for Lhasa.

While the narrative focuses on the sorrow of a Newar family, its resonance extends far beyond, offering a window into the socio-economic life that unfolded on both sides of the Himalayas. Rooted in the 7th-century marriage of Nepal’s Princess Bhrikuti to Tibet’s King Songtsen Gampo, the cross-border trade not only shaped the destinies of families and societies but also bound Central and South Asia together.

With Kathmandu and Lhasa as pivotal crossroads, this trade fostered prosperity and cultural exchange, yet carried deep sorrows—the heartbreak of broken families and the perilous treks across unforgiving mountain passes.

In essence, ‘The Snowstorm’ is a powerful ‘audio-visual book’ that brings to life the socio-economic dimensions of the centuries-old Trans-Himalayan trade while celebrating the harmony, resilience, and shared humanity that once united the diverse peoples of Nepal, Tibet, China, Mongolia, and Central Asia.

To share this history with the world, the film employs advanced cinematic technology. It is a multilingual production, with characters speaking their native languages—Nepalbhasa, Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, and English—for authenticity. To ensure its echoes reach global audiences, the movie will also be dubbed in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with subtitles in several other international languages.

2. The Logline ‘The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’ is a moving tale of love, loss, and destiny set against the backdrop of the fabled trade route. The story follows a newly-wed couple torn apart when the husband joins a caravan bound for Lhasa—an enchanting city famed for its golden splendor and spiritual grandeur. Along his journey, he encounters the warmth, helpfulness, and friendliness of the Tibetan people, whose kindness sustains him in the harsh Trans-Himalayan landscapes. But tragedy strikes at home: misled by false news of her husband’s death, the grief-stricken young bride succumbs to the cursed ritual of Sati, leaving her ailing mother-in-law in solitude. When the husband returns with newfound fortune, he discovers a world emptied of love. Shattered, he renounces his wealth and chooses the path of a monk, seeking solace in a distant Buddhist monastery.

3. The Team Mr. Om Charan Amatya is the creative force behind ‘The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’. His passion for this project is fueled by over seven years of extensive researches and studies, which culminated in the concept for this historic film. A prolific creator and a social entrepreneur, Mr. Amatya has an impressive body of work, including a number of books and more than 300 published articles. His recent audio-visual works have received significant acclaim:

• ‘Kathmandu: A Tale of Toils of a Sinking Civilization’ (a documentary with English subtitles) was honored with the ‘Best Documentary Award-2025’ in June 2025 in Kathmandu.
• ‘The Blind by Heart’ (a short film with English subtitles) won the Second Prize at a short film competition in Kathmandu in June 2022.

After writing the scripts for three socially impactful films—'Organ Donation: The Facts, The Faces and The Future’ (Documentary) and ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’ (produced as both a short film and a feature)—all centered on the noble cause of organ donation, Mr. Amatya, Founder Chairperson of Organ Donors’ Association-Nepal (ODA-N), is now immersed in his latest endeavors. He is developing a historic feature film, ‘Battle Between Bhaktapur and the Gurkhas: An Untold Story of Broken Bonds and Betrayals’, along with three new documentaries.

Mr. Aaryem Nakami, a professional filmmaker, is the Director of ‘The Snowstorm’. 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.

We are committed to delivering a film that matches the epic scale of its story. ‘The Snowstorm’ holds immense global potential, which is why our production standards are non-negotiable. From our cast to the technical crew, we are assembling a team of seasoned professionals. We will be using the best available technology and equipment to ensure this powerful, untold story is presented with the quality and clarity it deserves.

4. Audience The organic story with its international appeal as well as the way it is being told using the latest cinema technology are such that they won’t keep ‘The Snowstorm’ confined to a certain territory. Moreover, the dubbing and the subtitles in various international languages will be there to make the story well heard all around the world.

4. Production Plan ‘The Snowstorm’ is now in the last leg of the pre-production phase. In this phase, the technical team, as a part of site hunting, has visited as far as Upper Mustang, Kalinchowk, the much-admired Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery in the remote region of Humla and even Lhasa. After having passed through the five-year long studies and field-based researches, the crew is now all set to go down the shooting floor the moment the required funds are arranged.

If everything goes as planned, we can go down the shooting floor by February 3, 2026 and complete all the production and post-production jobs by May 15, 2026.

The final product (movie) will be ready for its first show by June 1, 2026.

5. Anticipated Budget and the Flexible Funding Goal plus the Duration A. The Anticipated Budget of ‘The Snowstorm: An Untold Story of the Trans-Himalayan Silk Road’ is US$ 321,000.00 (Three hundred twenty-one thousand)
B. The Flexible Funding Goal is US$ 107,000.00 (One hundred seven thousand) [33% of the Anticipated Budget]
C. The Funding Duration is 60 days, starting from January 1 till March 2, 2026.

6. Contribution starts from US$ 10: Your support for ‘The Snowstorm’ can help us bring this untold history to life.

Every contribution, starting from as little as US$ 10, is greatly appreciated. More than just financial support, your donation is a show of solidarity for our mission: to unveil the hidden stories of our shared global heritage and the human connections that have bound us together across centuries

7. Perks/Rewards for Backers
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 ‘Snowstorm’ motif.

Category 4 : Patron — US$ 500+

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

Category 5 : Champion — US$ 2,000+

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 4 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 3 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 2 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

8. 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.

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

1. Seed Bank of Heritage Movies–Nepal to finance future Cause-driven film projects (including ‘The Rebirth: Life After the Last Breath’, a feature film that aims to enhance public awareness on Organ Donation).