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A coming of age story set in Vrindavan
An internet person, Sean Fletcher tries to run from a broken relationship by taking a trip to Himalayas, but finds himself stuck in a small Indian town that turns out to be an unusual place.
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- Free online release of ‘Reconnection’ has become a reality. Thank you to everyone, who believed in this project, and who supported the ‘Show Reconnection around the World’ crowdfunding campaign! Film Sponsors
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One small town, one big change in your life
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A Film About Two Worlds
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Why do we need this film
A film about sacred Indian town of five thousand temples, “Reconnection” has won 14 awards and has been screened at 25 International film festivals.
It takes the viewer on a journey of spiritual awakening.
— Creation International Film Festival, Canada – More reviews
This film is not for everyone. “Reconnection” is the film you would want to show to your friends, who are trying to rediscover their inner self , have lost their path and are looking for answers.
The film just fascinates. It is easy to watch but it has a deep meaning at the same time.
— Anjelika Batischeva – More reviews
Films like this easily get lost in a mainstream flow of action-packed franchises and do not fit in a traditional distribution model. Yet we need transformative films like this more than ever.
If we want more uplifting films like this we need to lift up the films like this!
— Madi Brinkmann, a Grammy nominee musician – More reviews
We realized that the fastest way we can get this film to you is if we cut all the mediators and agents, tailor our own distribution strategy and ask your help to fund it. That’s why we have started a fundraising campaign to release the film online, for free.
Where does the money go?
For the film to be released we need two things:
- Cover the production expenses
- Raise money for the film distribution and promotion
Micro-budget production by the film standards, “Reconnection” has been made through private funding. For the film to be released, this funds need to be returned. The film production budget amounts to USD 88,000. This is what we set as the campaign minimum fundraising goal.
It is not enough to put a film online for free. In order for “Reconnection” to reach its audience, the film needs promotion.
We need to invest into advertisement, paid social media coverage and articles in major media outlets.
Besides making the film available online for free, we plan to put the film on VOD platforms, in-flight entertainment programs and a few others channels. We already have started the promotional activity, investing some of your contributions as they come. Our estimated distribution / promo budget is $24,000. Put on top of our minimum, it amounts to a $112,000 stretch goal of the campaign.
Support the campaign and watch the film
Become the film sponsor and get your chance to watch it before its release. This film needs your donations, your tweets, your posts and shares! We have prepared different tiers of rewards according to the amount of your contribution. The more you contribute, the sooner you get your link to watch the film! Check our rewards for more.
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$88,557 raised by 520 backers of $88,000 goal
$1 or more244 backers
- Personal thanks, a Sponsor title
- Watch the film online
Delivery date: In 1-2 days after a contribution is received.
$25 or more93 backers
- 24-hour* rental
- Digital download of Glimpses of Vraja HD**
- Personal thanks, Bronze Sponsor title
Delivery date: In 1-2 days after a contribution is received.
$50 or more68 backers
- Early access to a 24-hour* rental
- Digital download of Glimpses of Vraja HD**
- Personal thanks, Silver Sponsor title
Delivery date: Same day a contribution is received.
$100 or more71 backers
- 1 month film rental online
- Digital download of Glimpses of Vraja HD**
- Personal thanks, Gold Sponsor title
Delivery date: Same day a contribution is received.
$250 or more22 backers
- Unlimited film rental online
- Digital download of a home theater HD copy with 5.1 sound
- Digital download of Glimpses of Vraja HD**
- Personal thanks, Platinum Sponsor title
Delivery date: Same day a contribution is received.
$500 or more19 backers
- Unlimited film rental online
- Digital download of a home theater HD copy with 5.1 sound plus the rights for a community offline screening
- Digital download of Glimpses of Vraja HD**
- Personal thanks, Blue Diamond Sponsor title
Delivery date: Same day a contribution is received.
*) Once redeemed, 24-hour rental gives you a 24-hour online access to the pre-release of the film.
**) Glimpses of Vraja HD is available only to our backers who contributed after April 28, 2017.
Film Reviews
There is a beautiful and moving story at the heart of the film
— Lift-Off Film Festival Global Network, May 2016
Everything that comes to mind when one imagines India is in its proper place in Reconnection
— Largo Film Awards, May 2016
An interesting cross between narrative and documentary
— Blackbird Film Fest review, Cortland, NY, USA,, May 2016
A Journey on the Paths of the Forgotten Values
— Vlad Alexandru, the director of 12 Months Film Festival, February 2016
It’s true bliss, true joy
— Vivek Oberoi, a Bollywood star famous for his films ‘Prince’ and ‘Mission Istanbul’
Reconnection is a visually stunning film
— Beth Steele Radisek, Special Projects Director, Cleveland International Film Festival , Ohio, USA, May 2016
What it offers is healing experience through helping others and sharing your life and love with them
— Ouchy Film Awards review, Switzerland, May 2016
Reconnection has done it much better
— G.L. Bhardwaj, the legendary filmmaker that worked with Raj Kapoor, famous for his films ‘Shocking Asia’ and ‘Shree 420’
A Multi-Award Winning Film
Winner - Award of Excellence
Best Shorts Competition Film Festival in La Jolla, California, USA, June 2015: ‘Reconnection’ wins a prestigious Award of Excellence. Official festival list of nominees.
Special Mention - Jury
Indian Cine Film Festival in Mumbai, India, September 2015: ‘Reconnection’ receives Special Mention – Jury award. Here is the official festival list of nominees.
Honorable Mention
SaMo Indie Fest, Santa Monica, California, USA, September 2015: ‘Reconnection’ wins Honorable Mention award. Here is the official festival winners list.
Official Selection
Indie Fest USA in Garden Grove, California, USA, September 2015: Official Selection of the Festival. Here is the festival list.
Award Winner - Best Spiritual
Great Lakes International Film Festival in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA, October 2015: ‘Reconnection’ is awarded with Best Religious/Spiritual nomination. Official festival list of winners.
Award of Merit
Accolade Global Film Competition in La Jolla, California, USA, November 2015: ‘Reconnection’ acclaimed with Award of Merit. Here is the festival list of winners.
Winner - Best Cinematography
Back in the Box Film Festival, Toluca Lake, California, USA, December 2015: ‘Reconnection’ is awarded with Best Cinematography trophy. Here is the festival list of winners.
Official Selection
The Access Code Film Festival, Srinagar, India, January 2016: Official Selection of the Festival. Here is the festival list.
Official Selection
Wendy’s Shorts Online International Film Festival in USA, January 2016: ‘Reconnection’ gets into Official Selection. Here is the selection list.
Nomenee
MoveMe Productions Online Film Festival, Belgium, January 2016: ‘Reconnection’ is selected among the nominees. Here is the festival website.
Nomenee - Best Feature
The Monthly Film Festival, Glasgow, UK, January 2016: ‘Reconnection’ is nominated into a Best Feature Film category. Here is the festival list of this category winners.
Official Selection
ShortFest International, Malta, February 2016: ‘Reconnection’ makes it into Official Selection. Here is the festival selection list.
Official Selection
Wolves Independent International Film Awards, Lithuania, February 2016: ‘Reconnection’ gets into Official Selection. Here is the festival website.
Screenwriter of the Month
12 Months Film Festival, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, February 2016: ‘Reconnection’ wins Screenwriter of the Month 3rd Award. Here are the festival winners.
Gold Winner
International Independent Film Awards, Encino, California, USA, March 2016: ‘Reconnection’ receives a prestigious Gold Winner award. Here is the festival list of winners.
Best Of Show
Depth Of Field International Film Festival, Nassau, Delaware, USA, April 2016: ‘Reconnection’ receives Best Of Show award. Here is the festival list of winners.
Official Selection
Los Angeles CineFest, LA, California, USA, April 5 2016, ‘Reconnection’ gets into the Official Selection of the festival. Here is the festival list.
Special Mention - Jury
Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival, Delhi, India, April 2016: ‘Reconnection’ wins Special Mention – Jury award. Check official festival website.
Official Selection
GardenCity International Film Festival, Bangalore, India, April 2016: The festival chooses ‘Reconnection’ for its Official Selection and screening. Here is the festival list.
Official Selection
Largo Awards, Geneva, Switzerland, May 2016: ‘Reconnection’ gets into Official Selection and is being nominated in the Best Sound/Music category. Check the festival selection list here.
Official Selection
Ouchy Film Awards selects ‘Reconnection’ and nominates it in the Best Screenplay category. Lausanne, Switzerland, May 2016. Check the festival Official Selection list.
Winner - Best Cinematography
‘Reconnection’ wins the Best Cinematography award at Creation International Film Festival, Ontario, Canada, May 28, 2016. Check the official list of winners.
1st Prize Winner
ReelHeART International Film and Screenplay Festival, Toronto, Canada, July 4, 2016: ‘Reconnection’ wins 1st Prize in the Best Short Film category and receives Best Sound award! Here is the official festival list of winners.
Best Director
Rishikesh Art and Film Festival, Rishikesh, India, March 11, 2017: ‘Reconnection’ receives a Best Director award! Check the festival website.
