About the project

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Visual References

Main Characters

Technical & Overall Approach

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Theme & Arcs

Crew

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Mirkhat TleukenovM: Hey, I am an executive producer and a close friend of Adilet. I understand him well, grasp the entire idea, and am committed to helping bring it to life. I have contributed to all the projects so far and am eager to assist in sharing our vision.Mirkhat has been a key figure and crew member in the short films "Changes", "mirror, mirror" and "Third Act" with his deep passion towards filmmaking and art.

WRITER & DIRECTOR - Adilet IsmagulThis is me - the director of this film and the person behind this crowdfunding campaign. Hey! :)I'm singing a song while being filmed on our family's old digital camera. It's been a long time since then, and now I'm making films.To date, I've made three short films with the help of my friend Mirkhat, all of which are available on YouTube if you'd like to watch them.I am currently in my second year at the Kazakh National University of Arts, pursuing a BA in Film Directing, and this project is also part of my university work.Ade will hopefully become the fourth film I direct. This story has gone through countless revisions to become what it is today, and I truly cannot express what this project means to me.I sincerely hope this film comes to life.Help us bring it to life.

"mirror, mirror" Short Film

Our previous Short Film projects:

"mirror, mirror" Short Film

The Goal

2000$

I'm gonna be honest with you. We seek for any support if there is any. I know that we don't have much time and all, and frankly, don't even know if this campaign covers a quarter of what we need. But we're going to keep pushing and hope for the best.We're gonna adapt to anything that comes our way and try make this film's production costs worth its storytelling value. I'm just here to let you know that we would deeply appreciate any donation of any amount, or even a simple "good luck".But I will outline that the current goal is 2000$. This amount covers:— Camera department / rental costs.
— Location availability.
— Transport costs.
This amount is enough to make this short film happen, and I am infinitely grateful for anyone who decides to make a contribution. THAAAAAAAANK YOUUUUUUU in advance :)

But... what do I get?

Rather than simply receiving donations, we wanted to create an opportunity for backers to become a meaningful part of the filmmaking journey. That is why we developed 10 pledge tiers, offering exclusive rewards and behind-the-scenes experiences for those who want to support and connect with this unique story. Below are the available tiers:


Any

If you just want to support this project with any amount.


3$

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email


5$

You will be receiving Exclusive Production Updates until the end of the production, and be among the first to have an early access to an online premiere of the film.
+ All rewards from the "Supporter" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere


10$

Get the Full Digital Collection: HD Movie Download; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
+ All rewards from the "Early Access" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.


20$

Gain exclusive access to the "Making Of" Documentary, Director's Production Journal Notes, and Annotated Shooting Screenplay.
+ All rewards from the "Digital Collection" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay


35$

Participate in a live post-premiere Cast & Crew Q&A, with a "Special Thanks" credit in the film's end credits.
+ All rewards from the "Production Access" tier.

You get:**— Digital Thank you letter & certificate
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay
— Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A
— "Special Thanks" movie end credits.


50$

Includes an Associate Supporter credit in the official film end credits, a 30–45 minute 1-on-1 online conversation with the director to discuss filmmaking, creative decisions, and the production process.
+ All rewards from the "Special Thanks" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay
— Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A
— 1 on 1 with the Director
"Special Thanks" Movie end credits.
— "Associate Supporter" Movie end credits.


100$

Choose the experience that interests you most and get a closer look at the craft behind the film. Whether you want to virtually visit the set, explore the editing process, or discover how the film's visual and sound worlds are created, this tier lets you personally select one exclusive filmmaking experience.
+ All rewards from the "Associate Supporter" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay
— Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A
— 1 on 1 with the Director
and ONE of the following Live Experiences (ONLINE):— Visit the set
— Rough Cut Screening
— Color Grading Session
— Sound Design Session
— Scoring Session
— Personalized video from Cast & Crew
— Editing Timeline Breakdown Video
— Sound Design Breakdown Video
— Digital VFX Breakdown Video
— "Special Thanks" Movie end credits.
— "Associate Supporter" Movie end credits.


250$

Step closer than ever before into the world behind the film. Complete Access invites you to experience the final transformation of the project — from the first rough cut to the finished film — and discover the craft, collaboration, and passion behind every final decision.
+ All rewards from the "Custom Access" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay
— Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A
— 1 on 1 with the Director
ALL THE LIVE EXPERIENCES (ONLINE):— Visit the set
— Rough Cut Screening
— Color Grading Session
— Sound Design Session
— Scoring Session
— Personalized video from Cast & Crew
— Editing Timeline Breakdown Video
— Sound Design Breakdown Video
— Digital VFX Breakdown Video
— "Special Thanks" Movie end credits.
— "Associate Supporter" Movie end credits.


500$

Become one of the closest supporters of the film and receive the highest level of recognition and involvement. This tier offers a complete journey through the filmmaking process — from exclusive production materials and private conversations with the director to behind-the-scenes access, creative sessions, and an official Executive Producer credit on the film, official poster & IMDB
+ All rewards from the "Complete Access" tier.

You get:— Digital Thank you letter & certificate via email
— Exclusive Production Updates
— Early Private Online Premiere
— Digital Collection: Private Online Screening link; Original Soundtracks (mp3); Official Movie Poster.
— "Making of" Documentary
— Production Digital Journal
— Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay
— Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A
— 1 on 1 with the Director
ALL THE LIVE EXPERIENCES (ONLINE):— Visit the set
— Rough Cut Screening
— Color Grading Session
— Sound Design Session
— Scoring Session
— Personalized video from Cast & Crew
— Editing Timeline Breakdown Video
— Sound Design Breakdown Video
— Digital VFX Breakdown Video
— "Special Thanks" Movie end credits.
— "Associate Supporter" Movie end credits.
— "Executive Producer" Movie, Poster & IMDB credits

Digital Thank You Letter & Certificate — Delivered digitally via email, Telegram, or another suitable method.Exclusive Production Updates — Follow the entire filmmaking journey through exclusive Patreon posts, including behind-the-scenes updates, photos, and progress reports.Early Private Online Premiere — Watch the completed film through a secure private online screening before its public release, subject to festival and distribution restrictions.Digital Collection — Includes the finished film, original soundtrack (MP3), and the official movie poster. Delivered digitally once the film is publicly available."Making Of" Documentary — An exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary following the making of the film.Production Digital Journal — A collection of production notes, stories, and moments from throughout the filmmaking process.Director's Digital Annotated Screenplay — The shooting screenplay featuring the director's notes, annotations, and creative insights.Live Post-Premiere Cast & Crew Q&A — Join the cast and crew for a live online Q&A session (approximately 30–45 minutes) after the film's release.One-on-One with the Director — A private 30–45 minute online conversation where you can ask professional questions about filmmaking and the production.Online Live Experiences:Virtual Set Visit — Join the production online for a live behind-the-scenes look at the set.Rough Cut Screening — Watch an early cut of the film and share your thoughts. Feedback is welcome, though all creative decisions remain with the filmmakers.Color Grading Session — Sit in on a live online color grading session, ask questions, and see how the film's final look comes together.Sound Design Session — Observe the sound design process live, ask questions, and discover how the film's audio world is created.Scoring Session — Join a live music scoring session and experience how the film's soundtrack is brought to life.Personalized Video from the Cast & Crew — Receive a personal thank-you video made especially for you.Behind-the-Scenes Breakdowns:Editing Timeline Breakdown — A detailed walkthrough of how the film was edited from the first cut to the final version.Sound Design Breakdown — A closer look at how the film's soundscape was created.Digital VFX Breakdown — An inside look at the visual effects process used throughout the film.Honorary Credits:Special Thanks Credit — Your name will appear in the "Special Thanks" section of the film's end credits.Associate Supporter Credit — Receive an honorary Associate Supporter credit in the film's end credits.Executive Producer Credit — Receive an honorary Executive Producer credit in the film's end credits, official poster, and IMDb page (subject to IMDb processing). This credit is honorary and does not include ownership or creative authority.

Thank you for considering supporting us! ❤️‍🔥

Before continuing, please take a moment to review the following important information regarding rewards, experiences, and contributions.Rewards: We will make every reasonable effort to fulfill all rewards, but due to the unpredictable nature of filmmaking, some rewards may require adjustments or alternatives.Experiences: Travel, accommodation, and personal expenses for physical experiences are the responsibility of the backer. Online alternatives may be offered when necessary.Refunds: Contributions are final and non-refundable except where required by applicable law.By making a contribution, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. We strongly recommend reviewing these documents before proceeding.


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Terms & ConditionsLast Updated: 21.07.26By making a contribution to this crowdfunding campaign ("Campaign"), you ("Backer") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.1. Nature of the ContributionAll contributions made through this Campaign are voluntary financial contributions intended to support the production of an independent short film.Contributions are not investments and do not create any ownership interest, equity, securities, profit participation, royalties, or other financial rights in the film or any related intellectual property.2. No Ownership or Creative RightsBacking this Campaign does not grant the Backer any ownership, copyright, trademark, intellectual property rights, producer rights, voting rights, editorial approval, approval over the final cut, creative authority, consultation rights, decision-making authority, or any other control over the film, its production, distribution, marketing, festival strategy, or future exploitation.All creative, artistic, financial, legal, and production decisions remain exclusively with the production.3. Honorary CreditsAny credits awarded through this Campaign, including but not limited to Special Thanks, Associate Supporter, and Executive Producer, are honorary acknowledgements of support only.These credits do not create a legal producer relationship, employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, ownership interest, or entitlement to compensation, profits, creative input, or decision-making authority.4. Reward FulfillmentRewards are offered in good faith.The production will make every reasonable effort to fulfill all rewards included in each contribution tier.However, due to the inherently unpredictable nature of filmmaking, rewards cannot be guaranteed in every circumstance. Production schedules, post-production timelines, festival requirements, distribution obligations, force majeure events, technical failures, legal requirements, illness, safety concerns, scheduling conflicts, platform limitations, or other unforeseen circumstances may affect reward fulfillment.Where reasonably possible, the production may substitute an alternative reward of equal or greater value.5. Online Experience RewardsAll live experience rewards offered through this Campaign are provided exclusively online.These may include, but are not limited to, online Q&A sessions, virtual meetings, production discussions, behind-the-scenes sessions, creative conversations, or other digital experiences described within the selected contribution tier.Online experiences are subject to production schedules, availability, technical requirements, and reasonable limitations.Dates and times will be communicated in advance whenever reasonably possible. The production reserves the right to reschedule online experiences due to production needs or unforeseen circumstances.The Backer is responsible for having access to the necessary internet connection, compatible devices, and any required accounts or platforms needed to participate.6. Digital RewardsEstimated delivery dates are provided in good faith and may change.Certain rewards may only become available after production, post-production, festival premieres, distribution obligations, or other release restrictions have concluded.Digital rewards may be delivered through email, private links, online platforms, or other digital methods selected by the production.7. Refund PolicyAll contributions are intended to support the production of the film and are considered final.To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, contributions are non-refundable and non-transferable.8. EligibilityBy contributing, the Backer represents and warrants that they are at least eighteen (18) years of age and legally capable of entering into this agreement.9. Limitation of LiabilityTo the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the production's obligation is limited to making reasonable efforts to fulfill rewards or providing a reasonable substitute where appropriate.The production shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from participation in this Campaign.10. Governing LawThese Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Any dispute arising from or relating to this Campaign shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, except where mandatory law provides otherwise.11. ChangesThe production reserves the right to make reasonable modifications to these Terms & Conditions where necessary due to production, legal, or operational requirements.12. AcceptanceBy making a contribution, the Backer confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions in full.

Privacy PolicyLast Updated: 21.07.26This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and used in connection with this crowdfunding campaign.1. Information We CollectWe may collect the following information:* Full name
* Email address
* Selected reward tier
* Any additional information voluntarily submitted by the Backer
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* Assigning the correct reward tier
* Communicating campaign updates
* Delivering rewards
* Maintaining internal campaign records
3. Payment VerificationPayment confirmation screenshots are collected only to verify successful contributions and assign the appropriate reward tier. Backers are encouraged to redact unnecessary sensitive information before uploading screenshots whenever possible.4. Data RetentionPersonal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to administer the campaign, fulfill rewards, resolve legitimate support requests, and comply with applicable legal obligations. Once no longer required, the information may be securely deleted.5. Data SharingPersonal information will not be sold, rented, or knowingly shared with unrelated third parties.Information may only be disclosed where required by law or where reasonably necessary to administer and fulfill campaign rewards.6. Data SecurityReasonable administrative and technical measures will be taken to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no electronic storage or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.7. Your RightsSubject to applicable law, Backers may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information by contacting the production. Such requests may be limited where retaining the information is reasonably necessary to administer the campaign, fulfill rewards, or comply with legal obligations.8. ContactQuestions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:Email: [email protected]By contributing to this Campaign, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.