FACT PROJECT ON SIKHISM
Fact exhibition AURANGAZEB : GURUGOBIND SINGH BEING BEHEADED FOR STANDING UP AGAINST CONVERSION 
Miniature Painting by the Sikh School of Art - early 19th century of Guru Nanak with Bhai Mardana
A PROJECT ON SIKHISM
The objective is to show the Sikhs as the defenders of Indian Dharma. Throughout the ages, Sikhs have protected India from numerous onslaughts by foreign invaders - whether the Mughals or the British. This has not been recognized by society today.
We also need to bring the spirit of Kshatriyas back into the people of India, as today it again faces a threat to its culture and traditions from globalization and conversions. This will and courage to defend one’s dharma from threats, both within and without, is still very strong in the Sikh community and this should be brought to the forefront and shared with the rest of the people of this country.
THIS PROJECT IS IN THREE PARTS:
1) A documentary film on the 1947 Holocaust when tens of thousands Sikhs and Hindus were slaughtered. Today many of the survivors or those who have been witnesses to the Holocaust are close to dying, so it’s important we record their testimonies. We will have two versions: a 13 minutes film for TV’s and a 35 minutes one for film festivals abroad.
2) A paintings’ exhibition on Sikhism, on the same lines than the one I just did on Aurangzeb (see below the beheading of Guru Teg Bahadur) and the one I am preparing on Shivaji - that is original paintings signed and dated in Moghol miniature style, depicting impeccably documented historical scenes. I am looking for sponsors who could have a share in the exhibition, either in the sales of the paintings when we have shown it in India and the US, or in their ownership.
3) A Coffee Table Book with some of the photos shot during the film plus the paintings of the exhibition, recounting the birth of Sikhism and its history. We will have to find a publisher who will bear the costs.
A. Budget for the Documentary film
* We begin by shooting a film in Delhi, using our personal contacts, to find out Punjabi and Sikh survivors of 1947 atrocities. Then we can move on to Punjab (hence the added staying and travel expenses).
* It is important that a photographer be present along the cameraman (and a sound person), so that we can have stills for the exhibition and the future Coffee Table book.
The budget has been made for 30 full working days, which can be spread out according to the team’s availability.
Cameraman 30 days (8 hours) by 4000 Rs a day (with video) = 120.000
Soundman 30 days. 1200 RS a day = 36.000
Cameraman. 30 days by 1000 Rs a day = 30.000
* Traveling Expenses to Punjab. 4 trips for 3 people = 40.0000
* Board and Lodging Punjab. 20 days. 3 people. 50.000 rs
* Studio.60 hours editing by 1000 Rs a day = 60.000 Rs
* Printing/ Framing 60 photos for exhibition = 100.000
* Miscellaneous expenses = 25.000 Rs
TOTAL 4.61000 RS (four lakhs sixty one thousand rupees)
B. BUDGET FOR EXHIBITION
I. 40 paintings on an average @ Rs.30,000/- 12 LAKHS RUPEES
10 sketches @ RS10,000/- 1 LAKH
II. 20 Photographs @ 10.000 RS 2 LAKHS
III. Main Researcher to get in 4 instalments 1,20,000.00
IV.
1. Framing, mounting of paintings, sketches, documents, map, etc. in all about 79 exhibits
65,000.00
2. Two Committee Members to examine, advise, control quality of paintings etc. 20,000.00
15,000.00
Transportation (pick up van) of framed exhibits 10,000.00
V.
Outside visits 25,000.00
Translations 10,000.00
Xeroxing and Typing 10,000.00
Printing Press charges 20,000.00
Local transport, currier, phones, dak, runner boy 5,000.00
Contingency 10,000.00
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV+V) 18 LAKHS
Note:
APPROXIMATELY US $ 45.000
Yours truly
François Gautier
TRUSTEE FACT
Miniature Painting by the Sikh School of Art - early 19th century of Guru Nanak with Bhai Mardana
A PROJECT ON SIKHISM
The objective is to show the Sikhs as the defenders of Indian Dharma. Throughout the ages, Sikhs have protected India from numerous onslaughts by foreign invaders - whether the Mughals or the British. This has not been recognized by society today.
We also need to bring the spirit of Kshatriyas back into the people of India, as today it again faces a threat to its culture and traditions from globalization and conversions. This will and courage to defend one’s dharma from threats, both within and without, is still very strong in the Sikh community and this should be brought to the forefront and shared with the rest of the people of this country.
THIS PROJECT IS IN THREE PARTS:
1) A documentary film on the 1947 Holocaust when tens of thousands Sikhs and Hindus were slaughtered. Today many of the survivors or those who have been witnesses to the Holocaust are close to dying, so it’s important we record their testimonies. We will have two versions: a 13 minutes film for TV’s and a 35 minutes one for film festivals abroad.
2) A paintings’ exhibition on Sikhism, on the same lines than the one I just did on Aurangzeb (see below the beheading of Guru Teg Bahadur) and the one I am preparing on Shivaji - that is original paintings signed and dated in Moghol miniature style, depicting impeccably documented historical scenes. I am looking for sponsors who could have a share in the exhibition, either in the sales of the paintings when we have shown it in India and the US, or in their ownership.
3) A Coffee Table Book with some of the photos shot during the film plus the paintings of the exhibition, recounting the birth of Sikhism and its history. We will have to find a publisher who will bear the costs.
A. Budget for the Documentary film
* We begin by shooting a film in Delhi, using our personal contacts, to find out Punjabi and Sikh survivors of 1947 atrocities. Then we can move on to Punjab (hence the added staying and travel expenses).
* It is important that a photographer be present along the cameraman (and a sound person), so that we can have stills for the exhibition and the future Coffee Table book.
The budget has been made for 30 full working days, which can be spread out according to the team’s availability.
Cameraman 30 days (8 hours) by 4000 Rs a day (with video) = 120.000
Soundman 30 days. 1200 RS a day = 36.000
Cameraman. 30 days by 1000 Rs a day = 30.000
* Traveling Expenses to Punjab. 4 trips for 3 people = 40.0000
* Board and Lodging Punjab. 20 days. 3 people. 50.000 rs
* Studio.60 hours editing by 1000 Rs a day = 60.000 Rs
* Printing/ Framing 60 photos for exhibition = 100.000
* Miscellaneous expenses = 25.000 Rs
TOTAL 4.61000 RS (four lakhs sixty one thousand rupees)
B. BUDGET FOR EXHIBITION
I. 40 paintings on an average @ Rs.30,000/- 12 LAKHS RUPEES
10 sketches @ RS10,000/- 1 LAKH
II. 20 Photographs @ 10.000 RS 2 LAKHS
III. Main Researcher to get in 4 instalments 1,20,000.00
IV.
1. Framing, mounting of paintings, sketches, documents, map, etc. in all about 79 exhibits
65,000.00
2. Two Committee Members to examine, advise, control quality of paintings etc. 20,000.00
15,000.00
Transportation (pick up van) of framed exhibits 10,000.00
V.
Outside visits 25,000.00
Translations 10,000.00
Xeroxing and Typing 10,000.00
Printing Press charges 20,000.00
Local transport, currier, phones, dak, runner boy 5,000.00
Contingency 10,000.00
TOTAL (I+II+III+IV+V) 18 LAKHS
Note:
APPROXIMATELY US $ 45.000
Yours truly
François Gautier
TRUSTEE FACT
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