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A Film By Raj Amit Kumar

unfreedom

Banned In India
Help Us Take It to the World!

In a world where distribution is controlled by Studios and Money, We are bypassing gatekeepers and directly relying on YOU THE AUDIENCE AS PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR and cutting the middlemen. This is a campaign to build a new way to distribute stories that matter.

BE THE AUDIENCE THAT HELP DISTRIBUTE UNFREEDOM

In a world where distribution is controlled by Studios and Money, We are bypassing gatekeepers and directly relying on YOU THE AUDIENCE AS PRODUCER AND DISTRIBUTOR and cutting the middlemen. This is a campaign to build a new way to distribute stories that matter.

BE THE AUDIENCE THAT HELP DISTRIBUTE UNFREEDOM

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Synopsis

UNFREEDOM is an urgent contemporary thriller about a society torn apart by political, religious, and sexual turmoil. Shifting between New York and New Delhi, the film juxtaposes two powerful and unflinching stories about religious fundamentalism and intolerance, one of which follows a Muslim terrorist attempting to silence a liberal Muslim scholar, while the other is about a young woman who defies her devout father and escapes an arranged marriage because she is secretly embroiled in a taboo lesbian romance. In this searing portrait of the polarized world we live in, all four characters go to their absolute limit—and beyond—in their struggle to defend their deeply-held and conflicting viewpoints on freedom, faith, family and love.

What is Unfreedom?

UNFREEDOM is an urgent contemporary thriller about a society torn apart by political, religious, and sexual turmoil. Shifting between New York and New Delhi, the film juxtaposes two powerful and unflinching stories about religious fundamentalism and intolerance, one of which follows a Muslim terrorist attempting to silence a liberal Muslim scholar, while the other is about a young woman who defies her devout father and escapes an arranged marriage because she is secretly embroiled in a taboo lesbian romance. In this searing portrait of the polarized world we live in, all four characters go to their absolute limit—and beyond—in their struggle to defend their deeply-held and conflicting viewpoints on freedom, faith, family and love.

Director’s Note

The idea behind Unfreedom came from the desire to express the lack of freedom in the socio-economic structure of our contemporary times. A profound piece of poetry, Ye dagh dagh ujala, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz inspired this expression.

The root of these lying in a society based on capitalism, patriarchy and its interrelationship with religion and violence, I chose the identities of Muslims and homosexuals in two distinct geographies.

In a world where mass extermination and discrimination happens in the name of ‘identity’, Unfreedom shows that people who are considered as belonging to a certain identity are all unique in their approaches towards the most pressing issues of their life.

The film examines the struggle of different individuals against violent prejudices – all seeking their own road to what they believe could set them free.

WHY SHOULD YOU SPONSOR SCREENINGS AND TICKETS FOR OTHERS?

Most people do not buy Social Impact Cinema but these stories must be told and spread in the world.


Film studios, driven by profit, often limit filmmakers to conventional plots, overlooking storylines that delve into complex social and human issues. Raj Amit Kumar’s experiences with his film UNFREEDOM—which was banned in India yet found an international audience through NETFLIX—demonstrate his commitment to breaking these boundaries. His latest film, BROWN, addresses the immigration issue outside the mainstream narratives.

These significant films are driven by individuals like YOU who appreciate the transformative power of art and culture. We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding.

Be the Change – support guerrilla cinema and ensure that crucial human stories reach a broader audience, fostering change and enlightenment worldwide.

The film can be sent to people who you chose to- your friends and friends, your work colleagues, or members of any other organization of your choice. If you decide not to chose your network, we will send it to students from our database of Universities.

SPONSOR

HELP THE MISSION – BUY UNFREEDOM AND GET REWARDS

This is a Guerrilla Film Release Campaign. It is You who funds to distribute this film to the world. You are the hero of this campaign. You can gift the film to your friends and family OR donate the film to students worldwide, and we will send the film to students at a college or university of your choice.

DOWNLOAD UNFREEDOM + Handpainted Poster Notebook * FOR INR 1000 / $20

DOWNLOAD EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDITION OF UNFREEDOM

  • YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
  • Unfreedom Poster Handpainted Notebook
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DOWNLOAD UNFREEDOM and Brown + Handpainted Poster Notebook of UNFREEDOM and BROWN * FOR INR 2000/ $40

DOWNLOAD EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDITION OF UNFREEDOM and BROWN

  • Your Reward: The Double Feature (Digital Downloads of "Brown" + "Unfreedom")
  • YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
  • BROWN Poster Handpainted Notebook
  • UNFREEDOM Poster Handpainted Notebook
Buy and get This Reward
 
DOWNLOAD UNFREEDOM and BROWN+ Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Unfreedom and Brown + Screenplay Copy of Brown * FOR INR 5000 / $100

Your Reward:

    1. The Double Feature pack UNFREEDOM and BROWN.
    2. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as Supporter of the Cause.
    3. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Unfreedom and Brown
    4. Screenplay Copy of Brown
Buy and get This Reward
SPONSOR TICKETS FOR 100 STUDENTS + THE IMPACT PRODUCER IMDB CREDIT + All of the Above * FOR INR 10000 / $200

THE IMPACT PRODUCER

  • Your Mission: Get the film to 100 students or friends. (You can provide us with 100 emails, or choose a university, and we'll send the film on your behalf).
  • Your Reward:
    1. An "Impact Producer" Credit on IMDB and the film's website.
    2. The Double Feature pack BROWN AND UNFREEDOM.
    3. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as The IMPACT PRODUCER.
    4. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Unfreedom and Brown
    5. Screenplay Copy of Brown

Buy and get This Reward
SPONSOR TICKETS FOR 200 STUDENTS + THE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER IMDB CREDIT + 30 Min Online Session with the Director + All of the Above * FOR INR 20000 / $400

THE ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

  • Your Mission: Get the film to 200 students or friends. (You can provide us with 200 emails, or choose a university, and we'll send the film on your behalf)
  • Your Reward:
    1. An"Associate Producer" Credit on IMDB and the film's website
    2. YOU (with Picture) Celebrated on our Social Media as The ASSOCIATE PRODUCER.
    3. The Double Feature pack BROWN AND UNFREEDOM.
    4. A 30 Minute Online Session with the Director.
    5. Signed by the Director, Two Handpainted Poster Notebooks of Brown and Unfreedom
    6. Screenplay Copy of Brown

Buy and get This Reward

Where Does Your Money Go?
A 100% Guerrilla and Not-For-Profit Model

We believe in full transparency. Every Dollar and Rupee you contribute goes directly into building a sustainable ecosystem for Guerrilla cinema, not profits. Here is the breakdown of how all funds are allocated:

30% — The Distribution Engine
  • Screening Venues & Logistics: Securing theaters, community halls, and university auditoriums for our screening tour.
  • Publicity & Marketing: Running targeted social media marketing, PR, and outreach to get the word out.
  • Campaign Team: Paying the small, dedicated team that runs this campaign, coordinates screenings, and manages supporter rewards.
  • Admin, Tech & Legal: The essential costs for our technology partners, legal clearances, and administrative overhead.
30% — Back to Our Supporters
  • Repay Producers/Investors of "Brown": We pay back the believers who already invested in "Brown".
  • The Re-Investment Pact: These individuals are part of our "guerrilla" ecosystem and will invest this money back into future guerrilla films. This is how we break the cycle.
40% — The Next Guerrilla Film
  • This entire portion is allocated to fund the development and production of the next Play Studios guerrilla film - We are developing projects titled - Black Boots, Shopping Mall, DNA.
  • This is how your support for one film directly enables the next important story to be told. It's a sustainable, self-perpetuating model for Guerrilla art.

Frequently asked questions

The film is ready. Why don’t you just send the film to 1 Million Students worldwide? Why are you seeking people to Buy the Tickets?
Yes, We can do that! But then how do we make another film like BROWN and UNFREEDOM. How does Guerrilla Cinema survive? It is of utmost importance to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating such films. And it can happen only with help of Champions like YOU who come to support Guerrilla Cinema and become in fact Producers of such films with small participation to big participation. We have clarified where the money goes from the sales of Tickets and how we operate as Not-for-Profit Endeavour. This is our first experiment in building this Guerrilla Ecosystem which will help produce our next film BLACK BOOTS - Story of First African American Marines.
Where does all the money go from these 1 Million Ticket Sales?
The allocation of revenue from ticket sales is detailed in the sections WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? We operate on a not-for-profit basis, with a primary goal of making and disseminating guerrilla cinema.
What are the Risk and Challenges for someone who Buys Tickets for Others?
As the film is ready there are no risks involved here with your buying tickets for others. With regard to delivering on our rewards, we will get your rewards to you safely and on schedule.

 

Why should You buy ticket for others?
By bypassing the studio system, we rely on individuals like YOU who value art, culture, and social change to support our mission of telling untold stories and fostering positive change in the world.We aim to make films that challenge societal norms and captivate and engage audiences. By buying tickets for others, particularly students, you expose them to social impact cinema. This helps disseminate stories that change perspectives and encourage global understanding. 
Can I watch the film before deciding to Buy ticket for Others?
Typically, we do not offer this option. However, if you commit to purchasing at least 100 tickets in advance, we can arrange for you to watch the movie. This policy is in place to help streamline our operations and avoid logistical challenges for our team. Please write to us at —-- XXXXX.You will purchase 100 tickets/$400, and if after watching the film you will not like to support, we will refund your money. 
How does the team who is working on the campaign survive and make money?
The team working on the campaign receives compensation, as indicated in the WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO Waterfall graph above. Specifically, 20% is allocated for Publicity, Release Team Compensations, other Admin and Legal Costs. Our team members are already aware of the monetary value assigned to their work.
If I buy tickets for others, Is it Tax Deductible?
If you purchase more tickets worth more than $1000, we will assist you in exploring tax-deductible options through our not-for-profit partners.
Can I get a refund after buying tickets?
No, refunds are not available after purchasing tickets.
Is the film ever going to be in theaters? Is it available on any streaming platforms?
No. This is part of our strategy in building this ecosystem for Guerilla films that the film will be available only through the Campaign until the goal is achieved.
Why don't you just send the film to 1 million people free of cost? What is the need to run this campaign, the film is already ready?
While it may seem like a simple solution to distribute the film for free, it is important for us to ensure that independent filmmakers continue to create meaningful stories that have a serious impact on society. By running this campaign, we not only support the growth of guerrilla cinema with our upcoming project, Black Boots, but also allocate 40% of revenue to immigrant organizations. This approach allows us to sustain the filmmaking process and contribute to positive social change.
Why not opt for a mainstream film release? Why choose this campaign instead?
Mainstream studios operate under a profit-driven model, often restricting filmmakers to safe, formulaic storytelling. Our decision to launch through this campaign stems from a desire to break free from these constraints to create an ecosystem which allows for making and disseminating Guerrilla films for Social Impact.

 

What is Your Economic Breakdown of who gets what from the Screening Events you conduct?
65% of Ticket Sales from Screenings is given to the Exhibitor. 35% goes to the organizer of the Screening Event. We do not take anything, our goal with Screenings is to Spread the story and build more and more Partners who can come behind the film to spread it in the world.

 

Explain to us How are you a Not for Profit Organisation? How is this campaign a Not for profit campaign?
Our organization operates on a not-for-profit principle, as outlined in the allocation of funds detailed earlier, majority of the revenue generated goes to the marketing, and individuals and organizations involved in the campaign. We do not derive monetary benefits from the film itself. Our sole objective is to maximize viewership and promote our cause. Additionally, the last remaining funds go towards our next guerrilla film - BLACK BOOTS.  
Can I invest in your future projects?
Yes, absolutely! Please email us at akr@playstudios.world for further information on investment opportunities in our future projects. 
How long will this campaign last?
This campaign will last until it achieves its goals and objectives.
Are my Rewards transferable?
No
Who are these tickets bought for? How can I track that they received the film to watch?
Our goal is to reach college and university students worldwide with the film. Our team ensures that the film either reaches everyone through the email addresses provided by the purchaser OR we send it directly to students in different Universities. We will be providing a list of people receiving the film on our website. Additionally, purchasers will have the ability to reach out to University POC to ensure that the film was sent to the students. 

WHO IS ON TEAM UNFREEDOM?

Our heartfelt thanks go to the experienced and dedicated cast and crew of UNFREEDOM, whose relentless effort and sacrifices made this film a reality. Braving the harsh Montana winters, they captured the essence of Butte’s community, proving what can be achieved with local talent and determination.
 
Raj Amit Kumar
Director
Hari Nair

 

Atanu Mukherjee

 

Damon Taylor
Jesse Kotansky
Wayne Sharpe

 

Resul Pookutty

 

Deepa Bajaj
Roli Chaturvedi

 

Ruchi Bhimani

 

Aftab Asghar

 

Dhananjay

 

Screenings

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May-June 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
29-May to 04-June NY AMC Empire 25
29-May to 04-June LA Laemmle's NoHo 7
08-May Mumbai Film Fest, IIT Bombay
10-May Mumbai The Hive
30-May Mumbai The Hive
31-May Mumbai The Hive
June 2015
05-June to 11-June Fremont, CA Cine Grand Fremont 7
05-June to 11-June Cupertino (San Jose), CA Bluelight 3
05-June to 11-June Cambridge (Boston), MA Apple Cinema Fresh Pond Mall 10
05-June to 11-June Houston, TX Premiere Rennaissance
05-June to 11-June Burleson (Forth Worth), TX Premiere Burleson
05-June to 11-June Hollywood, FL Flippers Cinema
5-June to 11-June Atlanta, GA Plaza Theater
05-June to 11-June Ann Arbor, MI Goodrich Quality 16
05-June to 11-June Batavia (Chicago), IL Goodrich Randall 15
23-June Washington, DC Bloombars
13-June Mumbai The Hive
14-June Jamshedpur The Celluloid Chapter
16-June Jamshedpur The Celluloid Chapter
20-June Pune The Raju Sutar's Studio
22-June Delhi Naz Foundation
22-June Bengaluru Alternative Law Forum
23-June Bengaluru One Shanti Road
July 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
04-July Pune Sujata Dharap's Art House
10-July Pune FTII Pune
27-July Bhopal ANSH Happiness Society
August 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
06-August Delhi Kunzum Cafe
10-August Pune Aarti Kirloskar's Art Gallery
14-August Delhi Centre For Civil Society
19-August Delhi Anti-Social (Event-1)
19-August Delhi Anti-Social (Event-2)
22-August Bengaluru Kynkyny Art Gallery
28-August Delhi Nirantar
29-August Kolkata Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts
30-August Bengaluru Atta Galatta
September 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
05-September Delhi Wonderwall (Event-1)
05-September Delhi Wonderwall (Event-2)
11-September Bengaluru Azim Premji University
13-September Gurgaon Sandy Bar & Kitchen
19-September Delhi Baoli Tarehd
19-September Mumbai The Jeff Goldberg Studio
24-September Trivandrum Soorya India
October 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
04-October Bengaluru Bflat Bar
05-October Delhi The Attic
16-October Delhi Studio Safdar
17-October Bengaluru Urban Solace
17-October Ahmedabad Conflictorium
17-October Gurgaon Chill Box
22-October Bengaluru The Humming Tree
30-October Bengaluru Yours Truly
30-October Mumbai Studio 62
November 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
5-November Mumbai The Pantry
6-November Delhi Ambedkar University
10-November Kolkata Prantakatha
29-November Pondicherry La Marina
December 2015
DATE CITY VENUE
6-December Delhi Coworking
11-December Mumbai Humaramovie
18-December Bengaluru The Open Film School
18-December Goa Carpe Diem
21-December Guwahati ANP+
22-December Kalimpong - West Bengal Cafe Refuel
26-December Bengaluru Queer Campus
30-December Trivandrum Gramachitra Film Society
January 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
3-January Bengaluru Suchitra Film Society
3-January Kolkata Sappho for Equality
3-January Calicut MBL Media School
17-January Kolkata Eye Art Collection
18-January Auroville MMC Auditorium
20-January Thrissur Kodungallur Film Society
23-January Byndur-Udupi Chitra Samaj Film Society
24-January Coimbatore Cinema Club of Coimbatore
29-January Delhi Miranda House
31-January Trivandrum Film Lovers Cultural Association
February 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
8-February Kottayam Department of Students Union - MG University
10-February Nagpur Sarathi Trust
11-February Delhi Gandhi Peace Foundation
13-February Chhak-Orrisa Fellowship
14-February Dharwad Chitra Film Society
14-February Delhi Kinky Collective
15-February Pondicherry Agora Discussion Forum
16-February Delhi St. Stephens College
20-February Madurai Office Screening
20-February Bengaluru Workbench Projects
21-February Bengaluru IMI Film Club
25-February Calicut Calicut University
27-February Mumbai FortySix & Two Studio
27-February Delhi Residence Screening
March 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
3-March Vishakapatnam Vizag Film Society
6-March Silchar NIT Silchar
9-March Delhi NIFT
10-March Goa The Space
12-March Pondicherry Sahodaran
12-March Hyderabad Dramonan
13-March Uduppi Chitra Samaj
15-March Thrissur Shri Kerala Varma College
21-March Delhi 18+Confession
21-March Bengaluru Christ University
26-March Hyderabad Glitters Film Academy
27-March Mysore Mysore Film Society
29-March Madurai LENS
30-March Trivandrum Gramam Film Society
31-March Trivandrum Centre for Development Studies
April 2016
DATE CITY VENUE
1-April Calicut NIT Calicut
2-April Mohali IISER
3-April Ernakulam Saju Mannathur
3-April Delhi Outsiders Cafe
4-April Bengaluru Strawberry fields-NLSIU
5-April Bengaluru BHIVE
9-April Mumbai LITMUS
12-April Angamaly-Ernakulam Plan B Infotainments
22-April Mumbai The Glitch

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