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A crowdfunding campaign for an epic film set in the ancient world, featuring a historically accurate rendition of the life of 'SAINT NINO: Equal of the Apostles and Enlightener of Georgia'.
For the very first time in eighteen centuries the captivating story of Saint Nino will be told on film.
Saint Nino's breathtaking journey begins in Jerusalem, through Roman Empire, Armenia and finally Georgia.
With the strong will, faith and determination, young Nino challenges the darkness of pagan tyranny and brings the light of Christianity to the ancient kingdom of Iberia (present-day Georgia).
Who is Saint Nino?
Saint Nino was a young girl from Cappadocia who received a blessing from the Mother of God.
Georgia was one of the very first countries to accept Christianity and make it their state religion. It was a woman -- Nino -- who was the primary instrument in bringing Christianity to Georgia.
Nino continued her evangelistic ministry among the Georgians until her death in 335. As the chosen one, Nino had to evade her enemies and face great dangers and hardship.
The film is a monumental epic that seeks to faithfully recreate this chapter in religious history through meticulous casting, soundtrack, and stunning CGI.
Opening scene of the film 'NINO'
Who Should See This Film?
Fans of the following film genres:
* Historical drama + action/adventure
* Epic films on the lives of historic religious figures
* Films with a strong storyline of spiritual warfare vs. demonic forces
* Educational films
* Fans of The Passion of the Christ
* Historical drama + action/adventure
* Epic films on the lives of historic religious figures
* Films with a strong storyline of spiritual warfare vs. demonic forces
* Educational films
* Fans of The Passion of the Christ
Why Crowdfunding?
The production and marketing budget for Passion of the Christ totaled $60 million.
By supporting this campaign, you will help produce an epic film that tells the inspiring story of Nino's destiny as the chosen one to win the Kingdom of Iberia for Christ.
DIRECTOR
After graduating from the Academy of Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia in 1991, Gia presented his graduation animated film 'Brighter Than The Sun' at the MGM Celebration Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the past years, Gia has created various pieces of art in different media forms. After nine years of working as Senior Designer for USA Today, Gia decided to leave the company and established his own production company, 'Artmangia Pictures.' In 2007 his new animated film 'Hope' was shown at the Cannes 'Short Corner' Film Festival and specially selected by Mini Movie International Channel, as well as winning best animation at St. Andrew's Cross Film Festival and an Audience Award for best animation at DCiff Film Festival. Gia Kereselidze has lived in the U.S. for more than 24 years, and worked on the script for more than 2 years. Two thousand and six hundred storyboard sketches illustrating the life of Saint Nino were the material of the animation turned into the epic film he is currently directing.
After graduating from the Academy of Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia in 1991, Gia presented his graduation animated film 'Brighter Than The Sun' at the MGM Celebration Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the past years, Gia has created various pieces of art in different media forms. After nine years of working as Senior Designer for USA Today, Gia decided to leave the company and established his own production company, 'Artmangia Pictures.' In 2007 his new animated film 'Hope' was shown at the Cannes 'Short Corner' Film Festival and specially selected by Mini Movie International Channel, as well as winning best animation at St. Andrew's Cross Film Festival and an Audience Award for best animation at DCiff Film Festival. Gia Kereselidze has lived in the U.S. for more than 24 years, and worked on the script for more than 2 years. Two thousand and six hundred storyboard sketches illustrating the life of Saint Nino were the material of the animation turned into the epic film he is currently directing.
ACTRESS
Nitsa was selected out of more than 4,000 girls for the role of Saint Nino. Director Gia Kereselidze spent two years looking for the actress who would play the title role. Eyes and facial appearance were the main criteria during the selection that finally came down to Nitsa Kapanadze. Along with the responsibility, acting in the film is associated with fear and certain sacrifice for her. She refused a modeling career to take part in order to take part in the shooting. Nitsa has been described as an actress with 'a gift from heaven.'
Nitsa was selected out of more than 4,000 girls for the role of Saint Nino. Director Gia Kereselidze spent two years looking for the actress who would play the title role. Eyes and facial appearance were the main criteria during the selection that finally came down to Nitsa Kapanadze. Along with the responsibility, acting in the film is associated with fear and certain sacrifice for her. She refused a modeling career to take part in order to take part in the shooting. Nitsa has been described as an actress with 'a gift from heaven.'
COMPOSER
Eduard Nikolaevich Artemyev PAR is a Russian composer of electronic music and film scores. Outside of Russia he is mostly known for his soundtracks for films such as 'Solaris', 'Siberiade', 'Stalker' and 'Burnt by the Sun'. Eduard Artemyev 's composition 'Campaign or Death of the hero' (Siberiade theme) has been used at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi, and his music theme from 'At Home Among Strangers' has been used at the closing ceremony. His film scores and his music received numerous accolades as well as three Nika Awards.
Eduard Nikolaevich Artemyev PAR is a Russian composer of electronic music and film scores. Outside of Russia he is mostly known for his soundtracks for films such as 'Solaris', 'Siberiade', 'Stalker' and 'Burnt by the Sun'. Eduard Artemyev 's composition 'Campaign or Death of the hero' (Siberiade theme) has been used at the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Sochi, and his music theme from 'At Home Among Strangers' has been used at the closing ceremony. His film scores and his music received numerous accolades as well as three Nika Awards.
800 Actors Selected
Production Images
Full Feature Film Storyboards Created
Receiving Patriach's Blessing
Gia Kereselidze receiving the Patriarch of Georgia's blessing before making this film. The Patriach's words were that the project would be an ingenious film, one that is 'very special and unique.'
Thank You
Thank you for considering to help out with our project's crowdfunding campaign!
With your Support, we will make history by turning this film into a reality!
Please share this page with your friends and network as well :)
From all of us involved in the Saint Nino film's production: God Bless You.
Website: www.stninofilm.com
For investment, partnership and larger donations: please email - artmangia@gmail.com
With your Support, we will make history by turning this film into a reality!
Please share this page with your friends and network as well :)
From all of us involved in the Saint Nino film's production: God Bless You.
Website: www.stninofilm.com
For investment, partnership and larger donations: please email - artmangia@gmail.com