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Help Bring This Sacred Story to the World
“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” – Amy Carmichael
At its heart, AMMAI – The Mystic Knightess is not just a film—it’s a calling. A divine invitation to bring Amy Carmichael’s story to the world, not merely as a historical figure, but as a timeless voice of love, courage, and spiritual service.
Your support will help us complete this once-in-a-generation cinematic journey. Together, we can share a story that crosses cultures, heals wounds, and rekindles hope. Through your partnership, we can preserve and honor a legacy that still breathes in the lives touched by Ammai’s mission.
Why Your Support Matters
A Landmark Production
From Tamil Nadu’s lush monsoon valleys to the quaint churches of Belfast, the film will authentically recreate the early 20th century. Using period-accurate costumes, archival design, and immersive storytelling*, we will bring Amy’s world to life with grace and grit.
Global Vision & Outreach
We aim to distribute the film to faith-based communities, humanitarian forums, educational institutions, and global film festivals. We will ensure subtitled and dubbed versions across major languages to make the story accessible to all.
Legacy Giving
A portion of the film’s proceeds and all direct donations under the legacy initiative will go to the Dohnavur Fellowship—supporting children’s education, spiritual nourishment, and social welfare programs, just as Amy envisioned.
📊 Budget Overview – ₹20 Crore INR (Approx. $2.4 Million USD)
| Category | Amount (INR) | Amount (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casting (Lead + Ensemble) | ₹6 Cr | ~$720,000 | A-list actors and powerful ensemble cast, including international performers, dialect coaching, casting directors |
| Production Design & Cinematography | ₹4 Cr | ~$480,000 | Authentic sets, period details, custom props, cinematic lighting, camera & lens setups (ARRI/RED) |
| Music & Sound (Tamil & Irish Fusion) | ₹1.5 Cr | ~$180,000 | Original score (Irish-Tamil fusion), live orchestration, Foley, sound mixing (5.1 Dolby Atmos) |
| Post-Production (Edit + VFX) | ₹2.5 Cr | ~$300,000 | World-class editing, poetic VFX for spiritual scenes, color grading, historical photo animation |
| Distribution & Global Marketing | ₹2 Cr | ~$240,000 | Teasers, trailers, festival entries, web & TV ads, subtitling in 10+ languages, premiere events |
| Behind-the-Scenes Docu-Series | ₹0.8 Cr | ~$96,000 | Interviews with Dohnavur elders, cast & crew journals, spiritual themes documentary |
| Dohnavur Fellowship Contribution | ₹1.5 Cr | ~$180,000 | Direct funding for education, heritage preservation, orphanage support, and women’s training programs |
| Legal, Permissions, Contingency | ₹1.7 Cr | ~$204,000 | Rights, international filming licenses, insurance, travel, unforeseen expenses |
Total Budget: ₹20 Crore INR / ~$2.4 Million USD