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The People closest to heaven(2026)
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Summary
A short documentary focusing on how British-Nepali Youth embrace and reclaim their heritage through their prospective creative industries.
Credits
Director - Swek Chamling Rai
Producer - Ellie Taylor-Mills
Director of Photography - Kate Blandford
Camera Assistant - Kai Joyce
Data Wrangler - Kai Joyce
Sound Recordist - Mya Momi-Francis
Gaffer - David Moga
Sparks - David Zrolko And Brandon Thirkettle
Art Director - Swek Chamling Rai
Art Assistant - Sharmila Rai
Animator - Luke Purnell
Editor - Kai Joyce
Trailer Editor - Reece Myers
Colourist - Liam Flatt
Graphics - Kai Joyce
Translators - Sharmila Rai and Karna Rai
Sound Designers - Kauai Sziraki
Mix and Master Engineer - Struan Robertson
Composers - Issac Banks and Struan Robertson
Starring - Ksahng DolmaBhutia, Bunu Alvarez, Swek Chamling Rai and Tsering Dolkar Lama
About Swek Chamling Rai
Sewk is a 21-year-old Nepali British writer, director and production designer. Recently graduating from Ravensbourne University with a BA in Digital Film Production, 'The People Closest to Heaven' marks their directorial debut. Previously they have worked with Ellie Taylor Mills on several projects, including a music video for indie-rap artist QUVN, which has garnered nominations at the London Music Video Festival and 01 NFT Digital Arts Film Festival.
