What: There are two civilizations in this world: The world of the Modern Man and The continuing legacy of the Ancient tribes. Through the eyes of different tribes and western cultures from around the world, we capture the experience of the commonality of the human journey. The context of ceremonies and day-to-day lives display that some may differ dramatically but the spirit of the human journey remains constant. The themes of love, family, cultures and all human connections embody humanity and the oneness of all tribes and cultures in all of us...
How: Our Camera crews captured the day-to-day living and voices of the people of this planet, we hear their stories and learn of their journeys taking an in depth look at the insights of the people and why it is time for a Human Reset.
Why: Tahi, focuses our attention back to our ancient roots, back to a simpler life. Shifting our concerns from the illusive importance of our daily routines to what is real, that bond of all mankind. We are not so different from one another despite our cultural norms, and through the universal path of this human journey, Tahi, reminds us we are indeed One.
Africa - Namibia -Himba Tribe
The Himba ethnic group, who have kept their ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland, live a unique lifestyle.
Normally, men dominate the day to day activities of a village, but in the Himba tribe women assume this role. This story as seen through the eyes of the eldest daughter and the first wife of the Himba Chief, follows them through a child wedding and tribal ceremonies. Ancient rituals and magic are common among this tribe, and when an illness arises in the village, ritualistic unified dancing and singing lasting five days and nights is performed to cast the illness from the person.
The Holy fire, or sacred fire, continuously burns inside the first wife's home and guards the village with ultimate protection.
The Himba tribe always consists of one leader considered the chief of the village. He has six wives, whom surprisingly get along with each other. They share each others children and homes except for the Chief's first wife. She is granted prime position in the tribe and always resides with the Chief in the first home, or master home, built for the tribe. The sharing of children, the Chief and the land, is the experience of life within this tribe. They embrace the oneness in all of us.
Vanuatu -Tannese
Vanuatu means celebration for every cycle of life. From birthing rituals, womanhood and manhood rites, bridal offerings, marriage ceremonies, seasonal harvests to wild horse races, the Tanna people of
Vanuatu weave Toka (Ceremony) into every aspect of life. Vibrant colors adorn the faces of men and women while dances and song are practiced and performed with great precision and passion. Ceremonies often last for days, with the proceedings continue throughout the night. Gifts of pigs, cattle, kava and yams are signs of generosity and one village will attempt to outdo another. During the Toka, the grandest of all ceremonies, the spirit of love pervades the community. Chosen men and women will sprinkle special water, blessed by the spirits, on the large crowds around the Nakemel, or village gathering, and produce an undeniable passion amongst the people
Connection, community, respect for the earth and spirit in all its numerous forms embody the highest of values for the people of Tanna. The medicine man, tree spirit man, rain man, sun man, and wind man are all respected and considered leaders amongst their villages. In the most traditional villages, grass skirts and nambas or penis wraps, are the only clothing worn.
Nepalese -Gatlang - The Tamang
The Nepalese (also known as Murmi) are one of several ethnic groups living in Nepal,
Living thousands of feet above sea level in villages consisting of shack-like homes high on mountain cliff sides, the Nepalese diet is simply corn, flour, goat milk, potatoes and pumpkin. In spite of a severely cold climate, scarce food and lack of nutrition they exude a happiness touching ones heart for a lifetime.
The main characters for Tahi consist of an elder couple who share an incredible human bond. Their abundant love carries them through the harsh winters and their connective consciousness of oneness embraces their human journey. A quote from the couple We share each others blood. As she dies, I will also die.
We follow this couple and their one child on an epic journey to deliver their village from hardship and build a village monastery. It begins with a long and arduous climb over the mountainous Himalayas in search of a sect of cave dwelling Monks. Here we are joined by one Monk who accepts the challenge and accompanies the family on foot to the major city of Nepal, Katmandu, to receive the blessings of the high Lama Monk. With their newly acquired wisdom and blessing the four return to the couples village to complete the mission.
India Tamil Nadu
This segment of the film was captured in the Joe Homan's Boys Town Orphanage in Tamil Nadu. It is the story of two orphaned boys who have had a troubled past, having lost their families under extreme circumstances.
Tahi, the film, explores the relationship between these two boys, Kumar and Ramu, who form an orphanage brotherhood in order to survive. We follow their return home to the remains of their family and their later return to the orphanage where the struggle continues, as they stick together through the trials and tribulations of youth.
The Joe Homan Charity helps thousands of children in South India and Thailand to escape poverty and provides care and assistance for Boys and Girls of all ages. This charity aims to help disadvantaged children avoid poverty by developing self esteem through education and vocational training, and reap the consequent opportunities to improve their lifestyle. Each year the Joe Homan Charities help over 2,000 Children enjoy a better quality of life.
Tahi also filmed the following Countries and Tribes around the world which shall also be included in the movie and the tv series:
Thailand-Hill Tribes Hmong
Asia
Tahiti
Hawaii
USA
Native Americans
England
Europe
Morocco
Marquesas Island
Fiji
Easter Island
New Zealand-Maori
Australia-Aboriginals
Ecuador-Tschilas Indians
Karina J. Duffy, Director , Producer, Camera, Editor
The early part of Karina's career began in the music industry, where she formed Vibe Records in her hometown of Manchester, England. At the early age of 16, Karina successfully managed the record label and state-of-the-art studio and worked alongside chart hitting recording artists such as KC and the Sunshine Band, Brotherhood, 808 State and K-Klass.
Karina ventured on to work for the BBC in England before moving to Los Angeles, California where she established her own company, Mindstorm Creative. Mindstorm began as a Post Production Studio but has since evolved into a film production/ film financing company. Her company helped finance many feature films such as Project Redlight, starring Christian Slater, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael Badalucco and Andy Dick. More recently, Karina directed the feature film documentary, The Healers, the film takes three characters struggling with life issues on an inspirational journey of intense healing, known as Te Oomai Reia, with the Indigenous Maori Healers of New Zealand. Karina is currently in post production on her recently directed feature film, Tahi, The Human Journey.
Karina is an established Photographer and Camera Professional with a very keen eye. She specializes in capturing the essence of a person and place, especially when it comes to Indigenous people. At the center of all her projects is the goal of raising awareness and inspiring viewers to feel with their heart. It is her life mission to be the bridge between western audiences and ancient untold stories, tribes, bringing the awareness to the Oneness that resides in us all.
Will Philp, Producer, Writer, Editor.
As a multi-faceted creative professional Will Philp balances his love for art and passion for quality entertainment by constantly honing skills in the fields of audio and visual media. Beginning his passion for media at an early age, Will quickly took up the camera and learned production skills by creating live broadcast news shows in High School and interning at production studios on set for popular television shows such as Alley McBeal and Boston Public. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Cinema from San Francisco State University he went on to work as a live sound engineer for some of California’s premier events and establishments, including award shows for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Grammy’s and ASCAP. Now in the midst of his career in media and entertainment, he has directed and produced short films and music videos, served a number of independent films as well as assisted on commercial productions for SONY and HBO. In addition to over a decade of production experience, Will is a talented graphic artist and print designer making him an essential element to any production.
With the movement and progression of conscious art at the core of his ambition, he has continued to expand as an artist and visionary in an effort to bring community and collective awareness to audiences world-wide. Will has teamed up with Karina Duffy as her main Producing Partner in Tahi-The Human Journey in an effort to bring community and collective awareness to audiences world-wide.
J. David Prusmack, Producer, Camera. Editor.
As a skilled camera professional, David has worked on many productions in the field in various forms of positions within the film Industry. Originally trained in the study of Art and design in Houston, Texas, Davids love for the creative world lead him onto training as an Editor and Camera professional in Los Angeles, California.
Davids passion for Camera, transitioned him naturally onto producing shorts and music videos for Mindstorm Productions. Working alongside Karina Duffy, David has been her producing partner and right hand man in the field, shooting and producing on location in different countries around the world for the production of Tahi-The Human Journey. David is the main editor and technical advisor for Tahi on Post Production which includes editing through 500 hours of footage. music, imagery and stories from around the world.
Bjorn Ahman, Producer, Editor, Camera
Bjorn, works as a full-time Drama Director, Screen Writer, DP, Producer and Actor for many independent films and documentaries throughout New Zealand. Bjorn has worked in the position of DP and Camera for Mindstorm Productions on the project Tahi alongside Karina Duffy for many years as part of her production team.
Bjorns fascination with the film-world sparked at the early age of 12. Once given his first cam-corder he set out to fulfill his creative ambitions which gave rise to many short films. This in term lead to his acceptance into South Seas Film And Television School one of New Zealand's highest ranked film schools. Bjorns main passion formed in drama directing and screen writing. He now currently is working towards finishing his feature film "Between Sky and Space" a unique film, that explores the concept of people living inside their minds instead of the reality that surrounds us.
Bjorn owns an independent production company called OnAMuffen Productions featured in New Zealand which specializes in short films and documentaries. After his experience working as a Online Producer with TVNZ the leading major TV station in New Zealand this lead him onto being the role of Producer and main editor for Tahi-The Human Journey.
Amber Lennon, Writer and Producer
After finishing her studies in English and Microbiology at UCSB, Amber began writing for regional major publications in Southern California. She is regularly chosen to Write and Produce feature articles concerning the environment, organic agriculture, the arts and spirituality, reflecting her interest in promotiing humanity's connection to the earth and to each other.
Being part Native American, Amber wes deeply impacted by her childhood experiences in Native American culture and ceremony. She has since looked for ways to integrate the rich heritage of the Indigenous communities with the development of the modern world. Her work on Tahi allows her to explore these fundamental questions that could unlock the possibilities to a sustainable and meaningful future for everyone.
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A ndreea Petruse, Writer
Andreea was born and lived her childhood in Romania, and spent a lot of her life traveling, in pursuit of deeper self-awareness, and expansion of perception. She has a background in Cultural Anthropological studies, transersonal psychology, and documentary filmmaking. She has extensive experience in working with children, as well as kids, teens, and adults with Autism and Adhd. She has also participated in developing various projects for improving health around the world. Her entire life she has felt a deep heart connection to all life around her, a strongly empathic and compassionate understanding of people and the natural world. She is honored to work as a Writer, alongside Karina Duffy for Tahi-The Human Journey film, a film which she believes, promises to bring people together through deeper understanding of the bond that exists between all members of the Human Tribe.
Adrienne McCurdy, Creative & Business Consultant
Adrienne was raised in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada where multiculturalism is in full bloom. Experiencing the highlights and pitfalls of merging cultures led her to study the psychology of cross-culturalism, group dynamics and attitude change. Since then, Adrienne has worked, volunteered and travelled in over 20 countries learning what makes a system exist in balance. Her present focus is utilizing media to create large-scale movements of connection, love and hope.
Adriennes positive attitude and ability to juggle many roles was honed while simultaneously managing a high-end renovations firm and earning her B.A. in Psychology. She is passionate about applying psychology, communication and change management to shift peoples approach to the environment. Prior to joining Tahi, Adrienne worked for EC3 Global, an environmental consulting firm in Brisbane, Australia. She presently resides in Hawaii where she is focusing on art projects, writing and building sustainable communities.
Michelle McGregor Co-Producer/Coordinator
An established documentary director/producer Michelle McGregor grew up in Dunedin New Zealand and attended Otago University. Realizing she was much more inclined towards films practicalities than its historical or theoretical side, she attended the South Seas Film and Television School in Auckland in 2001. Her Latest award winning film- The Return Home, documents the late legendary Maori Poet, Hone Tuwhare, as he journey back to his homelands of New Zealand. The film became a huge hit amongst audiences in New Zealand.
Michelle, a life long friend and Co-Producer/Coordinator, Co-Produced the international segments in countries such as Fiji, Tahiti, Marquesas Islands and New Zealand with Karina. She has an incredible eye for films with an indigenous nature. Often she held down the fort and even in the most difficult situations, such as shooting in remote tribal lands. A native New Zealander, she has a strong connection and understanding of the Indigenous and her assistance was imperative in the production of Tahi.
Elyse Katz, Line Producer.
Elyse Katz is an independent Producer of features, TV series, documentaries, promotional programming, live events, and DVD content. Her career covers a broad spectrum in the film industry, including producer, production manager, line producer and researcher. As a documentary filmmaker, Ms. Katz has focused on producing issue-oriented, socially-conscious films. Her first documentary, The Last Days, was honored with the 1998 Academy Award for Feature Documentary. Produced by Steven Spielberg and the Shoah Visual History Foundation, the film captures the powerfully moving story of five Hungarian Holocaust survivors during the final days of World War II.
As a Producer, Ms. Katz' credits include the documentary film, Trudell, about the legendary life, words and music of Native American activist John Trudell. Trudell premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and garnered the prestigious Best Documentary Award at the 2005 Seattle Film Festival. She also produced the documentary films, The Fire Within, about a heterosexual couple living with AIDS and Bellyfruit, a docudrama about the realities of teen motherhood which premiered at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival in 2004. Ms. Katz also served as the post-production consultant for Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion, a film documenting Tibets struggle for independence.
Ms Katz is currently developing a documentary about Women of Vision which profiles the personal journeys of Women leaders, their ascent to power, and how they are wielding their new-found authority. Ms. Katz is passionate about environmental issues, which is reflected in two of her current projects. Redwood Summer is the true story of environmental activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney and their quest and confrontation with domestic terrorism in saving the Northern California Redwoods. Mission Green is a children's television series geared towards the 6-11 year old market which focuses on children's environmental awareness. The show follows a motley team of recyclables as they experience comic misadventures while tackling Global Green issues. Their mission is to save the environment while teaching kids the importance of taking care of our planet. Elyse works alongside Karina as line producer on Tahi, the movie.
Tricia van Klaveren, Executive Producer.
Tricia van Klaveren is a film producer and the principal of Fully Loaded Pictures. She has produced/executive produced four theatrical feature films to date: Lying, World Premiere Cannes 2006, Directors Fortnight, written and directed by M. Blash with Chloe Sevigny (Kids), Jenna Malone (Pay It Forward) and Henry Gummer, son of Meryl Streep; Edmond, World Premiere Venice 2005, screenplay by David Mamet, directed by Stuart Gordon, with William H. Macy, Julia Stiles, Mena Survari, Denise Richards, Bokeem Woodbine, Bai Ling, Rebecca Pidgeon and Joe Mantegna; The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things, World Premiere Cannes 2004, Directors Fortnight, directed by Asia Argento with Peter Fonda, Wynona Ryder, Marilyn Manson, John Robinson (Elephant), Jeremy Sisto and Michael Pitt; and Ill Sleep When Im Dead North American Premiere, Sundance 2004, directed by Mike Hodges, with Clive Owen, Jonathyn Rhys-Meyers, Malcolm McDowell and Charlotte Rampling.
Fully Loaded Pictures production slate includes: Kent State based on the shootings of four students at Kent State in 1970; As Good As Dead, a psychological thriller with Brian Cox and Melissa Leo; London Fields, based on the book by Martin Amis; Killer Inside Me, based on the book of the same title by Jim Thompson; and Everything Is Going To Be Just Fine. In development is The Gap Sequence, a sci-fi political thriller, based on the novels by award winning and best selling author, Stephen Donaldson.
Tricia van Klaveren is on the board of WomensFilmNet, a new online entertainment portal for women. She is also a founding board member of the International Emerging Talent Film Festival (IETFF), Monte Carlo, which features emerging global film talent. Prior to producing, Tricia van Klaveren was an executive with an international film sales and financing company in Los Angeles, a senior executive/board member of an entertainment technology company and an attorney in New York City. She holds a JD/MSFS from Georgetown University where she graduated with honors. Tricia recently partnered with Karina Duffy as a Consultant on Tahi, the movie.
Ruth Makuini Tai, Executive Producer, Tribal Consultant.
Ruth is from Aotearoa New Zealand and has been part of the Tahi Team since its inception. Proud of her Maori heritage she weaves the ancient wisdom of her ancestors with modern know for the benefit of humanity and all life. Her multi-dimensional approach to life leads people to describe her as an Holistic Entrepreneur, Maori Language Scholar, Edgewalker, Wisdom Keeper and Ambassador for Peace. Ruth is passionate about Earthcare, Human Potential and Sustainable Living. She recognizes that indigenous people who have retained their close connection to Nature and Cosmos, knowing themselves as Seeds of Greatness, have much to contribute to the modern world.
In 1990 Ruth left her career as a teacher trainer for the state education system and became an entrepreneur. She has grown her entrepreneurial spirit through self publishing, building construction, network marketing, workshop facilitation re whole brain and human potential and hosting spirit journeys. The facilitation and hosting experiences have led to invitations from leading international event organisers to visit their country and participate in or lead human potential or earthcare events and spirit journeys. Today she is exploring holistic entrepreneurial practices that help people move beyond "earning a living" to "living your passion". Read more at:www.arohaeducation.com
Dan Leftwich, Executive Producer
Dan is an attorney in Boulder, Colorado, and he serves as an Executive Producer for Tahi. Dan has a Bachelor's degree in journalism from The University of Texas, and earned his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1989. For nearly 20 years, his legal practice revolved around antitrust class action litigation against some of the world's largest corporations, primarily with his former law firm based in Washington, D.C. As the result of a major spiritual awakening, Dan has developed a new legal practice called Evolutionary Law, in which he promotes the transformation of laws so the rights of Nature and humanity are in balance, through education, legislation, community dialogue and litigation consulting. Dan is also a Oneness Trainer, certified by the Oneness University in India. In 2009, he started a company called MindDrive Ventures, which is involved in projects that shift communities toward unity consciousness values and sustainable living patterns.
Jason Graves, Executive Producer
Growing up on the multi-cultural islands of Hawaii Jason learned how each culture adds to the richness of a community. After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Finance at Loyola Marymount he lived in the San Francisco area working as a tax accountant and an asset manager. Through the books of Noam Chomsky, Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, he awoke to a global awareness which called him to travel through 39 countries in 4 years. Devoting his time and money to native communities along the way, he saw how giving at a local level can carry the greatest impact. Currently, Jason is working on projects that leverage his financial expertise to direct capital towards grass roots projects around the world that give local communities the means to be self sufficient and environmentally sustainable, helping humanity step to the next level of exist. He sees the world evolving towards a place where both the global population's basic needs are met and a diversity of cultures is perserved.
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A NOTE FROM THE FILMMAKER: Karina J. Duffy.
Tahi the movie was born from one pure inspirational and pondering thought that I had one day, what if we are all connected in some way, that is beyond my inner existence in the western world and beyond anything that I have ever imagined with people and cultures on the other side of the world?
What if we really all felt the same way from the woman in Africa in a tribal homeland to a man in Texas, Houston sitting on the freeway in traffic? These pondering thoughts turned into questions that became so huge that a yearning grew inside of me and would not let me rest until I had the answer. So I set out to find the answer. After selling everything I could and cashing in on all of my own personal investments, properties etc and borrowing as much money as I was able, I set off around the world for 8 solid years to make a movie entitled: TAHI-THE HUMAN JOURNEY looking for the answer.
Finally after traveling thousands upon thousands of miles from planes, trains, automobiles to donkeys and camels to rolling around in the back of a slow moving truck going 10 mph through the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal the answer to my yearning question that I received from the people of the world was YES!, we are all connected. The only differences is our technologies, cultures, beliefs and colors of skin but besides that our inner core human emotions remains the same.
My own inner journey was created within this journey of the movie as I laughed with "Mama" the main wife of 6 wives to the chief in Africa about their men and how their men are similar to our western men, yes they do snore at night and how their men honor a overweight woman, then onto to the kids, women and men in Polynesia dancing in ceremony for 5 days and nights for the power of love to then witnessing the slum dogs kids living in poverty in India, still with huge smiles on their faces, to the people of USA who shared their life stories to the country village folk of England. As I witnessed the smiles, loves, fears, hopes, survivals, communities and emotions throughout this human journey it warmed my heart forever. This journey changed my life and the crews life it has been a film worth making and a film I hope to share with everyone. It is about YOU! AS WE ARE ALL ONE AND WE ARE CONNECTED. Please help us continue editing this movie soon to be released by supporting it anyway you can so it can come to a cinema near you.
A charity that support ophans in India and Thailand by feeding and schooling,housing them until adulthood.
A charity that provides rain catchers and rain harvesting to 3rd
world villages in Africa creating clean drinking water.
A yogini Lisa Hoffman travels the world assisting all she meets and teaches them the pratice of Yoga.
A conscious message movie about the slaughtering of Dolphins for the Japanese Meat trade must be stopped please support.
For every point you get correct in this game, 10 grains of rice are donated to end the world's hunger.
New Zealand's Ambassador of Peace, Ruth Tai , educates individuals on Love, Oneness and Unity and Peace in the world through Ancient Maori wisdom.
Maori Healers from New Zealand who perform ancient healing across the world assisting a person back to their natural state of happiness and harmony. Great gifts and healing ablities to heal people on issues such as fertility, depression, emotional illnesses and other major life issues or sickness.
A Quantum Healer- Dr.Kathleen Lewis that assists healing to a person by creating a natural pathway back to one's true self.
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If you have any concerns and need support in your life, we are here to assist you and point you in the right direction. Our film Tahi, is about Oneness and it is about You! Your wellbeing affects all of humanity, we all share this life journey together.
We have many contacts in the healing world, plus know many charities and organizations that can assist you in your time of need. If you know of a village that needs water or food in a 3rd world country or if it is just you as an individual that needs the support, let's figure out a way that we can assist you or your family. Please contact us. Se