At 23000 feet
What does it take to reach the top of the world? After creating the first world record for the fastest climb on Black Peak Mountain, an altitude of 6387 meters in 6 days, Kovid Mittal is all set to climb a 23000 feet mountain, his last chapter before he climbs Mount Everest, but will he be able to climb this 23000 feet monster despite his little to no experience?
Interview with Director/Actor Kovid Mittal
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
This is the world's first documentary film on the quest to Everest. It's a 4 part franchise that will help everyone to know what it takes to climb mountains. Kovid Mittal's journey is not only about just summiting mountains, it's about failure and hopes & dreams, it's about battling his very own evil within and conquering the mindset to be the best version of a human being.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
It is a film that will motivate you to be the best version of yourself. It will make you realise it's never too late to start anything in life. It will make you believe in yourself even if you feel defeated. It's about rising from ashes.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
Personally, it's all about fighting your own self and self-assuring that nothing in life is impossible, and universally, this is the first film ever to use more than 20 go pro cameras in one go.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?
The script was initially made to scale directly the Mount Everest but due to lack of funds, we made it into 4 film sequels starting from the 6000-meter peak first sequel, the second and third sequels above 7000 meters and final will be the Mount Everest's highest peak in the world next year.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
Three best film awards. People are loving the film. It's about uniting the human race under one roof: everything is possible.
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
It has motivated us to do even better in terms of filmmaking
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
Distributors to help us get our film onto the leading platforms like Netflix, as it deserves the world to see this.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
Distributors, buyers, sales agents, and journalists.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
Worldwide theatrical reception is what this film deserves I promise if you watch this once you would believe what I mean, or else I shall leave filmmaking. It will surely motivate you as an individual.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
Even with no experience it's never too late to learn, there is no age to start anything and conquer.
What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?
The final sequel to Everest is in process, Kovid Mittal has directed more than 100 commercials and is considered Asia's most good-looking model turned actor. He has three films in Hindi in process.
Interview: July 2023
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At 23000 feet
What does it take to reach the top of the world? A question everyone once in their life always thinks After creating the first world record for the fastest climb on Black Peak Mountain which is at an altitude of 6387 meters in 6 days, Kovid Mittal is all set to climb a 23000 feet mountain, his last chapter before he climbs Mount Everest, but will he be able to climb this 23000 feet monster despite his little to no experience? A Journey of a young boy battling his own emotions and demons in the hope that one day he shall climb Mount Everest.
Length: 1:30:00
Director: Kovid Mittal
Producer: Sanjeev Kumar
Writer: Kovid Mittal
About the writer, director and producer:
KOVID MITTAL directed more than 35 short films, 4 documentaries and 125 TV commercials. He is a well-known director from Asia. He is a supermodel turned actor with a mechanical engineer passion for award-winning film director.
KM Media & Productions is Asia's leading advertisement company founded by Kovid Mittal and Sanjeev Kumar.
Key cast: Kovid Mittal
Looking for: distributor, buyer
Facebook: Kovid Mittal
Twitter: @KovidMittal
Instagram: @kovid_mittal
Hashtags used: #at23000feet #kovidmittal #questtoeverest
Made in association with: KM Media & Productions
Funders: Self
Where can I watch it next and in the coming month?
MDFF/Melbourne