Between the Mountain and the Sky

Between the Mountain and the Sky follows Maggie Doyne’s journey from a childhood in New Jersey to a high school gap year and world travels, which led her to volunteer in India where she met eventual BlinkNow co-founder Tope Malla. When along with Malla, Doyne visited Nepal, her life was changed by meeting the children of Surkhet, and she began to pursue a compassionate vision to ensure that every child is safe, educated, and loved. As they cultivated relationships and listened to the needs of the people in this region, Doyne and Malla collaborated with the community to establish a children’s home for those without families, a school for children who cannot afford education, a women’s empowerment center, and a host of other programs that together create a model for comprehensive and sustainable community development.

Director Jeremy Power Regimbal holds a very close personal connection to the subjects of the documentary – he and Doyne eventually married. “I found myself on an intensely emotional journey, one that transcended the boundaries of filmmaking, and intertwined with my personal life in unexpected ways. Falling in love with Maggie and becoming part of the big, beautiful Kopila family added layers of depth and emotion to the already-profound experience of crafting this film.”

According to Doyne, “For the past 8 years, Jeremy has worked to capture the story of our family through his lens. I’m so grateful and honored that this documentary will make its way into the world and hopefully inspire healing and love for our human family, our children, and our planet.”
Awards:

• Winner: Audience Choice Award, Mountainfilm, Telluride, Colorado
• Winner: Student Choice Award, Mountainfilm, Telluride, Colorado
• Winner: Best Documentary, Dublin Independent Film Festival, Dublin, Ireland

What People Are Saying:

“I felt so inspired after watching the movie and hearing Maggie and Jeremy talk. I feel hopeful for the world with their message of love and empowerment that was conveyed through the movie.” – Karen, Ohio

“Absolutely stunned. I’ve been following Maggie for more than 10 years and I was still blown away by the beauty of Jeremy’s storytelling. This film captures the essence and spirit of the children’s home in such a special way, bringing the audience into the love that has been built within this family.” – Whitney, California

“Inspired. Affirmed that once again, with love and devotion, we can do hard and amazing things. And inspired that we all have our part in helping to making the world a better place and it’s always better to center others.” – Misty, California

“hopeful and heartbreaking” – Yahoo Entertainment

“an intimate documentary spanning nearly two decades, traversing the landscapes of Nepal, the Netherlands, America, and Canada.” Telluride Inside

“a hopeful tale worth your time.” – unseen films