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The Art of Visual Storytelling

Award-winning documentary filmmaking, expedition cinematography, and high-altitude fieldwork from the Himalayas to global frontiers.

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Stories that endure. Frames that matter.

The Clikman Distinction

We do not simply frame the world. We are shaped by it.

Our field presence is not an imposition but an inheritance—built on local knowledge, long-standing relationships, and an intimate understanding of terrain and tradition. Every project is a collaboration: between science and art, between global perspective and local truth, between the urgency of now and the permanence of the moving image.

01 // CINEMATOGRAPHY 8000M+ SUMMIT

Expedition & Documentary Cinematography

Where altitude meets artistry. Our camera operators travel beyond the death zone, filming in sub-zero alpine conditions with customized lightweight thermal rigging and broadcast-ready cinema cameras.

Altitude Rating8,848m Certified
Primary Rig8,848m Certified Primary Rig
Crew ProfileSherpa Mountaineer Operators
Permit ScopeNepal & Karakoram Alpine
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02 // RESEARCH & IMPACT UN & WWF PARTNERS

Science, Culture & Human Stories

Rigorous research rendered with deep cinematic sensitivity. We embed with scientific missions, indigenous communities, and cultural guardians to translate complex research into emotionally resonant films.

MethodologyEthnographic Embedding
TranslationSimultaneous Field Audio
Client RosterADB, WWF, WFP
Ethics ProtocolFPIC Certified Fieldwork
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03 // AERIAL SYSTEMS 4K / 8K RAW AERIAL

Drone, Gear & Local Production Logistics

Full-spectrum aerial and production infrastructure rooted in Himalayan terrain knowledge. We handle complex thin-air drone aerodynamics, official flight clearances, generator pack transport, and basecamp support.

DronesDJI mavic 3 pro cine | DJI mavic 4 pro
Ceiling Max8848m ASL Envelope
ClearancesCivil Aviation Liaisons
Power MatrixGenerator/Inverter banks
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04 // GLOBAL NETWORKS TURNKEY FIXING

International Co-Productions & Research Media

Seamless cross-border production execution. We operate as the local branch for foreign networks and streamers, providing equipment rentals, ATA Carnet handling, bilingual location fixers, and post-production proxy delivery.

Carnet ClearanceCustoms Fast-track Handling
Data PipelineSandisk SSD
Satellite UplinkMobile internet field units
Bilingual StaffEnglish / German / Tibetan / Nepali
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05 // CONSERVATION GLOBAL FIELD UNITS

Environmental & Conservation Storytelling

Documenting fragile biomes, melting glaciers, and endangered wildlife habitats. Our low-impact field teams operate under strict leave-no-trace protocols, utilizing long-range telephoto glass and non-intrusive sound capture.

Telephoto GlassUp to 500mm Cannon Primes
EquipmentLeica M11, Hasselblad X2D, Canon C70 , Cannon Mark 2
Biome FocusEnvironment/Wildlife
Audio CaptureWireless Sanheiser , Country man mic, Lavalier mic
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06 // BRAND & OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL MASTERING

Adventure, Outdoor & Commercial Films

From technical rock faces to fast-moving backcountry athletes. We create high-octane commercial content for global outdoor brands, capturing raw human grit with natural lighting and grading.

Gimbal & CableRonin 4D 8K / Cable Cam Rigs
High Frame RateUp to 240 FPS High-Speed
Color SpaceCannon HEX #CC0000, Cannon C70 4k resolution 120fps.
Delivery.MXS, .MP4, .MOV
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"In extreme altitudes, refined craft and wilderness survival are one and the same. We tell the stories of the world's most vulnerable peaks."

Samir Jung Thapa

Founder, Director of Photography (DOP) & Filmmaker

Samir Jung Thapa Sweta Thapa Eric Schneider Field Cinematography Director of Photography

Bring us the story, we will find the frame.

Whether you are planning a high-altitude mountain expedition, environmental research documentary, or need official drone filming permits in Nepal, our team in Kathmandu is ready to collaborate.