Zarrak Baloch is the founder of Gulre and as Director and Editor, will oversee the documentary’s visual storytelling and narrative direction. An impact filmmaker with a Baloch heritage, Zarrak has directed and produced over 30 documentaries across Central and South Asia, focusing on underrepresented communities. His international training and work on films screened at prestigious festivals like Locarno and Seoul equip him with the technical expertise and global perspective needed to create a compelling narrative that resonates with diverse audiences.

Bali Lee, as co-Producer, will spearhead fundraising efforts and the integration of scientific research with indigenous knowledge. Her diverse background, including a PhD in Neuroscience, experience as a VC-backed startup founder, and quick ascension in a climate-focused non-profit, uniquely qualifies her for this multifaceted role. 

Laila Kiran, as Co-Producer and Co-Director, will lead the documentary on glacier grafting, merging indigenous wisdom with scientific insights. A pioneering female filmmaker from Gilgit-Baltistan, Laila’s award-winning works include the docu-series “Voices of Women Against All Odds” and a UNDP International Mountains Day Film Festival winner. Her indigenous heritage, deep-rooted connection to the region’s ecology and traditional practices, combined with her filmmaking expertise, uniquely positions her to authentically capture and communicate the story of glacier grafting.

Luke Jarmey will be DoP and Photographer for this project. Based in Chamonix, France he has over a decade of experience working at the forfront of high end mountain sports filmmaking and photography for major brands such as The North Face, Red Bull, Arc’teryx and Monster Energy.

Qasim Akbar, as Writer and Researcher, will play a crucial role in documenting the cultural and historical context of glacier grafting. Qasim’s extensive work with communities in Gilgit-Baltistan through collaborations with the UN & AKF will be instrumental in uncovering the indigenous history and oral traditions that have preserved this practice for generations.