A completely unnecessary cinematic production company.
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A film byBathokosero Films
In association withQuestionable Decisions
Produced byPeople Who Had Too Much Time
Shot on locationSomewhere in Nepal
Running timeUndetermined
ComingEventually
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SC.03 — INT. A MEETING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN EMAIL — DAY
There was a choice.
LATO
BATHO
We chose poorly.
SC.04 — INT. STUDIO — DAY
We make things move.
REC00:00:00:0035MM · T2.0BATT ▮▮▯
PRODUCTION NOTEShot on location. The location was unaware.
Stories nobody asked for.
Because apparently someone has to sell something.
Three minutes of cinematic suffering.
Making things exist that absolutely did not exist.
Making everything slightly more dramatic.
We’ll figure it out in post.
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SC.05 — EXT. THE ARCHIVE — DUSK
Cinematic Evidence
01 / 05 — SELECTED WORKS, ALL OF THEM
FR. 0001
A man climbs a mountain to prove a point. Nobody remembers the point. The mountain does not care. Shot over forty-one days, thirty-eight of which were spent waiting for the sun to look more serious.
Batho
A Man. A Mission. A Terrible Decision.
Year
2026
Genre
Unnecessary Drama
Runtime
Probably Too Long
Director
Bathokosero
Cinematography
Whoever Held the Camera
Status
Somehow Finished
FR. 0002
Before Batho, there was Kosero. Before Kosero, there was a chair. This is the story of the chair. It is ninety minutes long. The chair does not move.
Kosero
The Origin Story Nobody Requested.
Year
2025
Genre
Prequel (Unrequested)
Runtime
3h 12m, Excl. Intermission
Director
Also Bathokosero
Cinematography
A Tripod, Mostly
Status
In Post Since 2025
FR. 0003
An investigative documentary into the road not taken. Our crew reached the road. The road was closed. We filmed the sign for four hours. The sign gives a remarkable performance.
Lato: The Alternative
A documentary about a decision that could have gone differently.
Year
—
Genre
Speculative Documentary
Runtime
Not Applicable
Director
Unavailable
Cinematography
Hypothetically, Someone
Status
Not an Option
FR. 0004
The epic conclusion to a saga that has not begun. Every thread resolved. None of them introduced. Post-credits scene runs longer than the film.
Bathokosero: Endgame
There was never a beginning.
Year
TBA
Genre
Franchise Finale
Runtime
Two Parts, Minimum
Director
Bathokosero, Returning
Cinematography
The Sun, Uncredited
Status
Announced Prematurely
FR. 0005
One frame. 1/24th of a second. Eighteen months in the edit. Something happens in it. The projectionist saw it. The projectionist will not discuss it.
The Last Frame
Nobody knows what happened.
Year
????
Genre
Mystery, Possibly
Runtime
0.0417 Seconds
Director
Disputed
Cinematography
The Projector
Status
Lost in Export
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SC.06 — INT. PRODUCTION — CONTINUOUS
The Process
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01Idea
FADE IN:
Somebody says “what if”. Nobody says “no”.
02Script
INT. BATHOKOSERO HQ — NIGHT
BATHO
(gravely)
We need a bigger tripod.
Draft 23. Drafts 1–22 are not discussed.
03Pre-Production
✓ LOCATION
✓ SNACKS
✕ PERMITS
✕ PLAN B
Storyboards drawn. Storyboards ignored.
04Camera
ISO 800 · T2.8 · 180°
Camera: very expensive. Lens cap: lost three times.
05Chaos
SCHEDULE ......... 340% OVER
MORALE ........... UNDISCLOSED
GENERATOR ........ ON FIRE (MINOR)
The part not in the behind-the-scenes.
06Post
Post-production. The real production.
07Colour
LUT: DRAMATIC_FINAL_v9_REAL.cube
08Export
0%Probably.
FINAL_FINAL_v3_USE_THIS_ONE.mov
09Why did we do this?
No further notes.
SC.07 — INT. EDIT SUITE — 4:12 AM
The Director’s Cut
Scrub the timeline. Every decision was final, at least once.
SHOT 001
TAKE 01
01:00:00:00
KEEP
V1
A1
Our Mission
To make things.
Who are we?
Nobody really knows.
We started with a simple question.
“What if we made a film company?”
Unfortunately, nobody stopped us.
SC.09B — INT. THE SERIOUS PART — DAY
Bathokosero Films is an independent motion picture company working across film, commercials, music
video, visual effects and colour. We approach every project with the same rigour: careful preparation,
uncompromising craft, and an unreasonable number of takes.
Production status
Ongoing since someone had this idea
Headquarters
Somewhere in Nepal
Budget
Classified
Camera
Very expensive
Director
Currently arguing with the editor
Post-production
The real production
Final cut
Subject to change 47 times
Awards
Pending the creation of a relevant category
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CINEMA ISSERIOUS.
We are not.
We believe every frame deserves attention.
Even the unnecessary ones.
SC.11 — EXT. YOUR INBOX — EVENTUALLY
Have a film nobody asked for?
We’re listening. Reluctantly, but with excellent audio.
PRODUCTION MEMO #047 — URGENT — DO NOT LEAK (LEAKED)
To all cast & crew,
Following a review of expenditure, the remaining budget has been reallocated to snacks. Principal photography will continue with available resources: one (1) tripod, morale (low), and whoever just pressed those keys.
Congratulations. You are now Assistant Director. There is no pay. There was never pay.