The Founders of GemStone Media: James and Sara Meyer
James Meyer began his career in the U.S. as an Art Director in advertising for 10 years, writing and producing TV commercials for Kellogg’s, Heinz & Wendy’s. Sara began her career in musical theater as a singer/dancer and on camera as model/actress for 10 years in Chicago.
Over the past 30 years, they’ve travelled to more than 75 countries, making documentaries and films of the people in these colorfully rich places.
Together, James and Sara founded GemStone Media in 2006 in Germany. GemStone Media is an international film production company that produces positive, engaging stories that honor the cultural uniqueness of the people where the story is set.
Producing, writing, directing, filming and editing the feature film The Traveler in the beautiful Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan has been a memorable experience and a career highlight for them.
THE TRAVELER
Written by
James Meyer and Ivana Simova
Produced & Directed by
James Meyer and Sara Meyer
Director of Photography
James Meyer
Editors
Ryan Lee Taylor and Sara Meyer
Music Composer
Joshua Armin Meyer
Casting Director
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Unit Production Manager
Sara Meyer
Assistant Director
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Associate Producers
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
and
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
CAST
Khosabek
Khojaev Suhrob Shakarmahmadovich
Driver
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Behruz
Sunavbarov Shirinshioh Imatshoevich
Behruz’s Daughter
Zulhijay Sherali
Mokhonim
Avsaqolova Shahnoza Nazrishoevna
Shokhonim
Mirabonova Zebiniso Davlatshoevna
Khulos
Khojaev Shakarmahmad Chorshanbeivich
Shopkeeper
Rahmatov Ilhom Abdulhaqovich
Kuvatbek
Karimov Sobir Dushanbievich
Deputy #1
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Jahongir
Izzatshoev Saodatshoh Muhabbatovich
Mayor
Bibishoev Akobirshoh Bibishoevich
Wealthy Neighbor
Gandumov Shaykhuddin Rahmonov
Basket Weaver
Shakhkamonov Ibrohim Arbobovich
Neighbor
Korkunov Olim
Galbon’s Daughter
Navruzbekova Sumaya Navruzbekovna
Galbon
Aliev Azizbek Davlatbekovich
Lalkhonim
Nazarova Mijgona Rahmonshoevna
Rahim
Nematulloev Sa’dullo Fayzulloevich
Friend in Anderbak
Zohiri Dedak
Deputy #2
Mahmadulloev Abdurahmonbek Musoevich
Aunt Sitora
Khojaeva Shinamoh Chorshanbievna
Farrukh
Nematulloev Rabboni Sadulloevich
News Announcer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Musician
Quvvatov Bedil Vatandorovich
CREW
Production Supervisor
Qurbonov Mirzo Norovich
Set Designer
Sara Meyer and Qurbonov Mirzo Norovich
A Camera Operator
James Meyer
B Camera Operator
Alex Reimer
Aerial Cinematography
James Meyer
Script Supervisor
Sara Meyer
Tajik Script Supervisor
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Yazgulomi Script Supervisor
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Sound Mixer
Ibodov Amriddin Inoyatulloevich
Boom Operator
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Gaffer
Rajabov Nurali Qurbonalievich
Equipment Manager
Alex Reimer
Key Grip
Alex Reimer
Location Manager
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Props
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Costume Supervisor
Sara Meyer
Key Costumer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Hair and Makeup
Sara Meyer
Data Wrangler
Alex Reimer
Tajik Production Coordinator
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Yazgulom Production Coordinator
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Transportation Coordinator
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Craft Service
Korkunov Mehri
Visual Effects Editor
James Meyer
Colorists
Ryan Lee Taylor and James Meyer
Dialogue Editor
James Meyer
Foley Editor
Ryan Lee Taylor
Special Thanks
Tajik National Film Institute and Vision Studios