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
Driver
Behruz
Behruz’s Daughter
Mokhonim
Shokhonim
Khulos
Shopkeeper
Kuvatbek
Deputy #1
Jahongir
Mayor
Wealthy Neighbor
Basket Weaver
Neighbor
Galbon’s Daughter
Galbon
Lalkhonim
Rahim
Friend in Anderbak
Deputy #2
Aunt Sitora
Farrukh
News Announcer
Musician
Khojaev Suhrob Shakarmahmadovich
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Sunavbarov Shirinshioh Imatshoevich
Zulhijay Sherali
Avsaqolova Shahnoza Nazrishoevna
Mirabonova Zebiniso Davlatshoevna
Khojaev Shakarmahmad Chorshanbeivich
Rahmatov Ilhom Abdulhaqovich
Karimov Sobir Dushanbievich
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Izzatshoev Saodatshoh Muhabbatovich
Bibishoev Akobirshoh Bibishoevich
Gandumov Shaykhuddin Rahmonov
Shakhkamonov Ibrohim Arbobovich
Korkunov Olim
Navruzbekova Sumaya Navruzbekovna
Aliev Azizbek Davlatbekovich
Nazarova Mijgona Rahmonshoevna
Nematulloev Sa’dullo Fayzulloevich
Zohiri Dedak
Mahmadulloev Abdurahmonbek Musoevich
Khojaeva Shinamoh Chorshanbievna
Nematulloev Rabboni Sadulloevich
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Quvvatov Bedil Vatandorovich
CREW
Production Supervisor
Set Designer
A Camera Operator
B Camera Operator
Aerial Cinematography
Script Supervisor
Tajik Script Supervisor
Yazgulomi Script Supervisor
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Gaffer
Equipment Manager
Key Grip
Location Manager
Props
Costume Supervisor
Key Costumer
Hair and Makeup
Data Wrangler
Tajik Production Coordinator
Yazgulom Production Coordinator
Transportation Coordinator
Craft Service
Visual Effects Editor
Colorists
Dialogue Editor
Foley Editor
Special Thanks
Qurbonov Mirzo Norovich
Sara Meyer and Qurbonov Mirzo Norovich
James Meyer
Alex Reimer
James Meyer
Sara Meyer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Ibodov Amriddin Inoyatulloevich
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Rajabov Nurali Qurbonalievich
Alex Reimer
Alex Reimer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Sara Meyer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Sara Meyer
Alex Reimer
Jumaev Firdavs Hasanovich
Shakhkamonov Sharofiddin Zavqibekovich
Khalifaev Rahmatullo Shodmonovich
Korkunov Mehri
James Meyer
Ryan Lee Taylor and James Meyer
James Meyer
Ryan Lee Taylor
Tajik National Film Institute and Vision Studios