The Shaman's Apprentice

 

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Synopsis:

Elijah, a skeptical anthropologist who specializes in the study of shamanism, conducts field research with a powerful shaman healer, Santero. One day Elijah arrives at Fernando’s hut and discovers the old man in disarray. Santero says he was injured by an evil sorceress, Akilina, and explains that without Elijah’s help, he will succumb to her next attack. At first, Elijah is hesitant to believe Santero, but when Elijah accidentally attracts Akilina’s attention, he finds himself cursed and on the brink of death. Will Elijah reevaluate his beliefs in order to save his life?

'The Shaman's Apprentice' is an NYU undergraduate thesis film.

http://www.theshamansfilm.com

Written, Directed and Produced by Max Nova
Cinematographer Bernard Hunt
2009, Country: USA

 

 

Max was born in Boulder, Colorado and has been making films since he was fourteen years old. He trained as an actor for most of his life, and studied directing and cinematography at NYU for four years. Max has over 20 short films under his belt and has won numerous awards for his music videos and short films at festivals such as: The Denver Academy Film Festival for Youth, The Boulder Community Media Awards, and Off the Shelf and Onto the Screen. His latest film, The Bystander Effect, shot on Super 16, received a post production grant from Warner Brothers. Max is also a recognized composer, creating scores for his own films, as well as other filmmakers’.

See Max’s website: www.coyotenova.com