Experiencing Interruptions?

The Old Spanish Trail

Three old men set out to ride the Old Spanish Trail, a 1200 miles journey from Los Angeles to Santa Fe. The historical trade route was formed in 1829, when Mexicans packed blankets and other woven goods on mules in New Mexico before traveling over rugged terrain to Los Angeles to trade for horses and mules. This is the first time some one is riding the entire trail since 1849. A film to inspire us all to protect and preserve our natural landscape.

  • Benedicte Schoyen
    Director
    Roadtrip Niger
  • Benedicte Schoyen
    Writer
  • Otis Calef
    Writer
  • Ned Clark
    Writer
  • Born To Play Productions, Benedicte Schoyen
    Producer
    The Music Box, Roadtrip Niger
  • Richard Waller
    Key Cast
    "as him self"
  • Otis Calef
    Key Cast
    "as him self"
  • Jim Clark
    Key Cast
    "as him self"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Travel, Cowboy, Wild West History, Trails, mules, horses
  • Runtime:
    55 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Benedicte Schoyen
  • La Fonda at the Plaza
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    United States
    November 2, 2018
    North American Premiere
  • The Los Angeles Equestrian Center
    Burbank, CA
    United States
    November 18, 2018
    Los Angeles Premiere
  • Mojave River Valley Museum
    Barstow
    United States
    February 27, 2019
  • Pine Mountain Club Condor Room
    Frazier Park
    United States
    March 23, 2019
  • The South County Historical Society
    Arroyo Grande
    United States
    March 30, 2019
  • Wrightwood Historical Society
    Wrightwood
    United States
    June 7, 2019
  • Santa Ynes Valley Historical Museum
    Santa Ynes
    United States
    June 30, 2019
  • The Faulkner Gallery, Public Library
    Santa Barbara
    United States
    October 17, 2019
  • Mountain Film Festival

    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Benedicte Schoyen
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Benedicte Schoyen

Benedicte has years of experience as a professional dancer, choreographer and ballet teacher. After many years working with dance she is happy to have found another outlet to continue developing her craft in the arts, as a director, editor, writer and producer. In 2008 she produced a 40 min. film for children: The Music Box - A Dance Along Fairytale. She directed her first documentary film Roadtrip Niger, a journey with the Nomads in Niger, in 2016, and The Old Spanish Trail in 2018.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

I hope The Old Spanish Trail film will inspire people to get out and explore our natural landscape and remind us all how important it is to protect and preserve the nature for future generations to come.