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The Wizard and The Scholar (or, a Rapscallion Runs Amok in Rye): Second Trailer

The second trailer for The Wizard and The Scholar; Set in the year 1156, this is a tale of two amazing women: Elara, a wizard in a world without magic and Adelaide, a Moorish nomad on the search for truth in all things.
The two must join together with Robin Hood to solve a mysterious murder and save the seaport town of Rye from an even more dangerous threat...

  • James G. Maynard
    Director
    The Cosmic Companion (2018-)
  • James G. Maynard
    Writer
    The AI Man, Moonbeans, The Cosmic Companion
  • James G. Maynard
    Producer
    The AI Man (or, a Buster and Sally Meet-Cute Redux)
  • James G. Maynard
    Animator
    The AI Man, Moonbeans, The Cosmic Companion
  • James G. Maynard
    Composer
    The AI Man, Moonbeans, The Cosmic Companion
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short, Web / New Media, Other
  • Genres:
    Trailer, Historical Drama, Edutainment, History, Science, Buddy Film, Women, Feminist, Inclusive, Robin Hood
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    AI, Artificial Intelligence, D
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James G. Maynard

James Maynard, publisher of The Cosmic Companion, is known for his innovative approach to education through entertainment. He has a strong background in combining science, technology, and entertainment to engage and educate audiences.
Throughout his career, Maynard has been dedicated to making complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining to the general public.
Maynard's innovative approach to education combines artificial intelligence, 3D environments, live action, and animation to create engaging learning experiences.
His work with The Cosmic Companion aims to make science accessible and enjoyable for all, breaking down traditional barriers to learning, redefining the boundaries of 21st-century science education and entertainment.

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Director Statement

I have dedicated my professional life to breaking down barriers to great science education.
Film is one of the most important ways which we, as humans, communicate.
And, just as the invention of film in the late 19th century changed the way we tell and pass on tales, artificial intelligence and other technologies now open up new doors to the future.
I aim to merge tried-and-true filmmaking techniques with revolutionary technology, redefining scientifically literate, highly enjoyable, entertainment.