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Valhalla's Forsaken

After their raid on an English manor runs into problems, Haldor and Bjorn chase down the survivors. In their chase they are confronted by the English Knight Oswald. Oswald kills Bjorn and injures Haldor, but is slain by the latter's axe. Now alone and bleeding out, Haldor wrestles with his conception of the rapidly approaching afterlife.

  • Zane Barber
    Director
    Seventh Wolf, Talion
  • John Davis
    Writer
  • Shyla Hoglan
    Producer
    Victorians' Touch
  • Zane Barber
    Key Cast
    "Haldor"
    Peace River, Seventh Wolf
  • Danner Hampton
    Key Cast
    "Bjorn"
    Peace River, Hunters
  • John Davis
    Key Cast
    "Oswald"
    Seventh Wolf
  • Vinny Bede
    Key Cast
    "Monk"
  • Mallory Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Eawynn"
  • Marcin Mazurek
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Historical, Action, Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Icelandic, Latin
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Zane Barber

Zane grew up on a ranch just North of the New Mexican border working cattle and spending thousands of hours surrounded by wilderness. This gave him a unique eye for the natural beauty in the world around him.

Martial arts and wrestling have been another major inspiration. He has spent over fifteen years pursuing these athletic endeavors. His time engaging in them sharpened his sense of movement in both stunt coordination and camera work. His love for acting began when he acted in his first play at seven and he has been acting ever since.

He has directed many film projects in Colorado and New Mexico ranging from short films, to documentaries, highlight reels, and a PSA for the City of Denver. He has also worked as an actor and/or stuntman in several films; and writes and produces projects like Seventh Wolf and Talion.

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Director Statement

Valhalla's Forsaken is about a man wrestling with his beliefs about religion and the afterlife. Haldor moves from certainty in his unquestioned beliefs, to questioning his beliefs and wondering if there is something else. What really does come next? It's important for each and every person to evaluate what they're living for, what they're fighting for, and what they're progressing towards (consciously or subconsciously) every day of their lives. Only then can they take control and master their destiny.