Wind Spirits
A Native man, traumatized by childhood abuse, is whisked into sacred lands for a mystical night of healing.
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Shelby F. ElwoodDirectorTrans*cend
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Shelby F. ElwoodWriterComing Home, Pick Up The Phone
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Shelby F. ElwoodProducerTrans*cend, Unvisible
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Gerald AugerKey Cast"Man"Tin Star, Hell On Wheels
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:Fantasy, Drama
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Runtime:13 minutes 46 seconds
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Completion Date:March 8, 2020
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Production Budget:60,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:Canada, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Blackmagic 4k
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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The Lift-Off SessionsLondon
United Kingdom
February 3, 2021
European Premiere
Official Selection -
Four Corners Film FestivalFarmington, NM
United States -
Huntington Beach Cultural Film FestivalHuntington Beach, CA
United States
Award Nominee -
Multi Dimention Independent Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
Finalist
SHELBY ELWOOD has been a Director/Writer/Producer since 2000, launching three production companies in the US and Canada. She began her career in Chattanooga TN, directing multi-camera events for clients including The Ballet, The Boys Choir, Girls Choir, and Riverbend Music Festival, later adding promotional and commercial projects for nonprofit/private clients including the Hamilton County Board of Education and IMTA Actors Showcase. She created performance videos, video resumes, video auditions, and the occasional wedding. In Memphis, Shelby moved into narratives, writing/directing music videos, trailers, and short films. As a Film Education Non-profit Board Member, she worked on both sides of the camera with rising filmmakers. While she spends most of her time producing projects for others, Shelby still finds time to direct Narratives and Documentaries.
The spiritual beauty in the Red Rock Country of Central Arizona, combined with my own journey of healing, inspired this film. I am forever grateful to my Indigenous friends who helped my growth and understanding along the way.