A desert traveler driven by desire and ambition embarks on a mystical journey in pursuit of redemption.

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A Desert Steampunk Fantasy featuring music by West Indian Girl. (Short film, narrative)
Directed by Arlene Bogna
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2014 Cannes Short Film Corner (World Premiere)
2014 Dances With Films (US Premiere)
2014 Madrid International Film Festival - Nominated - Best Short Film, Nominated - Best Director of a Short Film, Nominated - Best Music in Film, Nominated - Best Costume
2014 Downtown Film Festival - Los Angeles
2014 New Hope Film Festival
2014 Palm Springs International Shortfest Film Market
2014 Lady Filmmakers Festival - WINNER - Best Experimental Film, WINNER - Best Actor in a Short Film. Nominated - Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film
2014 International Film and Photography Festival - WINNER - Diamond Award
2014 Three Rivers Western Film Festival
2014 FILMETS Badalona Film Festival
2015 Columbia Gorge International Film Festival
2015 CinéWomen
2015 Miami Independent Film Festival
2015 IndieFEST - WINNER - Award of Merit, Women Filmmakers
2015 Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival