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film and animation – it’s story time for young adults – native legends.
Julie (Suzanne Marie Doyon), a lonely 14-year-old, is in for the most amazing summer of her life when she finds an ancient coin on the beach and uncovers a local Native-American legend about a long-lost mountain treasure. With the help of her grandfather (Emmy nominee Max Gail, Barney Miller) and his friend, Standing Elk (Floyd “Red Crow” Westerman, Dances with Wolves), Julie embarks on a fantastic mystical adventure to find the Tillamook Treasure.
In a scene on the beach at night by a fire, a young girl played by Suzanne Marie Doyon (Pennobscot/MikMaq heritage)seeks out the local spiritual leader and tribal elder (Floyd Red Crow Westerman) for guidance to a vision quest. Jan Michael plays the flute while the elder shares a beautiful story of native people. Then they have a short prayer together. Jan plays the traditional Rabbit Song with Floyd singing/playing the drum. The young girl then sees a face of a spirit in the fire that speaks to her.
After Jan collaborated with well known music producer Peter Buffet on the sound track (Jan wrote and performed the native flute for the movie), Bright Light Studio offered Jan a role in the movie and created a character just for him. In addition, they named the tribal elders character after Jans real life uncle Standing Elk who had recently passed on what an honor. After dozens of movies, recordings, and countless accomplishments in the entertainment industry and native culture, Floyd recently passed on as well. The nation misses him and will never forget his contributions.
Jan remains truly blessed to have worked with Floyd. The Film has now won several film festival awards for Best Family Film. You can also visit the movie website at www.legendoftillamooksgold.com or http://www.lookinwolf.com
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