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Shadow in the Desert

Showtime
Premiere Type
Premiere Type
World Premiere
Category
Film Category
Short
Runtime
Run Time
15m 43s
Country
Country
United States of America
Directed by
Directed by
Boise Esquerra
Produced by
Produced By
Jamie Ohlsen
Written by
Written by
Boise Esquerra
Main Cast
Main Cast
Izzy Marshall - Deidra
Shuan Duke Jr. - Ricky
Synopsis
After a reckless, drug-fueled robbery at an old house on the Navajo reservation, Deidra and her boyfriend escape with stolen goods and a mysterious black leather pouch. As they exchange their loot at a remote desert party in the Arizona desert, Deidra begins to realize the pouch's actual significance, a medicine bundle, one that holds a dark truth and energy that is much more than she bargained for. Realizing the sinister importance of the pouch and its owner, Deidra must face a desperate showdown with the malevolent entity and her own inner demons, as the creature's sinister energy and her drug addiction converge to destroy her sanity and soul.
Meet the Filmmaker
Meet the Filmmaker
Contact Info

Boise

Esquerra

Screenwriter and Director
Boise Esquerra is a screenwriter and director dedicated to crafting compelling stories that highlight diverse and underrepresented perspectives....Read more
Boise Esquerra is a screenwriter and director dedicated to crafting compelling stories that highlight diverse and underrepresented perspectives. A member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes in Parker, AZ, Boise brings a distinctive voice to the film industry, blending traditional influences with modern themes to challenge stereotypes and expand representation. A graduate of the New York Film Academy with a double MFA in Filmmaking and Screenwriting, Boise has built a career in the thriller, horror, and drama genres. He wrote the hit shark thriller The Black Demon—which reached #1 on Amazon Prime in 2023 and remained in the top spot for seven weeks—and co-wrote its sequel The Black Demon: Atlantis (in pre-production, announced in Variety). His award-winning shorts Blackwater and Cowboy screened at Austin, Nashville, Bend, and LA Skins festivals. Boise has collaborated with top producers and companies, including Mucho Mas Media and Silk Mass Productions, on features such as Cauldron and Skinwalker. His work consistently aims to inspire a new generation of storytellers by telling authentic stories with cultural depth, emotional impact, and cinematic flair. Based in Los Angeles, Boise continues to write, direct, and develop projects that push creative boundaries while amplifying voices and stories rarely seen on screen. Read less