OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY

 

OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY chronicles the journey of the Isaacson family as they travel through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. This film delves into the strange world of autism, horses, shamanism, and Mongolia while telling the story of a family that will go to the end of the earth to find a way into their son’s life.

About the filmmaker:

Michel Orion Scott has an eclectic film background that ranges from set construction and design on narrative Hollywood films to abstract experimental
work and feature documentaries. MY FATHER IN THE RIVER, a narrative film, took him to the heart of the Bolivian rainforest where he worked with the native Moseten Indians of the region, using them as actors, extras and crewmembers in a truly collaborative effort.  Michel’s feature documentary work includes camera and editing on TROOP 1500 as well as TRINIDAD which premiered in June at the L.A. Film Festival. 

About the Docs-in-Progress series:

Filmmakers screen their "rough cuts" (or "near-fine-cuts") for a filmmaker-member audience, and receive constructive comments and feedback. The meetings are moderated by experienced Austin film professionals. Participants will be expected to agree to confidentiality regarding the film and the comments received, as the films to be screened have not been finalized.

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