The Mandala Maker (2009)

Director:

Sam Borowski

Writers:

Sam Borowski (written by)
Gregory Nissen (written by)

Release Date:

4 June 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Short | Drama

Tagline:

The most powerful healing comes from within.

Plot:

The story of Naomi, a struggling artist, who attempts to heal herself from a past tragedy in her life by painting Tibetan Mandalas.

Plot Keywords:

Art | Yoga | Spirituality | Three Word Title

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Courtney Hogan	...	Naomi
Terrence Mann	...	Museum Chief Curator
Daniel Roebuck	...	The Other Person
Yangzom Brauen	...	Miranda
Conor Timmis	...	Eric
Eric Stein	...	Rude Customer
Robert Pralgo	...	Art Professor Wade
Frank D'Amato	...	Frank
Donna McGrath	...	Donna
Emily MacMillan	...	Emily
Tom Borowski	...	Homeless Boy
Patricia MacMillan	...	Emily's Mother
Ron MacCloskey	...	RubinCafe Patron
Gregory Nissen	...	Yoga Student
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ilana Seagull	...	Patty

Runtime:

USA:34 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Dead Workers Party

Trivia:

Courtney Hogan, who replaced Robin Anne Phipps in the lead role of Naomi, after the latter suffered an injury just before filming, was actually replaced by Phipps in the role of Dee - because of a scheduling conflict - in the movie Rex (2008/I), which was also produced by Sam Borowski.

Soundtrack:

The Mandala Maker

Great Film

The Mandala maker was by far the best film I've seen all year.. I enjoyed it so much that I wish it was longer!! Great acting, great story. As an artist i can relate to the process of making art and that art itself has healing powers. I wonder what the inspiration was for the film? Courtney did a wonderful job as the artist whose life seamed to be going no where until she got inspired. Her boyfriend played by Conor was great as well! The writing and the dialogue was great! The music was uplifting and I would buy a soundtrack if there is one available. I definitely need to see Sammy's other works for he is a genius.