In 1991, two friends journey to the tip of Baja California, Mexico to experience a total solar eclipse and fulfill a broken childhood promise. They find themselves in the right place at the right time to help a beautiful local woman. Shot on location on 35mm film in the 1990s, “The Perfect Shadow” captures the adventure of a modern day quest to nature’s most awe-inspiring event: totality during a solar eclipse.
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29 years in the making… completed in 2024!
Award-winning indie feature filmed in the ’90s now available.
Best Feature
Best Cinematography
Best VFX
Best Original Score
what viewers are saying
“Atmospheric cinematography captures Baja perfectly. A very unusual story unfolds between 3 old friends. Special effects and music are great.”
– Will A.
“Worth a watch – especially if you are into a story around a full eclipse set in 1990s Baja California, Mexico”
– Aleta D.
“This film captures the emotional draw, collective excitement, and personal clarity that comes with chasing a total solar eclipse!”
