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After the Wizard
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Directed by Hugh Gross
Produced by Lance Frank
Blake Phillips
Written by Hugh Gross
Starring Orien Richman
Jermel Nakia
Helen Richman
Loren Lester
Peter Mark Richman
Music by Stephen Main
Cinematography Dana Rice
Editing by Dana Rice
Studio Private Lenders Group
Distributed by Breaking Glass Pictures
Release date(s) July 2, 2011 (2011-07-02)
Running time 80 minutes
Country United States
Language English

After the Wizard is a fantasy movie from 2011. It was made by an independent film company. Hugh Gross wrote and directed it. The movie is based on the classic book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. It first showed in 2011 in Kingman, Kansas. You could get it on DVD starting August 7, 2012.

What the Movie is About

The story is about a 12-year-old girl named Elizabeth. She lives in an orphanage in Kansas. Elizabeth is having a tough time. She imagines that things in the magical land of Oz are not going well. She believes the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman need to find Dorothy in Kansas. They need her help to fix things in Oz.

Main Characters

This movie features many talented actors. Here are some of the main characters and who plays them:

  • Jordan Van Vranken as Elizabeth Haskins/Dorothy Gale
  • Orien Richman as Tin Woodman
  • Jermel Nakia as Scarecrow
  • Helen Richman as Mrs. Murphy
  • Loren Lester as Dr. Edwards
  • Peter Mark Richman as Charles Samuel Williams
  • Sue Giosa as Ms. Thomson
  • P. David Miller as Cowardly Lion
  • Molly Bogner as Sassy orphan with second speaking line

Awards and Recognition

The movie After the Wizard received an award for one of its young stars.

Young Artist Award

Actress Jordan Van Vranken won a special award. She received a Young Artist Award for her role in the movie. This was at the 34th Young Artist Awards. She won for "Best Performance in a DVD Film: Young Actress."

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