Welcome to the official Mile Post 398 web site. Here you will find information and updates about the movie. Enjoy your visit!

Buy the Mile Post 398 DVD Here

The Mile Post 398 DVD will includes:
  • The Movie *widescreen version
  • Deleted scenes and out takes
  • Official trailers of Mile Post 398
  • The Making of Mile Post 398 *by Dustin Craig
  • Photo Gallery *production shots and stills from Mile Post 398
    Music Videos
  • Coalition - "Cry"
  • Ethnic De Generation - "Self-Infliction"
  • Yellow Dust" *bonus video

    You may also purchase the Mile Post 398 DVD at the following locations:
  • Drumbeat Indian Arts - Phoenix, AZ
  • Golden Sands Cafe - Kayenta, AZ
  • Taala Hooghan (1926 N. 4th St. 7B)- Flagstaff, AZ
  • Hastings - Farmington, NM
  • Front Row Seat - Farmington, New Mexico
  • Saveway Variety - Cuba, New Mexico
  • Hollywood AZ - Page, AZ and Tuba City, AZ
  • 550 Pawn - Kirtland, NM
  • J and C Music Store - Gallup, NM
  • Native American Trading Post - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Ellis Tanner Trading Company - Gallup, New Mexico
  • Cool Runnings - Window Rock, AZ
  • Zango Music - Cottage Grove, Oregon
    *For wholesales (minimum order 25), please E-mail or call us @ (928) 429-0671

    Awards
    Fargo Film Festival
    Native American Voices/Best Narrative Feature: "MILE POST 398"

    Best Screenplay
    Tulalip Film Festival

    Best Drama
    Tulalip Film Festival

    Best Supporting Actor
    Ernest David Tsosie III as Ray Yazzie
    2007 American Indian Film Festival

    Official Selection for the Best of the American Indian Film Festival 2007
    Tule River Reservation

    Best Actor
    Beau Benally for his role as Cloyd Begay
    2008 Talking Stick Film Festival - Santa Fe, New Mexico

    Mile Post 398 featured in the September 2008 issue of Cowboys and Indians - On Sale Now!!

    Mile Post 398 Screenings
    XIX Rassegna Internazionale del Cinema Archeologico
    Rovereto, Italy - October 12, 2008

    The 4th Annual Cherokee International Film Festival
    Tulsa, OK - October 10-11, 2008
    Directors Shonie and Andee De La Rosa and Lead Actor Beau Benally (Cloyd) will be in attendance.

    About Mile Post 398
    When it comes to depicting life on the Navajo Nation, Mile Post 398 captures the essence of surviving day-to-day living as the shadows of alcoholism pound at the door. From his earliest memories, Cloyd has witnessed the uglier side of life while being surrounded by alcohol abuse and domestic violence. Each time he attempts to turn over a new leaf his friends Jimmy and Marty mastermind a plan to sway Cloyd from his ultimate hope of saving himself and beloved family. A choice must be made, but only Cloyd holds the power to salvage what is left of his life, or allow it to slip away into despair. Mile Post 398 truly touches the heart and captivates the spirit.

    Mile Post 398 is the first full feature film from award winning (2005 American Indian Film Festival – Best Public Service “G Methamphetamine on the Navajo Nation”) Navajo directors Shonie and Andee De La Rosa, the film is also the first of its kind to be produced entirely on the Navajo Nation and utilize an entire Navajo cast and crew.

    A unique and original soundtrack was also used for Mile Post 398. The film features the music of Coalition, Ethnic De Generation, Keddah, Rising Conviction and Aaron White.

    The Crew
    Directors, Producers, and Writers - Shonie and Andee De La Rosa
    Director of Photography/Editing - Shonie De La Rosa
    Storyboard Artists - Lee Benally and Stephanie De La Rosa
    Directors Assistant - Dwayne Lake
    Score and Sound Track
  • Aaron White
  • Ethnic De Generation
  • Coalition
  • Rising Conviction


    The Cast
    Cloyd - Beau Benally
    Jimmy - Gerald Vandever
    Marty - James Junes
    Ray - Ernest David Tsosie III
    Lorraine - Kim White
    Michael - KJ White
    Gloria (1970's) - Shaylynn Gilmore
    Albert (1970's) - James Cee VanWinkle
    Steven - Dwayne Lake


    Video-Photos-Articles

    MILE POST 398 makes Phoenix News Channel 12! Check it out here.

    Coalition - "Cry" Music Video
    Cry QuickTime Version

    Ethnic De Generation - "Self-Infliction" Music Video
    Self-Infliction QuickTime Version

    Official Mile Post 398 Trailer 1
    QuickTime Version
    Window Media Version

    Official Mile Post 398 Trailer 2
    QuickTime Version
    Window Media Version

    Articles about Mile Post 398
  • The Arizona Daily Sun April 29, 2006
  • The Navajo Times April 26, 2006
  • The Gallup Independent May 4, 2006
  • The Navajo Times December 21, 2006
  • The Navajo Times December 28, 2006
  • The Navajo Times January 11, 2007
  • The Navajo/Hopi Observer January 9, 2007
  • The Lake Powell Chronicle February 7, 2007

    Letters of Support
  • Navajo Nation Vice President - Frank Dayish JR.
  • Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council Lawrence T. Morgan

    Funding and Sponsorship
  • Dustin Craig - Lenses and Microphone
  • Kayenta Chapter
  • Kayenta Township
  • Navajo Nation Film Commission - Film Permit
  • Kayenta Burger King
  • Kayenta Hampton Inn - Lodging
  • Young Natives
  • Trickster Films
  • Daniel Peaches
  • Kayenta Family Chiropractic
  • Art Reach Productions - Tape Stock
  • Nina Heflin
  • Richard Mike
  • Kayenta Police Department
  • Black Mesa Twin Cinemas
  • Our Credit Cards

    Production Photos
  • Rehearsals
  • Production Photos 7/24/06
  • Production Photos 8/1/06
  • Production Photos 8/7/06
  • Production Photos 8/30/06

    Production Video Clips
  • Chapter House Dance Scene Take One
    Actors Shaylynn Gilmore and Lee Benally try to hold it together.
  • Chapter House Dance Scene Take Two
    Actors Shaylynn Gilmore and Lee Benally try to hold it together again.
  • Party Scene Take One
    Actors James Junes, Gerald Vandever, Beau Benally and the extras kicking it before the big party scene.
  • Busted Scene Take One
    Actors James Junes, Gerald Vandever, Beau Benally, and Kayenta police Officers run though a scene. A beer bottle falls out of the vehicle when Gerald Vandever steps out.
  • Blazer Skidding on Highway
    These are just a few of the many takes it took to get the right shot of the Blazer skidding on the highway. The Blazer was in the excess of 70 mph during these shots.
  • Roadside Scene
    Actors Ernest David Tsosie III and Isiah Sagoney right after a shoot. During the shoot some people actually thought the scene was real.

    Contact Information

    E-mail us or call (928) 429-0671
    Shonie and Andee De La Rosa

    Sheephead Films
    P.O. Box 434
    Kayenta, AZ 86033
    USA

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    This very simple web site was designed and coded using raw HTML by Shonie De La Rosa