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

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Official Release Sceduled for January 2007
The long awaited premiere is scheduled for January 2007. The premiere and tour of the film will begin here on Navajo land. What better place to premiere this film than the place it was made? Here in Kayenta, Arizona. After its premiere, the film will hit the film festival circut. Black Mesa Twin Cinemas in Kayenta is currently screening the official Mile Post 398 trailer.

About Mile Post 398
“Mile Post 398” is about a Navajo man named “Cloyd” in his mid 30’s living in Kayenta that is dealing with his alcohol problem. One day Cloyd decides to turn his life around by quitting drugs and alcohol and making mends with his wife, son and family. Although Cloyd may think this may be easy, he soon realizes how hard it is to face his demons and deal with the unrelenting peer pressure of his so-called friends.

The film utilized an all Navajo cast and crew from the Navajo Nation and a features an original score and sound track featuring the talents of Aaron White and Yaiva. The film was also shot entirley on the Navajo Nation.

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
Grip/Boom (this dude does everything!) - Dwayne Lake
Score and Sound Track
  • Aaron White
  • Yaiva


    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 Edward VanWinkle
    Steven - Dwayne Lake



    Official Mile Post 398 Trailer 1
    QuickTime Version
    Window Media Version

    NEW! 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

    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 (which are maxed)

    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.

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