Experience the magic of cinematic shadow theater from the comfort of home. ShadowLight’s unique collection offers accessible artist made content from around the world. Explore a selection of unforgettable films, crafted by dynamic writers, choreographers, composers, designers, actors, dancers, musicians and puppeteers.
The films listed below are now available to stream online. Pricing ranges from free to a $5.49 rental.
Many of ShadowLight's films are also available as DVDs. Each includes behind-the-screen interviews, backstage magic and special features.
Happy Viewing!
Poro Oyna: The Myth of the Aynu (2015)
An Aynu creation myth that evolves around the legend of Aynu Rakkur. Streaming for free.
Drupadi: The Recollection (2021) *On Vimeo
A look back at the production that almost was, as postponed by the pandemic. Streaming for Free.
Drupadi: The Recollection (2021) *YouTube
A look back at the production that almost was, as postponed by the pandemic. Streaming for Free.
Artist Talk: Larry Reed in Conversation With I Nyoman Sumandhi (2020)
Recording of live webinar with additional archival footage. Streaming for free.
Ceremonies & Wayang with I Made Sija and Family (2004)
I Made Sija, performs a story on the limitation of weapons. Streaming for free.
Malay Shadow Play (2004)
Featuring one of the few remaining dalangs, Che Mohd Nasir Bin Yusoff, and his music students.
Streaming for free.
Shadows For Carlos Villa (2020)
A tribute in poem, sound, and light for the great contemporary artist. Streaming for free
Dark Light (2020)
a boy copes with loss by confronting memories in his imaginative fantasies. Streaming for free.
Dewi Sri (2020)
A tragic tale of the Javanese goddess of rice and prosperity.
Streaming for free
A (Balinese) Tempest (2005)
An adaptation of Shakespeare's most musical and magical play.
Rent for $5.49
Ghosts of the River (2009)
illuminated stories of those who've crossed the Rio Grande throughout time. Rent for $5.49
Ambrosia: Churning the Milky Ocean (2006)
A Balinese version of Churning the Milky Ocean, gods & demons join to create ambrosia and then fight over possession of it. Rent for $5.49
Monkey King at Spider Cave (2006)
An adventure of a Buddhist High Priest and his animal disciples unfolds in a quest to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Rent for $5.49
Mayadanawa (2006)
Based on a mythological story of the Balinese people's struggle and triumph against the demonic being, Mayadanawa. Rent for $5.49
Kawit Legong: The Birth Of Dance (2003)
Based on a mythological story of the Balinese people's struggle and triumph against the demonic being, Mayadanawa. Rent for $5.49
7 Visions (2002)
A love story and a vision quest featuring a skeleton, a young monk, a native girl and a priest. Rent for $5.49
On Wayang (1984)
Larry Reed on the art of Wayang and how it influenced his practice.
Rent for $5.49
Coyote’s Journey (2001)
Native California Karuk stories following the adventures following the adventures of Coyote. Rent for $5.49
The Wild Party (1997)
American artistic traditions of jazz, film noir, and poetry. Set to a poem by Joseph Moncure March. Rent for $5.49
In Xanadu (1993)
Kubilai attempts to bring his beloved wife Chabui back from the Underworld. An epic love story in 11th Century China. Rent for $5.49
Shadow Master (1987)
Documentary film which portrays a Balinese family of performers, and the training of a young shadow master. Rent for $5.49