The Photographer (2000)

A year after becoming the toast of New York Citys art scene photographer Max Martin has lost his ability to take a decent picture On the night before his makeorbreak gallery opening surrounded by the trappings of success but devoid of inspiration Max embarks on a bizarre trek through the city in search of ten mysterious photographs that could save his career Shot in brilliant color and dramatic black and white firsttime director Jeremy Steins industrial New York City is a wonderland roamed by witches and magical creatures where survival hinges on the completion of a simple quest Accompanied by an unlikely crew of strangers he meets along the way Max trips through a modernday Oz and rediscovers the easily forgotten value of seeing magic reflected in everyday life