Year of the Witch - A short film about modern witchcraft 

Obviosuly didn't expect this film to reach as many people as it did, so I want to make an official reply to everyone mentioning the lack of diversity in this! I am an 18 year old, college student without a driving license who up until recently was lucky to get 11 likes on a video. I do not have access to professionals nor the means to scout out specific people easily (or for free). During the pre-production of this film, I posted on all social media asking for witches (or similar) interested in being interviewed for my film, three people responded and one of those dropped out, meaning I had to fill in the gap for 'a young voice', this is why I feature in the film myself. An interview was recorded for a man, who is not a witch, but an archeology student as he discusses the history of magic and paganism, but it had to be cut from the film due to audio issues and structuring. I started posting specifically asking for black, male or Jewish witches to be interviewed but no one reached out, either because no one relevant saw it or was not comfortable being on camera - if anyone had, I absolutely would have involved them in the film. In conclusion, I'm sorry my film(s) can't visually represent more people, but if you want to help change that (and you live in England) make sure to keep an eye out for the next time I'm looking for contributors on social media! You can be involved! :)

Lovely movie. I am a witch and the part about being mocked resonated with me. I keep my beliefs and practices hidden, even from family except for a select few walking the same path, out of fear. But I love witchcraft and what control it gives me in my life.

There are also male witches i am one, but not wiccan! Tradirional witchcraft.

I'm a male 67 year old witch been practicing it since 28 years old. I'm solitary. Not Wiccan

This is a wonderful video! I've been a practicing Witch for over thirty years. At first I kept it secret, as I was letting go of the fear that had been pounded into me by the Baptist church my entire life. Now I refuse to hide who and what I am. I proudly wear a goddess pendant and have the triple goddess symbol tattooed on my wrist. There is a pentacle hanging in my car and one on my window. I make pagan shirts for a local pagan store. Fortunately I live in a fairly liberal part of a red state (hopefully more purple now) and our community here is large. There's even a pagan-owned coffee shop. If Christians can wear their beliefs on the necklaces or whatever, then so can we. Goddess Bless! Happy Yule. )O(

I’m 65 and now started my spiritual journey, after a tarot reading i was told that i have been repressing the stuff i have always had but didn’t realise!, i was told i have been born many times over my 65years on this planet, and now i am finding out about my past lives, who my guardian spirits are, i found out i was around at the time of the ancient egypt, and i have now found out my spirit guide is cerridwen a celtic goddess, i hope i keep finding out about my past lives and continue the journey i am on for as long as i live ! , many blessings to all my fellow witches, wiccans and anyone on their spiritual journey, 🙏🙏

As a witch, this is wonderful!

Lovely film, as an 18 year old male witch it's hard to find like minded people, I realize the significance of Wicca and witchcraft in general to women, but I would like to point out the of male witches have a place in in this world as well, Cowley for instance, much love

I don’t call myself a witch, or a feminist , I don’t label myself but I agree with everything said here. I am 65 yrs old, mother , grandmother, retired nurse . This is one of , if not the best film I have seen on witchcraft . And I have seen many . I have been doing spells and tarot for more than 56 years . Great interviews , insights , thank you

So cool, that I stumbled upon this video! It's nice hearing different people's perspectives and experiences and it all just seems so natural and not glammed-up. Good work!

I truly think you did a phenomenal job, I'm a 53yo grandmother with Christian roots, I'm considered "eccentric" by most and in previous times would have most certainly been considered a witch lol. I'm perfectly content with "old crone" as a label. Sweet girl I wish you the best and hope you learn to polish the skill discerning the replies and making the unhelpful ones insignificant. ❤

Very interesting, I have been a witch for many years and although veered off the path a few times I always come back, it’s in my soul. Blessed be fellow witches )0(

If my spiritual beliefs hadn't shifted from christianity to pagan and witchcraft a couple years ago, I wouldn't have been able to deal with my 28yo son's s*icide this past May at all. I can hear him tell me, as he did in life, "you're so weird. I love you, mom." Family members who still sit in their beliefs and fears aren't ok. They refuse to question anything. Our society is SO separated from death and it's harming us. It's just another change of energy. In "Do I Have To Wear Black, " the lovely Mortellus (I highly recommend this book to all pagans and nonpagans, regardless of beliefs) talks about why someone's s*icide causes such a different grief. I send hugs to all who have had this happen in their lives. I fully agree with this entire video offering. And it is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Really enjoyed this, thank you! I’m finally getting comfortable calling myself a witch… I love it so much! I’m not quite ready to tell a lot of people yet and there are some people I just will never tell because they won’t understand. I really appreciate how many people have put themselves out there as guides for the rest of us! ❤from 🇨🇦

Babe your account is going to blow up, great short film! New follower

🌿 this is really well made ✨💕

What a wonderful, well-spoken and well-explained documentary on our community. Thank you!

I really appreciate this film. As a Solidary/Green witch I felt comfort in this. For me the honoring of the earth and natures magic is what I connect with. This film just resonated to me and reinstated my journey. One magic moment at a time. Thank you

I really enjoyed the authenticity and vulnerability of these stories. I appreciate the work that went into this and would definitely be interested to watch more content about witchcraft or paganism, if that ends up being something in your future.

What a wonderful video, I'm a forest witch, been drawn to nature and its wonders from a young age (staying out in the woods overnight alone, and enjoying every minute of it, age 9) ,have always worked, rest and played outdoors, only last 12 years, when I became ill, having more reading time ,did it click that I'd really been following the pagan path all my life without even knowing (if that makes sense), naturalistic pagan, but of late, I've really connected with forest witchcraft, and this video really resonates with me, though I am in the minority being a male witch, good health, safe travels and blessed be, Craig 🙏🌿🍃🍄

Fantastic film! I loved every minute., it's a valuable contribution to the community. Keep going! x

A brief yet beautiful film, full of empowering insights.

Beautiful, thanks for this. Blessed Be🌞🌝✨

Nice film. I especially liked the land and riverscape photography, it reminds me of my home territory. As a nature mystic I identify with the connection to the land and rivers. My people have lived in and farmed the piedmont hill country, and hunted and fished along the Potomac River since the early 1700's. It is literally part of my DNA.

This video is beautiful and I’ve learned a lot thank u

I’m a very proud witch. Even tho society discriminate us

I'm a very new witch. I wanted to be a witch because of the wonderful people in this film.

Love it, love it! Blessed Be!!

Excellent video! Thank you!

I thought this was really well done and put together... thank you. Any criticisms or complaints are indicative of the lacking in the people they came from. I found it very helpful and encouraging. Please keep making these. BB.

As a male Green Witch for over 40 yrs I say well done, and I'm sure if you revisit this idea in the future it will be just as good.

I loved your Video 😍 it was heartwarming and wholesome Thankyou for sharing 🌺🌹 xx

Beautifully presented!

Very nice

I love this! Thank you✨

This is an excellent documentary. I think you could easily develop your project and branch out even further. Wishing you the best in all your future endeavours.

Ignore the haters, this was a beautiful short film 💛 I enjoyed it!

I loved this film..It resonates with me..I recently discovered crystals,tarot cards and have done some candle spells but am very private about it...I've been a christian my whole life and I love how wiccans live,we are created from the earth and have a divine spirit,I've discovered we are spiritual beings having an earthly,physical experience.I'm on a journey friends..Love,light and blessings!🛐⚛

Blessings, dear Sisters ❤

As a longstanding witch of 49 years, I am so happy to hear some of the points these ladies are making. HOWEVER, I find this entire "short film" absolutely misleading. I am only making this response to help others who may come to watch this and be further misinformed by this person's personal mini documentary. Most of what these lovely ladies have to say pertains to RELIGION and BELIEFS, not practices and skills. Witchcraft is a learned skill one honed from research, trial & error, and continued practice. The suffix of "craft" indicates it is a skill, not a religion. Because of this, one may be of any religious background or spirituality or even none and can become a very successful witch if one applies oneself. What many of these ladies seem to be implying is that they are not only witches, but possibly Wiccans, as well. The moment they reference "beliefs/believing in" they are discussing their religious faith and not at all witchcraft. While some religious practices were expanded to include witchcraft for their worship and expression (voodoo, wicca, etc), it does not make witchcraft, itself, religious. The reference here to Samhain is almost painful for me, as that is NOT a holiday for "pagans as a whole," but for wiccans and anyone who follows a Celtic belief system/religion -- thus leaving out a HUGE population of practicing witches from the equation because many of us don't adhere to wicca or Celtic beliefs. Were you aware that those who follow the Norse faith have separate corresponding holidays to the Celtic faith? As do Christians, and other religions or spiritual practices - many have harvest celebrations. Let me point out that while only a third of our planet's population practice Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judeo, Muslim offshoots), the other two thirds are categorized under the umbrella category of paganism - which includes even Buddhists, Native American spirituality, Jainism and Hinduism. Wicca and Celtic beliefs are hardly the "standard" for pagans alone, and definitely not at all representative of the variety of faiths which actual witches may practice (if they are religious at all, many are not or are merely spiritual). Also, there is a fair sized population of Christian witches, so again, paganism or whatever religions faith you adhere to has absolutely nothing to do with the skill sets of witchcraft. You do not need to be Wiccan or even pagan to be a witch. I hope that clears up the silly religious undertones of Wicca which this video is peddling. The video should be called "Year of the Wiccan," and not witch nor continuously use the term "pagan" as interchangeable with witchcraft. They are not synonymous at all. No more than calling all accountants Hindu. It is truly that skewed in how it is being presented. I wanted to come away from this video with something positive, and there are some good sentiments intertwined with all the Wicca talk, but it is far too muddied throughout these twenty-five minutes to clearly discern any strong messages - unless one is already inclined to Wicca.

I love it!

Rise Of The Divine Feminine.

Great video

Eye color is key to understanding craft/calling. And any anti-Christian understanding makes you a foolish witch, so you need to have eyes that can see. Christ explained many would come in his name, they would be wolves in sheep's clothing. If he said love thy enemy and do no harm, then clearly it wasn't men in the name of Christ that did what they did. There are realms of understanding, order and chaos, and elements in play (Fire, Water, Earth and Air). If you do not connect to the Spirit of Truth (Matthew 6) and do have a connection to craft (I'm a Hazel Witch - Hazel eyes - very old magic - and I'm male so it's not a female thing), then you are at risk of going in blind, playing with fire (the flame all around you). If you believe you are on a planet, then you are already fooled. If you do not understand the allegory that gives this world meaning/shape, then you are going to be misled. It's not about right and wrong, it's about power, why power was stripped because man(kind) has a bad habit of playing with fire and playing god and all that fun stuff. Power is something earned, and there are powers that grant this right - and equivalent exchange is part of the process - you really need to connect to something or you'll fall for anything.

This was an interesting program. I would like to meet a witch and get a Tarot interpretation. Where can I find a good Tarot interpreter?

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Definitely good stuff... but there are a lot of real witches with a Y chromosome and that kinda got brushed off to the side.

Check out Death Grips - Year of the Snitch I feel like that album was made for this type of video.

Was wondering do mean you are just questioning

What is the difference between witchcraft vs wickin, or is it the same thing? Just curious 🤔

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The video could have at least acknowledged that there are also male witches even if none wanted to be filmed.

Everybody has magic. We are literally created and born in magic. Manifesting and law of attraction is just another term for the very thing the say is evil. But the dehumanizing of children in gods house is perfectly fine. No wonder there’s adults who openly are not believing in anything that loves them and protects them. The ones they are told to obey abuse them. My friend was made to apologize and then handed back into the monsters care when he tried to tell his mother. He’s got serious issues all over the place now. But say the word witch to people of the church and they smell of hate and fear. It’s the most disturbing display of misplaced loyalty and just being sheeple I think there is. Just tell them it’s in the Bible and they are ok with it. Of course they won’t go read the Bible or anything. Too easy to manipulate and fall for the demons tricks and they just line up like soilent green. Think I spelled that right. It’s ridiculous and sad and I don’t know how to help them stop feeding the children to the enemy. Know what titan your feeding.

Thou shall not suffer a witch to live.

Wonderful documentary. A pity not a single man was interviewed, I was hoping minorities would be represented. A bit more inclusivity wouldn’t hurt

Isaiah55:6&7,"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts.Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon." Repent, receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior today.This is God's invitation for redemption, Jesus loves you so much and he is the only WAY to eternity.God bless you

I have a question and I by no means am joking or trying to be rude. Why do you do this? What do you gain from it? Obviously there is no magical event happening based on your practices (is that the right term?). Why do you do this? Are you doing some kind of live action role play that keeps you entertained? Thank you for your answers!

This aint no movie!

Firstly congratulations for a well framed and produced little doco. However I do find the content a little problematic. I find the general air of misandry throughout, kind of , well disgusting frankly. The burning times are a myth do more resurch. yes women were persecuted but no more than the men of the time and the charge of witchcraft was a convenient way of removing ones enemies. oh and appropriating property. Its time.that the pagan community let that shit go now and leave the persecution complex to a certain abrahamic religion.

Wonderful informative film. Blessed be. 🧹 🪄

WOW!!!!!! So AWESOME to hve come across this. LOVED IT!! SHAREDALSO . I alwys knw tht I had special gifts. strtd with dream preminisions .