Events for November 18, 2017 › Screening

Where do the spirits go when they are no longer remembered? And who shepherds them back home? “Retired” is a short film that employs the conceit of a world where gods still live among men to explore questions of individual belief and cultural identity.

A man with the power to heal time-travels from the future to rescue a tech genius who is pivotal in saving the Native American race.

Saturday November 18th – NATIVE YOUTH MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP During the festival, we will offer a one day NATIVE YOUTH MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP.  The workshop is focused on filmmaking and instructs the youth participants in camera operation, directing, editing, and music composition. We will discuss drama techniques, proper auditioning, and the business of acting. Youth will be encourage... Read more »

NiiSoTeWak translates to “walking the path together”, and Cree traditional teachings claim that although identical twins are born with two separate bodies, they share only one heart. Through the eyes of spirited ten-year-old Inninewak (Cree) twin boys, Tapwewin (Speaking Truth) and Pawaken (Totem) explore and question the essence of their Being in relation to the... Read more »

From Up North is a personal, poetic short documentary directed by Trudy Stewart based on her experience working for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Featured storyteller Noel Starblanket shares his experiences of attending the Lebret Indian Residential School. While listening to Noel's stories, Trudy reflects on her time listening to survivors' stories and her connection... Read more »

On the Rosebud Reservation, perpetrators of violent crimes against women face the consequences of their actions through culturally-specific Native curriculum, exploring what it means to be a man and to “return a man”.

Upon returning home from World War I, Blackfoot veteran Michael Mountain Horse created a story robe with pictographs depicting his experience at Vimy Ridge. 100 years later, Blackfoot performance artist Adrian Stimson sets out to dig a trench in the shape of those legendary symbols. It's important to experiment with different software for Wacom to... Read more »

Levi lives a simple life until escalating visions too strong to ignore lead him to reconnect to his indigenous heritage.

Teenagers Pablo and Ray are best friends, despite living on opposite sides of the US/Mexican border. Both were born into a life of drug smuggling and are now the two sides of weekly transactions. Inevitably, a deal goes wrong and Pablo must face the horrors of the melting pot culture that rejects who he is.

Captured by trust, imprisoned by betrayal, but freed by hope. Reyes, a young Cree woman, embarks on a new journey that gets interrupted when she's forced into a dark underworld by a charming, young photographer

When Shot-Z becomes locked in a self destructive cycle of substance abuse , his siblings must work together to get their brother back on a better path. They learn that forgiveness is freedom. If you are addicted or know someone who needs help, please visit this article about dual treatment centers.

After the mysterious murder of her daughter, Helen Wolf sets out to find answers, instead the killer finds her.

Set in a rural reservation town, Missing Indigenous begins as two detectives, played by Solomon Trimble (Sam Uley of Twilight), and Isaac Trimble (Producer) investigate the homicide of a young woman marked with a killer’s deadly signature. With the assistance of entomologist Brett Rivers, played by actor David Velarde, the detectives soon realize Brett may... Read more »

Chuck has a crush on the flower shop girl next door. Using a superhero card that his co-worker Kelly drew, Chuck tries to strike up a conversation.

A 19th-century spiritual thriller that is also a deconstruction and condemnation of colonial violence. A story through a young missionary's troubled relationship with a Haida family.

A young writer chases down his doppelganger on the downtown streets of Albuquerque.

Gas Can is a narrative short film (15min) about the cycles of privilege and racism on the prairies. The film follows the story of Anthem, a Cree man moving to the city with his family. Along the way, they run out of gas and Anthem asks an old friend -- the Farmer -- for help.... Read more »

When a young Native American man collides paths with an immigrant woman on the outskirts of an isolated reservation, all hope seems lost when he assumes she's dead, but upon awakening, a story of compassion and heartbreak unfolds

In this stirring drama a young nanny, Anna, and the six-year-old she cares for, Lucas, form a deep and loving bond as they experience similar abuse. When the cruelty in their lives escalates, Anna makes a hasty and difficult decision that will change things forever.

OH NO! Grant has his first official Fort Smith, NWT, Hickey and he doesn't want his parents to find out. Join us as we follow him through this passage of warriorhood as the town pitches in to offer in sage advice in the ways of 'the passion bruise.' Based on Richard Van Camp's story, 'Hickey... Read more »

Jackrabbit is a short film drama about an indigenous boy who questions who he is growing up isolated from any sense of community. Through his instinctive running and a deepening relationship with his uncle, the boy begins to discover his cultural identity through his lineage. Before registering at a casino, it would be a good... Read more »

The music video for Laura Ortman’s passionate ‘My Soul Remainer’ roars from the mountain tops with impressionistic imagery inspired by the elements.

The first single off his debut album "Hard Road out of Hell", which was nominated for Best Instrumental CD at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards.

4 Push Ups follows MzShellz as she prepares for, arrives at and dances at a Pow Wow. It showcases her partner in hip hop & life, Chief Rock with their family, as well as Pow Wow dancers off all ages from the unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples.