World Indigenous Film Festival
Indigenous films from around the world presented on two screens. Film makers, actors and other participants highlight the making of selected films.
January 9 and 10 - Indigenous World Film Festival
Presenting films from around the world including: Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more!
Flyer here
Opening Reception-
Friday, January 9, 2009 6:00 p.m.
Meet film producers, directors, see Alaska Native dancers and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Films will be show through 11 p.m. approx.
Free Admission for Friday evening's films and reception
Saturday, January 10, 2009 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
See short films, full length feature films and documentaries throughout the day.
Admission- $9.95 adults, $6.95 children, ages 6 & under FREE, Members FREE
Film Schedule
Friday, January 9, 2009
6:00 PM Doors Open
6:30 Welcome reception and entertainment and Alaska Native Dance Performance
7:00 Welcome by Festival Director Steven Alvarez and introduction of guest filmmakers
7:10 Growing Up Native in Alaska – Jonathan Stanton, AK, USA – 20 min Doc. short
Introduction and Q/A with film makers Jon Stanton & Steven Alvarez
7:40 Finding Their Own Dance – Robert Prince, AK, USA – 57 min Documentary
Introduction, Q/A & dance performance with featured talent, Loren Anderson and Imamsuat.
8:50 Ancestor Eyes – Kalani Queypo, USA – 21 min Documentary Short
9:15 By the Rapids – Joseph Lazare, Canada - 24 min animation
9:45 One Drum – Helen Haig-Brown, Canada – 4 minute music video
9:50 Taua-War Party – TearepaKahi, New Zealand - 15 minute short
10:05 Coloring the Media – Carlisle Antonio, UK – 75 min feature.
Saturday, January 10, 2008 - Daytime
10:00 AM Welcome: Festival Director, Steven Alvarez
10:10 Yuut Yaqungviat – Jacqueline Cleveland, AK, USA 26 min Documentary
10:30 Villagers in the City – Isaiah Woods, USA – 20 min short
10:55 Palo's Wedding - Knud Rasmussen, Greenland 79 min Feature Documentary
12:20 PM The Crossroad* – Monique Lowell, USA - 7 minute short
Sunwoman*– Alexandra Patrick & Eric Francisco – 6 minute short
Introduction and Q/A with American Indian Film Institute Tribal Touring Program Director Mytia Smith
12:40 Unraveling The Wind - Deborah Schildt, AK, USA 27 min. Documentary
Introduction and Q/A with film Director Deborah Schildt website for film
1:40 A Perilous Journey* – Shensi Long, USA 30 minute short
1:50 Gulpilil: One Red Blood – Darlene Johnson, Australia – 56 minute documentary
2:50 Makes You Stronger* – Iris Vasquez, USA 5 minute short
Introduction and Q/A with American Indian Film Institute Tribal Touring Program Director Mytia Smith
3:00 Little Caughnaqaga – Reaghan Tarbell, USA 56 minute documentary
Introduction and Q/A with film Director Reaghan Tarbell. Reaghan works at NMAI in DC. He is Mohawk from Canada.
4:10 How Raven Stole the Sun* - Briana Albini, USA 8 minute short
4:20 Sparkling Igloo - Brigitte Lebrasseur, Canada 7 min Documentary Short
4:30 Exile - Zacharias Kunuk, Canada 48 min Documentary
5:20 The Voice of Our Spirit – Rachel Naninaaq Edwardson, AK, USA 50 min Documentary
Introduction and Q/A with film Director Rachel Edwardson
6:20 INTERMISSION
Saturday, January 10, 2008 - Evening
6:40 Welcome back and introductions
6:45 Sikumi – Andrew Okpeaha Maclean, AK. USA 15 minute dramatic short
7:00 Too Late* – Gabrielle McKinnon, USA, 15 minute short
Coyote and Frog* - Duwayne Sherman, USA 14 minute short
Introduction and Q/A with American Indian Film Institute Tribal Touring Program Director Mytia Smith
7:35 Native Wind - Chip Comins, USA 13 minute short
7:50 Floating – Blackhorse Lowe, USA 10 minute short
8:00 Older Than American – Georgina Lightning, USA 102 minute feature
Introduction and Q/A with film Director Georgina Lightning http://www.olderthanamerica.com/
9:45 Turquoise Rose – Travis Hamilton, USA 94 minute Feature Film
Introduction and Q/A with film talent Natasha Johnson
http://www.turquoiserosethemovie.com/
* American Indian Film Institute Tribal Touring Program
Film Finding thier own Dance directed by Robert Prince
Film Club Native Directed by Tracey Deer
