Short Film Showcase | Emerging Artists
Saturday, Sep 26th @ 4:30 pm
FREE Admission | Reserve your seats!
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Join us and support Indigenous filmmakers!
Short-films to be showcased:
Louisa and the Fox, directed by Rae Corston
Choices, directed by Jessie Anthony
The Ballad of a Native Man, directed by Penny J. Gullion
Dressup, Andrew Genaille
Her Stories Have Always Been a Part of Me, directed by Naomi Watkins
Gâteau Girl (Pussy Pussy Pussy), directed by Shanelle St. Hilaire
Shipwrecked, directed by Sheri Ptolemy
ADANAC, directed by Elijah Alexander Chenoweth
Tsí Tkaròn:to, directed by KJ Edwards
PIYAK OSKAN, directed by Arnolda Dufour
Artist Circle: Following this event, join us for a casual artist circle with happy hour at Noble Pig — enjoy discounted drinks! Whether you’re emerging, established, or just exploring your creative path, this is a space for Indigenous artists and allies to gather in community.
Talk, catch up, create some art, or just hang out!
Awards & Recognition
> Cash donations will be accepted at the door for anyone wishing to contribute to this year’s IFF Short Film Audience Award cash prize.
The Audience Choice Award will be drawn during the event alongside two juried cash awards:
- Indigenous Resurgence Project award for Narrative Sovereignty: This award recognizes Indigenous filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling through the representation of Indigenous voices in the cinematic narrative.
Narrative sovereignty is the autonomy Indigenous creatives have in how they are depicted and represented in media, the freedom to explore non-colonial forms of storytelling, and the ability to openly challenge classic genres and tropes of the film world.
- Sc.wén̓wen Stseptékwll Award: Sponsored by Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation, this award celebrates an emerging filmmaker demonstrating strong craft and creative potential. Rooted in Stseptékwll — the Secwepemctsín word reflecting the all-encompassing stories, culture, and teachings of the Secwepemc people — it underscores Sc.wén̓wen’s commitment to the Kamloops Indigenous Film Festival and future generations of storytellers.
