#skoden Directed by Damien Eagle Bear From infamy to a viral phenomenon, #skoden tracks the story of how a photo became an iconic Indigenous meme and the man behind the image. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June […]
They Are Sacred Directed by Kim O’Bomsawin Through intimate encounters with Anders, They Are Sacred gives viewers unique access to the world of an autistic child, and to follow his father’s journey to bring back traditional First Nations perspectives in our contemporary world. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual […]
So Surreal: Behind the Masks Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson In So Surreal: Behind the Masks, director Neil Diamond takes us on an international journey spanning time from the period when Northwest Coast masks were collected in massive quantities, accumulating in private and public collections, to the present day as Indigenous communities work […]
The Spirit Who Swims Directed by Bev Sellars and Garry Tutte A love manifesto to Salmon foregrounding its spiritual and material importance to Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June 19-22, 2025. […]
Reel Injun Directed by Neil Diamond Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. The film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories in their own […]
Sweet Summer Pow Wow Directed by Darrell Dennis Jinny, torn between her mother’s expectations and her love for contemporary dance, meets Riley, a troubled boy escaping his abusive home, on the Pow Wow circuit. Together, they find a brief but transformative escape through a summer of love. — This screening is part of the Victoria […]
Saints and Warriors Directed by Patrick Shannon Set against the backdrop of the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament and the battle for Indigenous sovereignty, Saints and Warriors captures a story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable spirit of Haida Gwaii. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration […]
Qaqsoss naka Wahantuhsis (Fox & the Tiny Demon) Directed by Tara Audibert Qaqsoss, a fox who has fled from a dangerous pack of wolves, finds herself in a mysterious, enchanted forest. There, she is pursued by Wahantuhsis, a tiny demon who unintentionally sabotages her efforts to find peace. — This screening is part of the […]
They Have to Hear Us: Canada’s Duty to Consult Inuit Directed by Zacharias Kunuk Through interviews with Inuit across Nunavut, and documentation of a three-year community hearing process during the COVID pandemic, Zacharias Kunuk explores what meaningful consultation in the 21st century means within the context of a large-scale mining expansion on Baffin Island. — […]
NiiMisSak: Sisters In Film Directed by Jules Koostachin This feature length documentary weaves the shared truths with the raw personal experiences of being an IsKweWak (women) storyteller in the film/television industry, specifically in British Columbia. Featured IsKweWak storytellers include Jules Koostachin, Marie Clement, Jessie Anthony, Kayah George, Tristin Greyeyes, Asia Youngman, and Alanis Obomsawin. — […]
Lii Michif Niiyanaan: We Are Métis Directed by Gregory Coyes and Madeline Ell Who are the Métis? Elders, artists, activists, and scholars examine the unique history of Métis people in Canada and share their diverse perspectives on what it meant to be Métis today. Li Michif Niiyannaan is a love letter to the courage, determination, […]