A beautifully layered debut “fillum” by Tsilhqot’in writer/director Trevor Mack. Portraits from a Fire is equal parts rez kid coming-of-age story and love letter to the healing power of story-telling. Tyler, an eccentric, lonely teenager spends his days making low budget films. His father, Gord (Nathaniel Arcand), has remained emotionally absent throughout Tyler's life. Visions of his late mother come to Tyler after he finds an old home video tape. When a mysterious, new friend (Asivak Koostachin) encourages Tyler to dig deeper than ever and showcase his most personal film yet, a reckoning unfolds, bridging past and future, life and death, and father and son. 

Winner, BC Emerging Talent Award, VIFF 2021

Winner, Best Canadian Feature, Edmonton International Film Festival 2021

Screening Sponsor: Screening Sponsor: Director Guild of Canada, BC District Council