A selection of short films by indigenous filmmakers from around the world that explore relationships, grief, the strength of familial bonds, resilience, survival and the horrors of the past through a wide variety of genres, including drama, comedy, horror, sci-fi and surrealism.

Johnny is Emily’s first Native American boyfriend, and now that they’ve been dating for a few months, she’s going to take this golden opportunity to apologize for every microaggression she has ever made against Native Americans.

My First Native American Boyfriend

Johnny is Emily’s first Native American boyfriend, and now that they’ve been dating for a few months, she’s going to take this golden opportunity to apologize for every microaggression she has ever made against Native Americans.

When a loser is at odds with overcoming real loss, the "solution" he receives is a mysterious cube that he and his roommate must investigate to find any real closure.

The Grief Cube

When a loser is at odds with overcoming real loss, the "solution" he receives is a mysterious cube that he and his roommate must investigate to find any real closure.

A betrayal of trust between two sisters on the cusp of adolescence sets off a chain of events that has the potential to shatter their relationship forever.

Sista

A betrayal of trust between two sisters on the cusp of adolescence sets off a chain of events that has the potential to shatter their relationship forever.

After Rose is sent into the wild to gather the white camas, she must decide to protect her sister against a dangerous truth.

Dogwood

After Rose is sent into the wild to gather the white camas, she must decide to protect her sister against a dangerous truth.

During a blizzard on the tundra, a Sami woman is herding her reindeer when she is attacked by a man. Her sister senses that something is wrong and starts looking for her. Wrapped in fear and confusion, both women will unite in their fight for revenge.

The Tongues (Njoukcamat)

During a blizzard on the tundra, a Sami woman is herding her reindeer when she is attacked by a man. Her sister senses that something is wrong and starts looking for her. Wrapped in fear and confusion, both women will unite in their fight for revenge.

A Native American foster youth desperately struggles to accept his mother’s suicide as an ancient monster takes her shape to feed on his pain.

Intrepidus

A Native American foster youth desperately struggles to accept his mother’s suicide as an ancient monster takes her shape to feed on his pain.

An Aboriginal psychological horror, this is the story of a family terrorised by a child-stealing spirit.

The Moogai

An Aboriginal psychological horror, this is the story of a family terrorised by a child-stealing spirit.

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