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Aug 22, 2015
Native Cinema Showcase
New Mexico History Museum

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian, the museum presents the latest in Native documentaries, shorts and features during the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market. To see the full list of daily films and times, log onto www.AmericanIndian.si.edu.

Today’s films:

1 pm, Longhouse Media Retrospective

(Total running time: 90 min.) Over the past decade, Longhouse Media’s mission has been to bring the tools of digital media to Indigenous communities for self-expression, cultural preservation, and social change. Introduced by Tracy Rector, executive director & co-founder, Longhouse Media.

March Point (USA, 2008, 54 min.) Directors: Tracy Rector, Annie Silverstein, Cody Cayou (Swinomish), Travis Tom (Swinomish), Nick Clark (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) Three teenagers from the Swinomish Reservation in Washington State are asked to make a film about two oil refineries that are harming the health of the people, the land, the water and the traditional way of life. As they take on the responsibility of making a documentary film about an issue that affects their community, Cody, Nick, and Travis gain a new sense of themselves.

Rez Life (USA, 2005, 3 min.) Directors: Nick Clark (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde), David Aleck, Martin Edwards A poetic film about the choices a boy faces on his path to manhood on the reservation.

Giving Thanks (3 minutes) Two Worlds Inside Out (USA, 2010, 2 min.) Director: SuperFly 2010 Animation Group In this animated live-action short from Longhouse Media youth share what’s good about themselves and their community.

How Chipmunk Got Its Stripes (USA, 2011, 3 min.) Director: Students of the Tulalip Heritage School The youth of Tulalip Heritage School use light box animation to tell a traditional Tulalip tale.

Unreserved: The Work of Louie Gong (USA, 2009, 3 min.) Director: Tracy Rector (Seminole) Footwear with a multicultural identity—artist/activist Louie Gong introduces an iconic brand of skate shoes to Coast Salish art.

Reviens-moi (USA, 2012, 2 min.) Director: Tracy Rector (Seminole) Memories of the past rekindle a young man’s yearning for his childhood sweetheart.

HUITZILOPOCHTLI (Hummingbird) (USA, 2013, 6 min.) Director: Tracy Rector (Seminole) in collaboration with Kalpulli Tlaloktekuhtl 2013 Presented by a family danza group, Huitzilopochtli, incorporates the movements of hummingbirds in the presentation of an Aztec prayer. Performed in Seattle for the protection of Seattle’s iconic mural art in danger of demolition.

Samish Canoe Journey (USA, 2014, 5 min.) Directors: Tracy Rector (Seminole) and Lou Karsen Follow the Samish Nation from their home waters to the majestic shores of the Quinault Indian Nation.

The Voice of Snoqualmie Falls (USA, 2014, 5 min.) Director: SuperFly 2014 - Group 1 The Snoqualmie Falls remains a place of healing and clarity for the Snoqualmie Tribe who recognize the water as sacred.

Cupcakes (USA, 2012, 5 min.) Director: SuperFly 2012 - Group 3 Writer: Sierra Ornelas (Navajo) Sometimes cupcakes are just too good to resist!

3 pm, Shorts Program IV

(Total Running Time: 106 min.)

Bloodlines (USA, 2014, 11 min.) Director: Christopher Cegielski (Navajo) A wolf kills a calf on the ranch of young Dustin and his brother. They hope to win the praise of their stern father by killing the wolf. When Dustin has the wolf in his gun’s sight, everything changes.

Keeping Quiet (Canada, 2010, 9 min.) Director/Writer: Shane Belcourt (Métis) Moody, black-and-white cinematography underscores the loneliness of a man who has lost his partner. Shown in the 2011 Native Cinema Showcase.

Biegga savkala duoddariid duoken lea Soames/Wind Whispers There is Someone Behind the Tundra (Norway, 2006, 10 min.) Director: Ken Are Bongo (Sámi), Elle Sofe Henriksen (Sámi) As dancers travel through time and space, enjoying the wonders of the sky, they find different objects that connect them to their Sámi ancestors. The film’s impressionistic imagery is inspired by the work of Sámi poet Synnøve Persen. Shown in the 2007 Native Cinema Showcase.

Balmoral Hotel (Canada, 2015, 10 min.) Director: Wayne Wapeemukwa (Métis) Through an expressive dance presentation, Balmoral Hotel tells the story of a First Nations sex-worker located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

From Cherry English (Canada, 2004, 10 min.) Director: Jeff Barnaby (Mi’kmaq) A visually startling allegory about the loss of language and identity. Shown in the 2006 Native Cinema Showcase.

Indigo (Canada, 2014, 9 min.) Director: Amanda Strong (Métis) Indigo struggles to revitalize her spirit before death.

The Little Prince (Canada, 2009, 6 min.) Director: Vincent Papatie (Algonquin) Produced by: Wapikoni Mobile In French with English subtitles. A young man recounts his origin as a “little prince” and how he faced the difficulties he encountered in growing up. Shown in the 2009 Native Cinema Showcase.

Spring Fever (Canada, 2015, 17 min.) Director: Sally Kewayosh (Cree/Ojibwe) A coming-of-age story about teenage sisters (May and June) and their relationship. Drastic change is on the horizon with the imminent arrival of May’s baby. June must try to come to terms

8 pm, The Book of Life, at the Santa Fe Railyard Park screen (USA, 2015, 96 min.) Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez Producer: Guillermo del Toro This vibrant fantasy-adventure tells the legend of Manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in order to rescue his one true love and defend his village. Shown in the 2005 Native Cinema Showcase.

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