Program Length: 76 minutes
Dressup
Andrew Genaille (Ojibway/Coast Salish) • 8m • Canada • 2026 • English
A young lady takes a DNA test and finds out she's not indigenous, and confronts her mother about it.
Fistful of Vodka
Robert Joe (Northern Tutchone) • 15m • 2025 • Canada • English
A stranger arrives in a rural Yukon town, driven by a mysterious vendetta against the local bootlegger, sparking violent conflict.
Choices
Jessie Anthony (Onondaga) • 35m • Canada • 2026 • English
After a devastating family emergency, Elly is faced with the difficult decision to follow her dreams or leave the love of her life behind.
POOR
Theo Jean Cuthand • 13m • 2026 • Canada • English
An Indigenous trans man quits his abusive call centre job and ends up fighting an eviction, only to realize not everyone will survive his poverty.
The Superlative
Dawn Nagazina (Métis/settler) • 10m • 2026 • Canada • English
A superficially successful woman moves through a pivotal day feeling profoundly disconnected until a chance encounter invites her to rethink her choices with an honesty she has long avoided.
Corn Husk Doll
Yuma Dean Hester (Anishinaabe) • 14m • Canada • 2025 • Mohawk
Corn Husk Doll tells the story of a young, beautiful girl who neglects her community responsibilities. Despite warnings from the animals, she becomes distracted by her own reflection and slowly begins to turn into a corn husk doll with no face. This story reminds us to be humble, and to fulfill our responsibilities to our families, clan, and community.