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2008 FILMS A to Z
Burn The Wagon
USC's Sonya Oberly takes us through the day of tribal life. Shot on an actual Indian reservation (hushed voiced)...
Cherokee Eye
Cherokee Eye is a filmmaking boot camp designed to include the rural Cherokee youth of Eastern Oklahoma in the digital revolution. "Therapy Never Ends" is a comical look at group therapy seen through the eyes of Native youth.
Hoopa Creation Story
The Hoopa Creation Story tells the origins of the Hoopa tribe located in Northern California. It is voiced by Hoopa tribal member Kayla Carpenter.
Isabel
Produced as part of the FOX Television show “ON THE LOT”, Isabel is a compelling and frightening story of one father’s turmoil.
Liminality
The supernatural do battle in this Native American vampire tale.
Migration
Migration tells the story of a brother and sister who are forced to flee for their lives carrying a small bag of seeds that will grow a new world.
Mile Post 398
When it comes to depicting life on the Navajo Nation, Mile Post 398 captures the essence of surviving day-to-day living as the shadows of alcoholism pound at the door. From his earliest memories, Cloyd has witnessed the uglier side of life while being surrounded by alcohol abuse and domestic violence.
Out of Control
As part of the Weengushk Film Institute's Summer Scenes Film Program, Out of Control, is one of three films produced in the summer of 2008. This film follows the reckless behavior of teenagers joy riding on the reservation. Written, produced, directed, shot and edited by native youth located on the M'Chigeeng and Wikwemikong Reservation in Ontario Canada.
Paperwork
Paperwork is the story of three brothers who are forced to deal with the impending deportation of their father. As they wait for the final decision, the story focuses on the relationship and family bond of the brothers. Inspired by an actual event.
River of Renewal
In River of Renewal, Jack Kohler, a "sidewalk Indian," discovers his roots among the Klamath River tribes while investigating the crisis in the land of his ancestors. Conflict over water and wildlife in the Klamath Basin turned farmers and ranchers against American Indians and salmon fishermen in Oregon and California.
The Three Medicines
Jason Hunter's first documentary about a Cree healer and how he received this gift to heal. Told by the elder himself in Eastern Cree, the viewer can learn first hand about traditional aboriginal life ways. Visually beautiful with a respect for the elders and their time-honored customs, The Three Medicines is a strong debut. Winner of Best Student Film at the 2007 Cherokee International Film Festival.
The Unity Runners
The Unity Runners is a short piece produced as part of the Moose Factory Film Workshop in Ontario, Canada. In August 2006, the Youth Unity Runners of the Cree First Nations were taken to Moose Factory and ran the length of the Moose Cree Reservation. This event highlights the Cree First Nations ability to unite and come together. Lucas Trapper directs his first film and takes the audience through the runner's journey.
Through Our Eyes
Through Our Eyes is an important documentary about the Federated Indian Tribes of Graton Rancheria. This piece was produced in conjunction with the American Indian Film Institute's Tribal Touring Program and had youth participants helping in the film's production.
Walking On Turtle Island
Set in the 1880's, a young native man loses his family to disease and seeks revenge. He attacks a small wandering mining party and decimates them. The young Native dies in the fire fight and travels to the spirit world. There he meets a family of spirits who cannot let him"crossover" to see his family until he remedies his intense anger. They send him back to modern day Los Angeles to help the "two-leggeds."
World of Shadows
This experimental five-minute short is a "day-in-the-life" peek at the world of a Native American character known only as the "Traveler"
