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Alumni news in brief, June 2020: NBC picks up Joseph Kay’s Transplant

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 04:53 PM PDT

It’s another monthly news roundup featuring updates from some of our past participants.

If you’re a former NSI program participant with news to share about your latest project, get in touch and we’ll get the word out on our website in alumni news, and on social media.

NBC picks up Joseph Kay’s Transplant

Season one of Transplant (pictured), the hit TV series on CTV by creator, showrunner and executive producer Joseph Kay (NSI Totally Television) and executive producer Virginia Rankin (NSI Global Marketing), has been picked up by NBC.

In the series, a skilled emergency medicine doctor flees Syria for Canada, in hopes of finding his place in a new hospital and country.

CBC orders season two of Michelle Latimer’s Trickster

CBC recently announced Trickster has been renewed for a second season. The drama series is based on the best-selling novel Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson. Michelle Latimer (NSI Drama Prize) created the series and directs.

In season one Michelle and Zoe Leigh Hopkins (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program) were writers on the series, Michelle was executive producer and JJ Neepin (NSI IndigiDocs) was associate producer.

Trickster is a supernatural thriller that follows an Indigenous teen named Jared who struggles to keep his family afloat when a stranger named Wade ruptures the balance (from CBC).

BJ Verot leads shorts to first feature film workshop

Join BJ Verot (NSI Drama Prize) via Zoom for a free workshop guiding you from shorts to first feature film on Thursday June 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. CT.

The workshop will cover BJ’s script writing process, finding the right people to collaborate with, the importance of learning to be your own producer and how to set benchmarks with each film project to have a successful career. After the talk, there will be a 30 minute Q&A.

RSVP to training@winnipegfilmgroup.com. The event is free, but donations to The Winnipeg Film Group are gladly accepted.

Ryan Cooper receives IPF producer bursary

Ryan Cooper (CBC New Indigenous Voices, NSI IndigiDocs) is the recipient of an IPF Producer Bursary for creators/producers of scripted short-form series with his project My Sassy Sasquatch.

Ryan is one of three participants to receive the bursary from the Independent Production Fund and Banff World Media Festival. The bursary provides a full-access virtual networking pass for the BANFF 2020 virtual edition; complimentary registration and a travel subsidy to attend the 2021 Banff World Media Festival; and exclusive mentorship / professional development opportunities over the summer.

Todd McCauley selected to Whistler producer’s lab

Todd McCauley (NSI Features First) is one of six producers selected to the Whistler Film Festival’s Producers Lab, with his project The Medicine Line. The two-phase lab prepares Canadian producers to rework, pitch, market and sell their creative content while also being immersed in business opportunities at the festival.

Chloé Leriche receives Telefilm feature film funding

Telefilm Canada announced nearly $8 million in funding for six French-language feature films, including Soleils Atikamekw by writer/director Chloé Leriche (NSI Drama Prize).

On June 26, 1977, a van carrying seven people plunges into the Rivière du Milieu, north of Saint-Michel-des-Saints. Two Quebecers escape, but five young people from the Manawan community lose their lives. Produced in collaboration with the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan, Soleils Atikamekw is freely inspired by the dreams, impressions and memories of the family and friends of the victims of this tragedy.

NFB projects from Kat Baulu and Sheona McDonald

The National Film Board green lit a slate of new productions and co-productions including Lab Doc Project and Saturday Night by producer Kat Baulu (NSI Drama Prize), and Out of Darkness by director Sheona McDonald (NSI Global Marketing).

The Lab Doc Project features four short documentaries about Nunatsiavut rituals, history and culture told from Inuit perspectives in collaboration with communities.

Saturday Night explores loneliness in Latin American immigrants living in Montreal and introduces a bittersweet approach to aging through the sensual lens of dance.

Out of Darkness tells the story of a mother’s journey through loss, acceptance and joy as she supports her young child’s gender transition.

NSI alumni films coming to nfb.ca in June

This month two films by NSI alumni will debut on nfb.ca.

Starting June 15: The Road Forward, a feature-length musical documentary by Marie Clements (NSI Storytellers, Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program).

Shot in Vancouver, this musical documentary by BC Métis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements connects a major turning point in Canada’s civil rights history – the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s – with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Starting June 17: The Tournament, world premiere of a short film by Sam Vint (CBC New Indigenous Voices).

Over the course of a weekend tournament in Minnesota, youth sledge hockey teams from the US and Canada battle for supremacy. Designed for players who have a physical challenge, the fundaments of the sport – passing, shooting, trash talking your opponents – remain the same.

NSI Features First-developed screenplay named semi-finalist in Vail Film Festival screenwriting contest

Cherries, developed through NSI Features First by Matt Sadowski and Amelia Wasserman, was a feature screenplay semi-finalist in the 2020 Vail Film Festival Screenplay Contest.

Cherries follows an anxious and cynical young woman who gets caught up in a high-stakes misadventure on her 16th birthday when her flighty and reckless Irish-twin sister befriends a pretty boy delinquent.

Cherries has also placed at Slamdance Script Competition (finalist), Best Feature Script 2020 Vancouver Bad Ass Film Festival (nominee), 2020 Female Eye Film Festival (quarterfinalist) and 2019 Cynosure Screenplay Awards (quarterfinalist).

NSI alumni receive Harold Greenberg Fund support

Congrats to the following NSI alumni who received support from the Harold Greenberg Fund Script Development Program.

Story option

First to second draft

Second to third draft

Polish and packaging

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Building bridges to love, acceptance, empathy and understanding through storytelling

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 04:43 PM PDT

“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kind.” – Dalai Lama

Today is #BlackoutTuesday and I’m again reminded of the importance of building bridges to love, acceptance, empathy and understanding through storytelling.

As one of the first black families to live in a rural Mennonite community in the 1970s, I value shared cultural experiences and their power to transform perspectives and lives. Recent conversations with my Mennonite husband and mixed-raced children compel me to actively make a difference to live in a more peaceful and loving world.

The work we do at NSI is critical in amplifying the voices of underrepresented storytellers across our nation. By doing so, we build those bridges to greater understanding.

Now, more than ever, we need to hear each other’s stories.

Let’s take good care of each other.

Educational resources

Where to donate

Books

Shows

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Get your online pass for Gimli Film Festival

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 04:07 PM PDT

Online passes for Gimli Film Fest’s 20th anniversary are now on sale.

For the first time, you can watch Gimli Film Festival (GFF) from the comfort of your home.

Your festival pass provides access to GFF On Demand, a Netflix-style streaming platform with over 130 film titles.

Passes for GFF On Demand provide access to unlock 20 films of your choice over the five days of the festival – Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday, July 26.

There is also free film programming via GFF Live Stream. This five-day schedule of feature films, short film programs, filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions and more will be available to anyone across the globe for FREE, streamed live directly on GFF’s website.

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Manitoba storytellers pitch their projects to an industry panel following expert coaching from international trainer Jan Miller

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 02:35 PM PDT

Eight Manitoba content creators recently pitched their project ideas to a panel of industry experts as part of the Manitoba Content Creators Development Accelerator – a new online initiative from the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) in partnership with Film Training Manitoba (FTM).

The online workshop series was designed to help creators develop story ideas while in isolation due to COVID-19. The panel was the culmination of coaching sessions with international trainer and film/TV consultant Jan Miller. Jan worked with the participants to prepare them and their projects for their big moment in front of the experts, with the ultimate goal of helping bring the projects to the screen.

“This program is a terrific boost to new voices,” said Jan. “Participants perfected their storytelling skills and pitched to industry experts in a safe and supportive environment: the best combination for learning.”

The industry pitch panel included:

“We got to experience some great pitches,” said Avi Federgreen. “Participants definitely all benefited from Jan’s work. And it was great to have such strong representation from the emerging film community in Manitoba. The accelerator is an important program that fosters and helps emerging talent in Canada and it needs to continue.”

The selected participants were:

“The experience of workshopping my project with Jan was so rewarding,” said participant Joshua Hood. “The feedback and advice she gave helped bring my project to the next level – far beyond what I was expecting from the accelerator. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to pitch to some of Canada’s top content producers, and I’m hoping some long-term relationships are formed as a result!”

Training took place online between May 10 and May 27, 2020 and included mentoring / feedback sessions and a final pitch forum. Participants were assigned work to prepare for the initial workshop, with work in between to perfect their pitch.

The Manitoba Content Creators Development Accelerator was made possible by Program Partner Film Training Manitoba (FTM). FTM is a member of the sector council program funded by the Province of Manitoba’s Economic Development and Training. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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Watch TV shows, shorts, features + more from NSI alumni on APTN lumi

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 12:59 PM PDT

Today we turn to APTN lumi in part four of our series about online video platforms featuring projects by NSI alumni.

APTN lumi allows you to sign up for a free five-day trial. After that you can still access content for free but titles are limited. To enjoy the full experience, sign up for $4.99 per month. You’ll need to be logged in to your APTN lumi account to access the links below.

Yup, our NSI parental glow is on – we continue to be proud of our alumni for educating and entertaining us. APTN lumi features the entire catalogue of NSI IndigiDocs films and, as always, there’s something for everyone.

NSI IndigiDocs films

7 Minutes | 2016 | 7:29 mins

Producer Marilyn Poitras, director Tasha Hubbard

An Indigenous woman’s lived experience with safety in a country where missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls has become a contemporary phenomenon.

ahkâmêyimo nitânis (Keep Going My Daughter) | 2019 | 12:34 mins

Producer Chris Ross, director Candy Fox

A young couple, Andrea and Colby, narrate a love letter to their daughter that began before she was born.

Alice and Kevin | 2014 | 12:01 mins

Producer Christopher Read, director Sam Vint

Alice Taylor files a Canadian Human Rights complaint to fight for her adult son with cerebral palsy and get him the care he needs in their remote fly-in community.

An Ecstatic Professional | 2014 | 9:30 mins

Producer Damien Ferland, director Rhayne Vermette

Who is Rob Vilar? He is an (almost) criminally unknown character actor living in Winnipeg.

Big Momma | 2019 | 10:57 mins

Producer Damien Eagle Bear, director Caitlyn Pantherbone

This inspiring film follows Preston Stimson, an aspiring comedian, musician and dancer who calls himself Big Momma.

Cedar Tree of Life | 2018 | 10:32 mins

Producer April Johnson, director Odessa Shuquaya

A look at how three Indigenous women use cedar and share their knowledge in contemporary and traditional contexts.

Cree Code Talker | 2016 | 13:27 mins

Producer Cowboy Smithx, director Alexandra Lazarowich

The amazing true story of Charles ‘Checker’ Tomkin and the development of the code talker’s communication system during WWII.

Finding Sgt. Partridge | 2014 | 14:28 mins

Producer Gabriel Constant

Two Peter Partridges, two worlds apart, two families searching. This film tells the story of a granddaughter who embarks on a search for her grandfather’s roots and finds much more.

Flat Rocks | 2017 | 10:07 mins

Producer Roxann Whitebean, director Courtney Montour

An intimate and never-before-seen look at 79-year-old farmer Louis Diabo’s relentless battle against the construction of Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway that tore through his land and the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in the 1950s.

From Up North | 2017 | 13:21 mins

Producer Janine Windolph, director Trudy Stewart

Trudy Stewart’s personal journey as a statement gatherer for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Indian in the Child | 2017 | 10:20 mins

Producer Luther Alexander, director Amanda Kindzierski

An opinion piece that explores the diverse lives of young urban Indigenous adults growing up in Winnipeg.

Jane and the Wolf | 2016 | 9:40 mins

Producer Rachel Garrick, director Nadine Arpin

A story about the lives of women who embody the definition of a warrior.

Leave it on the Water | 2018 | 12:14 mins

Producer Michele Mundy, director Steve Sxwithul’txw

A group of Indigenous youth train for outrigger canoe races.

Lost Moccasin | 2018 | 11:37 mins

Producer Darcy Waite, director Roger Boyer

A Sixties Scoop survivor goes on a journey to speak with his family about the day he was taken from his mother.

Mia’ | 2015 | 8:30 mins

Producer Bracken Hanuse Corlett, director Amanda Strong

A young female Indigenous street artist named Mia wanders the city painting scenes from blood memory.

Mihkowapikwaniy | 2018 | 11:15 mins

Producer Petie Chalifoux, director Micheal Auger

Mihkowapikwaniy captures the best of Indigenous tradition with current forms of healing including dance, food and laughter.

NDNS on the Airwaves | 2016 | 11:27 mins

Producer Janet Rogers, director Jackson 2bears

The trials and triumphs of CKRZ 100.3 FM radio over its 25-year life span.

Nosisim | 2017 | 10:33 mins

Producer Sage, director Sonya Ballantyne

A granddaughter attempts to reconcile her grandmother’s past with her own future by searching for an elusive drawing.

Path Without End | 2019 | 10:44 mins

Producer Christine Friday, director Cara Mumford

A dance documentary focusing on the Friday family, who take back their power from the Shingwauk residential school.

Released | 2015 | 10:11 mins

Producer Jennifer Bowen-Allen, director Chantal Rondeau

A First Nation traditional artist, recently released from prison, re-stitches the fabric of her life together one piece at a time.

The League | 2015 | 9:55 mins

Producer Justina Neepin, director JJ Neepin

Norman Meade, Aboriginal Mixed Curling League founder, shares his story of when he started curling and how the league began, along with his hopes for the next generation of curlers.

Spirit of Birth | 2015 | 12:08 mins

Producer Michelle St. John, director Rebeka Tabobondung

After a colonial legacy of silencing Indigenous women’s wisdom, a mother and midwife seek out traditional birth practices.

Traditional Beats | 2014 | 9:04 mins

Producer Crystal Greene, director Cameron Courchene

In this brief history of the drums of Indigenous Peoples, we discover where they came from, what they represent and why they are always present.

When the Children Left | 2018 | 11 mins

Producer/director Charlene Moore, producer Ryan Cooper

The dangers Indigenous kids face when they have to leave home to pursue an education. Kyle Morrisseau was found in a river after he left his community for high school in Thunder Bay.

TV series – Fiction

Cashing In | Seasons 1-4 | 2008 | 22 mins | Drama

Director/executive producer Norma Bailey (NSI Totally Television), writers Trevor Cameron, Mike Gosselin, Elizabeth Denny, Joe Thornton (all NSI Storytellers). NSI Storytellers provided opportunities to writer, director and producer participants within the series.

Full of sharp executives, smooth dealers and colourful clientele, the North Beach Casino is a successful gaming palace recently purchased by Matthew Tommy.

Caution May Contain Nuts | Seasons 4 + 5 | 2017 | 22 mins | Comedy

Director Trevor Anderson (NSI Drama Prize), Producers Eric Rebalkin (NSI Business for Producers), Camille Beaudoin (NSI Totally Television, NSI Features First)

Nothing is off limits in this fast-paced sketch comedy series.

Mohawk Girls | Seasons 1-5 | 2012 | 23 mins | Comedy/Drama

Director Tracey Deer (NSI Storytellers), producers Christina Fon, Catherine Bainbridge (both NSI Global Marketing)

Follow the lives of four young Mohawk women as they navigate love, relationships and life on the rez in this modern-day dramedy.

TV series – Documentary/Lifestyle

Arm Nation | Season 1 | 2018 | 22 mins | Sports

Co-producers, field producers and writers Maureen Marovitch (NSI Drama Prize, NSI Global Marketing), David Finch (NSI Drama Prize, NSI Totally Television) – who also directs.

Follow Canadian athletes as they train to become the best of the best in the fast-growing sport of arm wrestling.

Dreamcatcher Bios | Season 1 | 2018 | 22 mins | Documentary

Director Ernest Webb (NSI Aboriginal Cultural Trade Initiative), producers Christina Fon, Catherine Bainbridge

Find out how some of the world’s most famous Indigenous athletes, actors, astronauts and musicians got to the top of their game.

First Across the Line | Season 1 | 2019 | 22 mins | Sports

Director/producer Paul Rickard (NSI Aboriginal Cultural Trade Initiative), director Courtney Montour

Meet Indigenous athletes, coaches and sports legends from across Canada.

First Contact | Seasons 1 + 2 | 2018 | 45 mins | Documentary

Producer Vanessa Loewen (NSI Global Marketing)

Six Canadians, all with strong opinions about Indigenous Peoples, embark on a 28-day journey that will change their lives. The travellers leave their homes behind to visit Indigenous communities and learn about the lives of Indigenous Peoples.

Future History | Seasons 1 + 2 | 2018 | 23 mins | Lifestyle/Culture

Director/producer Jennifer Podemski (NSI Global Marketing)

Celebrating the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous knowledge. Follow archaeologist / activist Kris Nahrgang and dancer / activist Sarain Fox as they learn what it means to have an Indigenous world view.

Guilt Free Zone | Season 3 | 2018 | 22 mins | Music/Variety

Producer Laura J. Milliken (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program)

A variety series about a struggling speakeasy and the odd characters that keep it afloat.

Queen of the Oil Patch | Season 1 | 2018 | 22 mins | Lifestyle/Culture

Director Frederick Kroetsch (NSI Business for Producers)

Massey Whiteknife uses his female alter ego to get his oil-patch company back on top.

Taken | Seasons 1-4 | 2016 | 22 mins | Documentary

Host/director/writer/executive producer Lisa Meeches (NSI Storytellers), writer/executive producer Kyle Irving (NSI Global Marketing), writer/executive producer Rebecca Gibson, director JJ Neepin, writer Sonya Ballantyne (NSI IndigiDocs, CBC New Indigenous Voices)

This true-crime series focuses on solving the mysteries behind Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

The Other Side | Seasons 4 + 5 | 2018 | 22 mins | Documentary/Science Fiction

Producers Bob Crowe, Jennifer Podemski, Wally Start (all NSI Global Marketing)

A team of paranormal investigators who, with the guidance of an Indigenous Elder, seek the truth behind Canada’s real-life ghost stories.

Tribal Police Files | Seasons 1 + 2 | 2019 | 23 mins | Documentary

Director/Producer/Host Steve Sxwithul’txw

Tribal Police Files takes you on a journey into the action-packed and often dangerous world of Stl’atl’imx police officers as they put their lives on the line to keep their communities safe, healthy and proud.

Warriors TKO | Seasons 1 + 2 | 2007 | 24 mins | Sports

Director John Barnard (NSI Features First), producer Kyle Bornais (NSI Features First), producer Vanessa Loewen

Get a ring-side seat as Indigenous fighters train together, learn from each other and fight!

TV series – Kids and Youth

Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show | Season 1 | 2016 | 22 mins | Youth

Director/producer Loretta Todd (Featuring Aboriginal Stories Program)

A leading edge, adventures-in-science series that inspires Indigenous youth to explore the world, ask questions and learn from Indigenous scientists.

Guardians Evolution | Season 3 | 2017 | 22 mins | Animation

Director Trevor Cameron, producer Anand Ramayya (NSI Drama Prize, NSI Totally Television, NSI Global Marketing)

A group of young teens wake up from a cryogenic sleep 41 million years in the future. Civilization has been destroyed and they soon learn they’re not alone on the planet.

Louis Says | Season 3 | 2018 | 23 mins | Kids

Director/producer Lioz Bouganin (NSI Business for Producers)

Follow the adventures of six-year-old Randy and his best friend, Katie, as they help Louis, a Cree Elder, with his work around the community in this animated series.

That’s AWSM! | Season 1 | 2018 | 22 mins | Youth

Host Darcy Wait (NSI IndigiDocs, CBC New Indigenous Voices)

Celebrities are paired up with Indigenous youth to take on various adventures in a non-stop thrill ride, including motocross, flyboarding and indoor skydiving.

Tiga Talk | Seasons 1-3 | 2008 | 24 mins | Kids

Producer Vanessa Loewen

Three stuffed animals – Tiga the wolf cub, Gertie the gopher and Gavin the goose – live with their human friends Jodie and Jason.

Mini-series

Between Two Worlds | Season 1 | 2019 | 4 mins | Documentary

Director/producer Ernest Webb, producers Catherine Bainbridge, Christina Fon

Dan Issac and his new family are visiting traditional Mi’kmaq and Mohawk territories in an effort to reconnect with his roots and open a path forward for his daughter.

Colour of Scar Tissue | Season 1 | 2018 | 5-10 mins | Drama

Producer Darcy Waite

Half Ojibwe, half Finnish, three sisters overcome obstacles and racism as they adapt to their new life in the city.

Alumni: if you have other films on APTN lumi that are free to watch, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

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NSI IndigiDocs film êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines wins Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary at Hot Docs fest

Posted: 02 Jun 2020 09:31 AM PDT

NSI IndigiDocs film êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines, from director Theola Ross and producer Alex Bailey, has been honoured with the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. The award includes a $3,000 cash prize courtesy of John and Betty Youson.

IndigiDocs, run by the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI), is a two-phase, customized distance learning program providing training, mentorship and documentary film production.

In êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines, a Cree filmmaker and her white partner document their pregnancy and journey to parenthood. From the search for an Indigenous donor and midwife to their concerns about raising a child as an interracial queer couple, the joy of having a child together gives them the courage to overcome any obstacle.

Hot Docs jury members Sami Khan (filmmaker), Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (filmmaker, writer, actor) and Kathleen McInnis (producer) said, “For the remarkable strength of its convictions and the tenderness of its filmmaking, the jury grants the Betty Youson Award for Best Canadian Short Documentary to êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines, a film rooted in and guided by love.”

“This was an incredibly personal story to bring to the screen, and we are grateful for the support and mentorship provided by NSI IndigiDocs,” said Theola and Alex. “Winning this award at a world-renowned festival is an incredible honour and we look forward to sharing the film with more audiences around the world.

“Just as we learn from our Elders in our community and from those who hold knowledge, we see these opportunities in the same way. It is a chance to sit with the knowledge keepers of the film community and be given a chance to hold knowledge ourselves. As people who believe in community building, this award allows us to gain priceless skills, experience projects, enhance our careers and, more importantly, it allows us to then turn back towards our community and pay it forward.”

“Alex and Theola have created a beautiful and important film which deserves to be honoured in this way,” said program manager Kaya Wheeler. “It’s incredibly humbling to watch these stories come to life on the screen, play at festivals around the world and get industry recognition. Indigenous stories like these are powerful and will continue to make an impact on the audiences who see and hear them.”

Twenty eight short documentaries have been made through NSI IndigiDocs since 2014. Many have screened at festivals and events throughout Canada. ahkâmêyimo nitânis | Keep Going My Daughter screened at Hot Docs (2019). When the Children Left won the inaugural Indigenous Spirit Award and the Manitoba Short Film Audience Choice Award at Gimli Film Festival (2019). Big Momma, When the Children Left and ahkâmêyimo nitânis | Keep Going My Daughter all screened at Vancouver International Film Festival (2019). Path Without End screened at a special event in North Bay in March 2019. And ahkâmêyimo nitânis | Keep Going My Daughter and When the Children Left both screened at imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival (2019).

Hot Docs is an Academy Awards® qualifying festival for short documentaries and êmîcêtôcêt: Many Bloodlines now qualifies for consideration in the Documentary Short Subject category of the annual Academy Awards®.

NSI IndigiDocs is funded by Program Partners APTN, Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage, RBC Emerging Artists Project; Indigenous Training Programs Partner Directors Guild of Canada (DGC); Boot Camp Presenting Sponsor Manitoba Film & Music; Strategic Sponsor documentary Channel; Supporting Sponsors Telefilm Canada, Super Channel, CBC Gem, Corus Entertainment, A&E Television Networks; Provincial Sponsors Manitoba Film & Music, Creative Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA), Northwest Territories Film Commission, Creative BC through the Daryl Duke and William Vince Scholarship Fund; Industry Partner the National Film Board of Canada; Industry Supporters imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Service Sponsors Line 21 Media, iSplice Films. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

About APTN

APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world, creating a window into the remarkably diverse mosaic of Indigenous Peoples. A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, it’s the only one of its kind in North America. The network is Sharing Our Stories of authenticity in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages to nearly 11 million Canadian subscribers. With over 80% Canadian content, APTN connects with its audiences through genuine, inspiring and engaging entertainment on multiple platforms.

About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization. Renowned for having given many content creators their first breaks, NSI provides customized training, mentorship and production support through courses like NSI Totally Television, CBC New Indigenous Voices presented by NSI, NSI Features First, NSI IndigiDocs, NSI New Northern Voices and TELUS STORYHIVE.

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