2019 Dawson City International Short Film Festival Program DCISFF_2019_program_web | Page 23

FIRST EYES
Sacred by Nature
Trevor Solway, Siksika, Blackfoot Nation, Narrative, 9m
This story gives meaning to beautiful archival footage of the
Blackfoot people and reveals some of the history that put
one aspect of their cultural knowledge “on hold”.
Mommy Goes Race
Charlene McConini, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg,
Documentary, 6m
A touching portrait of the only female car racer in Kitigan
Zibi Anishinabe Nation. Charlene McConini juggles being a
super mum with derby racing she passionately undertakes
with her boyfriend and Charlie, an experienced Quebec
driver.
Qilliqtu (Shiny Object)
Kevin Tikivik, NU, Documentary, 5m
Just like his ancestors, the Inuk filmmaker Kevin Tikivik
dreamed of becoming a great hunter. Now living in an
urban setting, he reminds the viewers of the importance of
returning to one’s roots.
Gobmemainnas
(Ghost Story)
Niki Rasmus, Finland, Narrative, 7m
Storyteller Áslat Pieski shares a gripping story from his
childhood. As a young Sami boy, his usual trip home from
the store turns into a chase when he realizes he isn’t alone.
Eatnanvulos lottit
(Birds in the Earth)
Marja Helander, Finland/Norway, Experimental, 11m
Two sister ballerinas dance through the villages and
forests of the Sámi land in this whimsical and disarming
commentary on Indigenous sovereignty and land ownership.
Winner of Best Short Prize at Tampere Film Festival, 2018.
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