2019 Dawson City International Short Film Festival Program DCISFF_2019_program_web | Page 22

saturday, April 20, 4 pm
@ Dänojà Zho Cultural CENTRE
curated by kerry barber
Thunderbird
Erin Collins, ON, Documentary, 3m
Thunderbird is a short documentary exploring the story of
Steven Collins, an international Olympic ski jumper. Using
archival footage and photos, Thunderbird gives a genuine
look at Steven’s story.
The Hunter
Daryl Kootenay, Cameron Kootenay,
Nakoda and Dine’ Nations, Documentary, 6m
The hunting lifestyle not only soothes the bellies of
community members, it also alleviates the hunters’ spiritual
longing for the land. Hunting respectfully is a way to feel
this connection.
TAMA
Jared Flitcroft, New Zealand, Narrative, 9m
Struggling with the realities of living with a broken father,
a deaf boy finds courage and strength in his culture, which
holds promise to heal his family’s wounds.
My Friend Michael Jones
Ian Leaupepe, New Zealand, Narrative, 15m
MJ’s obsessive compulsive need to avoid cracks in the
pavement and finger-tap door frames makes him a
target for relentless bullying by the “cool kids,” including
his neighbour Selena. When MJ discovers a secret that
threatens Selena’s standing within her devout Samoan
family and popular school clique, the two teenagers form an
unlikely bond through a shared passion for music and dance
and find a friend in each other in the most unexpected way.
Giant Bear
Daniel Gies, Neil Christopher, NU/QC, Animation, 12m
A timeless Inuit legend about a solitary man, a giant bear
and their daunting foes – each other.
Centered on a confrontation between the last monster bear
and an Inuit hunter, Giant Bear is a chilling short that brings
an ancient story out of the North.
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