Short Film Program: NEXT GEN
This next generation of storytellers have something to say when it comes to grounding oneself in homeland and community. These stories of return and reconnection, fulfilling our gifts to the community, healing through a crisis and picking up traditional knowledge of the land will leave you hopeful for the future. Film viewing availability during the online Festival (June 9-15, 2025): Itseetamapi (only in Canada) My Friend Saabe (not online; in-person only) Forest Echoes (available worldwide) Tuia Ngā Here (available worldwide) Mawtini (My Homeland) (available worldwide)
In-Person
TIFF Lightbox - Cinema 2
Jun 07
Virtual
Virtual
Jun 09
HST EXEMPTION: For Status card holders, please email boxoffice@imagineNATIVE.org if you wish to use your Status card to purchase packages or tickets online. Otherwise, you can visit the imagineNATIVE Box Office in person starting October 18 and present your Status card when purchasing tickets or packages.
Presented in Multiple Parts
My Friend Saabe
My Friend Saabe follows a young Rez girl who, with the help of Saabe, embarks on a journey to bring spiritual ...
| Morningstar Derosier | North American Premiere | Anishinaabemowin, English
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Forest Echoes
Set against the backdrop of the climate crisis and opioid epidemic, Forest Echoes follows Echo and Wild, urban...
| Eva Grant | Ontario Premiere | English
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Tuia Ngā Here
When a young boy fears for his grandfather’s health he looks to the land to seek a cure....
| Heriata Erana Rurehe, Kura-Kakerangi Turuwhenua | Canadian Premiere | Māori, English
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Mawtini (My Homeland)
A young Palestinian woman and an Indigenous Elder start a guerilla garden on the lawn of their shared apartmen...
| Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller | N/A | English, Arabic
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