Coming of age, uplifting the inherent divine connection to land, and falling back on ancestral knowledge. A Long Line of Ladies captures the strength of women upholding generational power and breaking cycles. Films included: Nisihkason Lex, Mother (EADNI), Whirlflow, Gabriela, Metal Belt, Long Line of Ladies, and Our Grandmother The Inlet.

A whimsical trek through the woods, connecting with and standing up for the earth, reconnecting with the past and present. Films included: Starlight Sojourn, Ni Wapiten (I see), NANGULVI, Follow, Nemi, The Bull of Cold, Rieban - The Fox, and Whistling Woods.

Based on the play of the same name by Kenneth T. Williams, and inspired by true events, Café Daughter is a coming-of-age story about Yvette Wong, a young Chinese Cree girl in 1960s Saskatchewan, who explores and embraces her Cree identity after the passing of her mother.Sensory Friendly Screenings are screenings where the environment is adjusted to accommodate people who would appreciate a positive, inclusive space, such as a relaxed attitude towards noise and movement, slightly lowered volume and lights at a dim level, and a minimal introduction with no Q&A. People also are more than welcome to leave their seats to roam around.

This program showcases some of the 16mm films made during Saugeen Takes on Film (STOF) intergenerational workshops from 2018 to 2023. Animating archival photographs, artifacts, and traditional knowledge, the filmmakers tap into their vibrant community, Saugeen First Nation, using hand-processing techniques with flowers. This screening is supported by Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre.

In this documentary, Mexican Tzotzil director Xun Sero confronts his past with honesty, understanding and forgiveness. As a Mexican Tzotzil, Xun grew up between the sacrality both of Guadalupe Virgin and Mother Earth. As a son, he grew up among the derision of not having a father and blaming my mother for it. “Mom” is a dialogue between mother and son exploring their contradictions, knowing and recognizing each other, and reflecting on naturalized violence and its reproduction.

In Inky Pinky Ponky, co-directors Damon Fepulea’i and Ramon Te Wake form a portrait of hope, pride, and persistence in the face of intolerance. Anchored on a magnetic performance by Faletau-Prescott, Te Wake and Fepulea’i bring us into Lisa’s world, a reality of pain and joy, and show that the latter will always win out.

The imagineNATIVE Originals program showcases the creations of up-and-coming filmmakers, developed through imagineNATIVE Institutes' commissioned mentorships and continuous year-round support.

I'm Just Here for the Riot is a feature-length documentary that dives into the mob chaos and dramatic aftermath of Vancouver’s shocking 2011 Stanley Cup riot.

Based on the play of the same name by Kenneth T. Williams, and inspired by true events, Café Daughter is a coming-of-age story about Yvette Wong, a young Chinese Cree girl in 1960s Saskatchewan, who explores and embraces her Cree identity after the passing of her mother. This screening is supported by Telefilm.