Los Angeles PREMIERE

Animation | USA | 3 MIN 21 Sec | English

My First Dance

Director: Erica Pretty Eagle Cozad

My First Dance (2025) is a story inspired by a young girl’s first time entering the powwow/dance circle. Through special moments before, during, and after the ceremony, the film captures the beauty of tradition, family, and community. It reflects the love, guidance, and connection that surround her as she steps into her identity, honoring the generations who came before her.

CAST & CREDITS

Director

Erica Pretty Eagle Cozad

DIRECTORS BIO

Erica Pretty Eagle Cozad is a multidisciplinary Indigenous artist, designer, illustrator, and photographer. She founded Pretty Eagle Designs in 2013, working across graphic design, photography, illustration, motion graphics, and fashion media. She has experience both in front of and behind the camera, including modeling, fashion photography, and short-form film.

Her latest expansion of work includes public art installations, children’s book illustration and authorship, mural projects (paint & digital), social media marketing, and proudly owns her very own professional photography studio in Tulsa, OK.

When she’s not creating, Erica probably traveling to a powwow!

Showtimes

Friday, November 13
Screening: 4:20 pm

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AMC The Grove 14

189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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