FESTIVAL PREMIERE
#skoden
Director: Damien Eagle Bear
Every meme has its story, #skoden, tracks the story behind an iconic meme that some see as a rallying cry for Indigenous peoples’ empowerment but to others is a grim reminder of the realities Indigenous people face living in so-called Canada.
CAST & CREDITS
Director
Damien Eagle Bear
Writer
Damien Eagle Bear
Producer
Damien Eagle Bear, Priyanka Desai
DIRECTORS BIO
Nitsitapii. Amateur Physicist. Frybread Eating Machine.
Damien Eagle Bear is a multitalented filmmaker from the Kainai Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy.
His work includes mockumentaries, videography, music videos, short documentaries, narrative short films, and web series. His skill set includes directing, screenwriting, producing, editing, and cinematography.
Damien’s work explores the themes of belonging and Indigenous resilience. His appreciation of the cinematographic art form leads him to work in multiple positions on projects, often digging his hands into the process of making each film.
