FESTIVAL PREMIERE

DOC SHORT | CANADA | 24 MINUTES | English

Wîyamî Îpanumîtha (Women Drum Singers)

Director: Giona Smalleyes

In Îethka communities the drumbeat is the heart of the nation, but who are the drummers?

CAST & CREDITS

Director

Giona Smalleyes

Mentor

Jarret Twoyoungmen

Directors Bio

Giona Smalleyes is an emerging artist inspired by the landscapes of Mînîthnî and the everyday beauty of the reserve. She is new to exploring film practice, and recently painted her first mural. Giona is immersed in pow wow culture and likes to make regalia and bead.

Showtimes

November 8th – December 31st

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31 YEARS OF IMPACT

Elevating Native and Indigenous Voices Through Storytelling

Celebrating Culture & Community

Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) is the largest Native & Indigenous Film Festival in the U.S. and worldwide!

The first of its kind in Los Angeles.