Aspiring FN film-makers...

Posted: March 25, 2015

On March 27th, 28th and 29th the ImagiNATIVE Film and Video tour will be at BLMS and up to six Indigenous youth will learn to write, shoot and edit their own short video in two or three days (5 hours per day) using equipment they already have. The workshop will be facilitated by aboriginal filmmaker Ariel Smith and all completed films will be screened at BLMS as part of the Youth Shorts Program which is open for the public to come and enjoy on Sunday March 29th at 3pm.There will also be a feature presentation of the movie Trick or Treaty on Friday evening at 7pm at BLMS in the theatre. Trick or Treaty? (2014Alanis Obomsawin (Aenaki)85:00 Rated PGThis award winning film succinctly and powerfully portrays the community's struggle to retain treaty rights and protect the land of their descendants. While providing an examination into contemporary treaty issues, the film ultimately points to an inalienable truth: that all Canadians are treaty people and we are all part of the solution.  Alanis Obomsawin has been making documentary films since the 1960's. One of Canada's most celebrated artists, Alanis is committed to conveying Indigenous perspectives and stories in her body of work, which includes over 40 films and videos. At the inspirational age of 82, Alanis remains a vital and leading voice in international Indigenous Cinema.