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The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is excited to welcome you to our in-person Festival in Toronto from June 2-7, 2026. With an inspiring lineup of feature films, curated short film programs, live-performance events, exhibitions, and so much more, we have something for everyone!

For our 2026 Festival, we are choosing to open up spaces for much-needed dialogue that reflects what many of our artists and audiences are feeling at this moment. We want to share stories that will empower our continued resistance to the status quo. We will see works that uplift hope and strength and continue to speak truth to power. We know that Indigenous knowledge and ways of being are true pathways to a sustainable future. These ways are ancient. They have been laid out for us as the original instructions of how humanity can coexist with our Mother Earth. No borders, man-made laws, nor colonial governments can supersede the original caretaking instructions of the lands that Indigenous Nations have been carrying since time immemorial.

Kicking off our 26th annual Festival is our Opening Night Screening feature AKI, directed by Darlene Naponse, an exquisite meditation on the relationship between community and the earth. AKI stuns with unforgettable cinematography matched by an ingenious soundtrack by Juno Award–nominated cellist Cris Derksen and multi-instrumentalist Julian Cote.

With over 126 works as part of the officially selected program representing 56 distinct Indigenous Nations from 20 respective countries, we welcome everyone to celebrate with $10 tickets for film screenings, and many free, pay-what-you-can, or low-barrier rated events.

Celebrating the close of our Festival is the Closing Night Screening of Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), directed by Zacharias Kunuk, a traditional Inuit tale about a betrothed love lost, the promise of a new life gone awry, and the hope of love returned, with a lingering troll and magic realism steeped throughout. With authentic performances by first-time actors, Wrong Husband brings Inuit culture and folklore to life in stunning cinematic fashion.

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Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

Tickets are on sale NOW for the 26th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, taking place June 2-7, 2026 (Toronto) and June 8-14, 2026 (online)! Get your Festival access at imagineNATIVE.org/box-office.

Get the right Festival access for you! We’re breaking down all of our current ticketing options so you can plan your perfect Festival season.

🎟️ Single Screening Tickets:
In-person ($10): Access to one screening during our in-person Festival in Toronto (June 2-7, 2026). Only $8 for seniors and students with ID when purchased at the on-site imagineNATIVE Box Office during the in-person Festival. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.
Online ($8): Access to one feature film or one short film program during the online Festival (June 8-14, 2026), subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🎉 Special Event Tickets: Make the most of your in-person Festival experience in Toronto with tickets to our special events. Tickets can be purchased on the Event Schedule.

🍿 Ticket Packages:
5 Ticket Package ($45): 5 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
10 Ticket Package ($80): 10 tickets to any in-person Festival screening. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💼 In-Person Festival Pass ($250): Includes 1 ticket to all in-person screenings (8 tickets can be redeemed in advance; all others can be redeemed at the on-site Box Office on the day of the screening), 1 special event ticket, access to Industry Days and the imagineNATIVE Swapcard platform, 15% discount on Festival merchandise, and discounts with select imagineNATIVE partners. Can be purchased via the Box Office.

💻 Online Festival Pass ($50): Access to all of the films available to watch during our online Festival, subject to location geoblocking and distribution rights. Can be purchased via the Box Office.
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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#imagineNATIVE #IndigenousFestival #IndigenousFilm #IndigenousMedia

The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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The imagineNATIVE Programming Team has curated a series of recommendations to help you navigate what to watch at this year’s Festival. Visit the Event Schedule to see when screenings take place and to book your tickets. We have something for everyone!

🎬 Land-Based (AKI, Short Film Program: On the Land, Ea, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, River of Spirits, Boca Vieja, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Intergenerational + Family (Short Film Program: What's to Come, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, SPI, Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, The Colleano Heart, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Meadowlarks)

🎬 Strong Matriarchs (Short Film Program: Parenting Under Pressure, Nika & Madison, Walls – Akinni Inuk, Mārama, Blood Lines)

🎬 Traditional + Contemporary Legends (Short Film Program: Legendary Lineages, Short Film Program: Revitalized Legends, Short Film Program: Survivance, Short Film Program: Families by the Fire, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband))

🎬 Resistance (Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild], Short Film Program: In Defiance, Mārama, Nika & Madison, River of Spirits)

🎬 Sixties Scoop + Residential Schools (Meadowlarks, What We Carry)

🎬 Abstract Expression (Levers, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Short Film Program: Land Meditations, Dream Touch Believe)

🎬 For a Good Laugh (Short Film Program: Crack-ups, Short Film Program: Witching Hour)

🎬 In Community (AKI, Ceremony, Short Film Program: Love Has No Gender, Powwow People, Boca Vieja, Journey Home, David Gulpilil)

🎬 Developed Through the imagineNATIVE Institute (imagineNATIVE Originals, Mārama, Klee | part of Short Film Program: Witching Hour)
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On Thursday, June 4, we welcome everyone to join us and @WeAreOTV for an Industry Days event, the Table Read Club: Indigenous Narratives, featuring live performances of scripts from the imagineNATIVE Screenwriting Shorts Lab.

📅 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Thursday, June 4, 2026
📍 CBC Studios Atrium | 250 Front St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

🔗 Visit our link in bio to view our Industry Days schedule and secure your spot today!
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🎬Two ways in. One unforgettable night.

The Ultra VIP experience is officially SOLD OUT!
Now’s your chance to secure one of the final remaining seats for the Graham Greene Tribute Night before they’re gone.

A special opportunity to experience Thunderheart (1992) on the big screen while celebrating the career, impact, and legacy of Graham Greene alongside artists, storytellers and film lovers to honour Indigenous film and storytelling.

Tickets are going FAST.
June 1, 2026
Doors open 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
🔗Link in bio

🎬Two ways in. One unforgettable night.

The Ultra VIP experience is officially SOLD OUT!
Now’s your chance to secure one of the final remaining seats for the Graham Greene Tribute Night before they’re gone.

A special opportunity to experience Thunderheart (1992) on the big screen while celebrating the career, impact, and legacy of Graham Greene alongside artists, storytellers and film lovers to honour Indigenous film and storytelling.

Tickets are going FAST.
June 1, 2026
Doors open 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
🔗Link in bio

🎬Two ways in. One unforgettable night.

The Ultra VIP experience is officially SOLD OUT!
Now’s your chance to secure one of the final remaining seats for the Graham Greene Tribute Night before they’re gone.

A special opportunity to experience Thunderheart (1992) on the big screen while celebrating the career, impact, and legacy of Graham Greene alongside artists, storytellers and film lovers to honour Indigenous film and storytelling.

Tickets are going FAST.
June 1, 2026
Doors open 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
🔗Link in bio

🎬Two ways in. One unforgettable night.

The Ultra VIP experience is officially SOLD OUT!
Now’s your chance to secure one of the final remaining seats for the Graham Greene Tribute Night before they’re gone.

A special opportunity to experience Thunderheart (1992) on the big screen while celebrating the career, impact, and legacy of Graham Greene alongside artists, storytellers and film lovers to honour Indigenous film and storytelling.

Tickets are going FAST.
June 1, 2026
Doors open 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
🔗Link in bio

🎬Two ways in. One unforgettable night.

The Ultra VIP experience is officially SOLD OUT!
Now’s your chance to secure one of the final remaining seats for the Graham Greene Tribute Night before they’re gone.

A special opportunity to experience Thunderheart (1992) on the big screen while celebrating the career, impact, and legacy of Graham Greene alongside artists, storytellers and film lovers to honour Indigenous film and storytelling.

Tickets are going FAST.
June 1, 2026
Doors open 6:30 pm
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Toronto
🔗Link in bio

Presented by imagineNATIVE Institute in partnership with the @StoryBoard.Collectiveand with the support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, @cmf.fmc, and @IndigenousScreen, imagineNATIVE Institute selects four participants for the Indigenous Series Lab.

Entering this year’s cohort are Ajuawak Kapashasit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf, along with their projects, to work with staff and mentors, Blackhorse Lowe and Paula Devonshire, to develop a strong pilot script, pitch deck and oral pitch to share with upcoming international film markets.

The Indigenous Series Lab is a multi-phase, professional training program designed to support Indigenous writers in developing compelling scripted television series. Over the course of a six-month intensive, participants receive a stipend and engage in a structured process that builds both creative confidence and industry readiness.

The Lab combines rigorous story development with direct market access, including a residency at The Storyboard Collective House in Geneva, participation in the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and opportunities to attend and pitch at major international markets such as TIFF and the Berlinale. Throughout the program, participants also connect with established industry professionals through curated guest speaker sessions, gaining insight into the realities of development, production, and global distribution.

“The imagineNATIVE Institute is excited to partner with The Storyboard Collective to support Indigenous storytellers in bringing their series to life, connecting them with mentors, resources, and real pathways to markets,” said David Morrison, imagineNATIVE Associate Director. “This lab is about creating space for storytellers to develop authentic and ambitious work.”

"StoryBoard is proud to partner on this lab that provides the conditions: time, resources and market access; for these stories to move forward without compromise,” said Laure de Peretti de la Rocca, executive director of The StoryBoard Collective. “This cohort brings together four distinct voices and a powerful range of unapologetic Indigenous stories."

Presented by imagineNATIVE Institute in partnership with the @StoryBoard.Collectiveand with the support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, @cmf.fmc, and @IndigenousScreen, imagineNATIVE Institute selects four participants for the Indigenous Series Lab.

Entering this year’s cohort are Ajuawak Kapashasit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf, along with their projects, to work with staff and mentors, Blackhorse Lowe and Paula Devonshire, to develop a strong pilot script, pitch deck and oral pitch to share with upcoming international film markets.

The Indigenous Series Lab is a multi-phase, professional training program designed to support Indigenous writers in developing compelling scripted television series. Over the course of a six-month intensive, participants receive a stipend and engage in a structured process that builds both creative confidence and industry readiness.

The Lab combines rigorous story development with direct market access, including a residency at The Storyboard Collective House in Geneva, participation in the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and opportunities to attend and pitch at major international markets such as TIFF and the Berlinale. Throughout the program, participants also connect with established industry professionals through curated guest speaker sessions, gaining insight into the realities of development, production, and global distribution.

“The imagineNATIVE Institute is excited to partner with The Storyboard Collective to support Indigenous storytellers in bringing their series to life, connecting them with mentors, resources, and real pathways to markets,” said David Morrison, imagineNATIVE Associate Director. “This lab is about creating space for storytellers to develop authentic and ambitious work.”

"StoryBoard is proud to partner on this lab that provides the conditions: time, resources and market access; for these stories to move forward without compromise,” said Laure de Peretti de la Rocca, executive director of The StoryBoard Collective. “This cohort brings together four distinct voices and a powerful range of unapologetic Indigenous stories."

Presented by imagineNATIVE Institute in partnership with the @StoryBoard.Collectiveand with the support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, @cmf.fmc, and @IndigenousScreen, imagineNATIVE Institute selects four participants for the Indigenous Series Lab.

Entering this year’s cohort are Ajuawak Kapashasit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf, along with their projects, to work with staff and mentors, Blackhorse Lowe and Paula Devonshire, to develop a strong pilot script, pitch deck and oral pitch to share with upcoming international film markets.

The Indigenous Series Lab is a multi-phase, professional training program designed to support Indigenous writers in developing compelling scripted television series. Over the course of a six-month intensive, participants receive a stipend and engage in a structured process that builds both creative confidence and industry readiness.

The Lab combines rigorous story development with direct market access, including a residency at The Storyboard Collective House in Geneva, participation in the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and opportunities to attend and pitch at major international markets such as TIFF and the Berlinale. Throughout the program, participants also connect with established industry professionals through curated guest speaker sessions, gaining insight into the realities of development, production, and global distribution.

“The imagineNATIVE Institute is excited to partner with The Storyboard Collective to support Indigenous storytellers in bringing their series to life, connecting them with mentors, resources, and real pathways to markets,” said David Morrison, imagineNATIVE Associate Director. “This lab is about creating space for storytellers to develop authentic and ambitious work.”

"StoryBoard is proud to partner on this lab that provides the conditions: time, resources and market access; for these stories to move forward without compromise,” said Laure de Peretti de la Rocca, executive director of The StoryBoard Collective. “This cohort brings together four distinct voices and a powerful range of unapologetic Indigenous stories."

Presented by imagineNATIVE Institute in partnership with the @StoryBoard.Collectiveand with the support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, @cmf.fmc, and @IndigenousScreen, imagineNATIVE Institute selects four participants for the Indigenous Series Lab.

Entering this year’s cohort are Ajuawak Kapashasit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf, along with their projects, to work with staff and mentors, Blackhorse Lowe and Paula Devonshire, to develop a strong pilot script, pitch deck and oral pitch to share with upcoming international film markets.

The Indigenous Series Lab is a multi-phase, professional training program designed to support Indigenous writers in developing compelling scripted television series. Over the course of a six-month intensive, participants receive a stipend and engage in a structured process that builds both creative confidence and industry readiness.

The Lab combines rigorous story development with direct market access, including a residency at The Storyboard Collective House in Geneva, participation in the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and opportunities to attend and pitch at major international markets such as TIFF and the Berlinale. Throughout the program, participants also connect with established industry professionals through curated guest speaker sessions, gaining insight into the realities of development, production, and global distribution.

“The imagineNATIVE Institute is excited to partner with The Storyboard Collective to support Indigenous storytellers in bringing their series to life, connecting them with mentors, resources, and real pathways to markets,” said David Morrison, imagineNATIVE Associate Director. “This lab is about creating space for storytellers to develop authentic and ambitious work.”

"StoryBoard is proud to partner on this lab that provides the conditions: time, resources and market access; for these stories to move forward without compromise,” said Laure de Peretti de la Rocca, executive director of The StoryBoard Collective. “This cohort brings together four distinct voices and a powerful range of unapologetic Indigenous stories."

Presented by imagineNATIVE Institute in partnership with the @StoryBoard.Collectiveand with the support of the Schmidt Family Foundation, @cmf.fmc, and @IndigenousScreen, imagineNATIVE Institute selects four participants for the Indigenous Series Lab.

Entering this year’s cohort are Ajuawak Kapashasit, Erin Lau, Kristi Lane Sinclair, and Stevie-Ray Strangling Wolf, along with their projects, to work with staff and mentors, Blackhorse Lowe and Paula Devonshire, to develop a strong pilot script, pitch deck and oral pitch to share with upcoming international film markets.

The Indigenous Series Lab is a multi-phase, professional training program designed to support Indigenous writers in developing compelling scripted television series. Over the course of a six-month intensive, participants receive a stipend and engage in a structured process that builds both creative confidence and industry readiness.

The Lab combines rigorous story development with direct market access, including a residency at The Storyboard Collective House in Geneva, participation in the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, and opportunities to attend and pitch at major international markets such as TIFF and the Berlinale. Throughout the program, participants also connect with established industry professionals through curated guest speaker sessions, gaining insight into the realities of development, production, and global distribution.

“The imagineNATIVE Institute is excited to partner with The Storyboard Collective to support Indigenous storytellers in bringing their series to life, connecting them with mentors, resources, and real pathways to markets,” said David Morrison, imagineNATIVE Associate Director. “This lab is about creating space for storytellers to develop authentic and ambitious work.”

"StoryBoard is proud to partner on this lab that provides the conditions: time, resources and market access; for these stories to move forward without compromise,” said Laure de Peretti de la Rocca, executive director of The StoryBoard Collective. “This cohort brings together four distinct voices and a powerful range of unapologetic Indigenous stories."

The Artist Spotlight Directory was created to showcase and support Indigenous artists and industry professionals who have shaped imagineNATIVE’s 26-year history. Designed to highlight their work within the festival and increase visibility for Indigenous artistry, the directory is adding an additional 14 profiles, all past imagineNATIVE award winners, with plans to grow in the future. While these artists have extensive careers, the directory focuses specifically on their contributions to imagineNATIVE.

This project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts’ Digital Greenhouse Grant and the Strategic Innovation Fund: Cultivate Grant, with ongoing support from @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil.

Check out these amazing artists and their impactful work with imagineNATIVE!

Amanda Strong, Aleksei Romanov, Charlene Moore, Evelyn Pakinewatik, Jean Luc Kanapé, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Kaniehtiio Horn, Liselotte Wajstedt, Richard J Curtis, Robbie Wing, Sinakson Trevor Solway, Sunná Nousuniemi, Taylor Uchytil, and Tuomas Kumpulainen.

🔗 Visit our link in bio view the full Artist Spotlight Directory!
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We’re honoured to spotlight Indigenous artist Gabriel Ottawa at the upcoming Graham Greene Tribute Night.

Gabriel is the talented painter behind the portrait of legendary Indigenous actor Graham Greene that will be featured during the evening’s special presentation. Gabriel will join the stage and share insight into his personal connection to Graham.

Join us for a memorable night celebrating Indigenous excellence in film, art, and culture. ✨

Buy a ticket and Gabriel. Link in bio & on Eventbrite.

We’re honoured to spotlight Indigenous artist Gabriel Ottawa at the upcoming Graham Greene Tribute Night.

Gabriel is the talented painter behind the portrait of legendary Indigenous actor Graham Greene that will be featured during the evening’s special presentation. Gabriel will join the stage and share insight into his personal connection to Graham.

Join us for a memorable night celebrating Indigenous excellence in film, art, and culture. ✨

Buy a ticket and Gabriel. Link in bio & on Eventbrite.

It is with profound sadness that imagineNATIVE acknowledges the passing of a brilliant artist and special friend of the Festival, Cree cellist and composer Cris Derksen over the weekend. We spent the past few days taking in all of the stories and memories of Cris shared by the vast community of artists that are deeply impacted by this sudden and tragic loss.

Cris has been a familiar presence at the Festival for many years, as a programmed artist and supporter. They elevated many of our programmed works with their gift over the years, including this year’s Opening Night film, AKI, directed by Darlene Naponse.

Some of the programmed works composed by Cris include:
Pow.Wow.Wow (2011) by Lisa Jackson
Treading Water (2014) by Jérémie Wookey and Janelle Wookey
How to Steal A Canoe (2016) by Amanda Strong
Four Faces of the Moon (2016) by Amanda Strong
kahkiyaw kâtahkotanânaw (2021) by Barry Bilinsky, Moe Clark, Cris Derksen, and Jade Ehlers
Broken Angel (2022) by Jules A Koostachin

Cris’ gift was one that transcended genres and spanned many artistic fields from theatre, film, live performance, dance, orchestra, and the runway. She was a mentor, collaborator, friend, and loved one to many Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists both nationally and internationally.

For those who had the great pleasure in experiencing Cris perform it was obvious they were a talented musician who like all great artists put in the work and dedication to achieve their level of brilliance. Her music has been woven into so many spaces, and for that we are grateful.

We are holding the Indigenous arts community in our hearts as we navigate the grief surrounding this profound loss. To their family and loved ones, we acknowledge this immense loss and our thoughts are with you at this time.We are also thinking of Cris’ wife Bobby and sending prayers of strength and healing at this time.

Nyá:wen Cris for sharing your gifts with us while uplifting and inspiring others to create. You have broken new ground on the possibilities of what could be created with your instrument and left behind a beautiful legacy that will continue to inspire and influence new generations of talent. Rest in Power.

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

🕹️ The 2026 iNdigital Youth Collective has wrapped!

Over eight weeks, emerging Indigenous artists aged 14-24 dove headfirst into Unreal Engine 5 to explore the world of game design. We’re proud of how far each participant has come, taking their ideas from concept to creation through so many new and unfamiliar tools, embracing challenges along the way. Each participant brought so much of their creativity to the table, building unique interactive worlds that reflect their voices and imagination. Thank you to @IndigenousScreen, @Canada.Council, @OntarioArtsCouncil, and @TorontoArtsCouncil for supporting this program.

Want to experience their work for yourself? You can check out their original games at the iNdigital Space + Arcade at this year’s Festival!

🗓️ June 3-7, 2026
📍 TIFF Lightbox, Gallery | 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE, open to the public

Learn more about the iNdigital Space + Arcade and other Festival events by visiting our link in bio!
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#iNdigitalYouthCollective #iNdigitalSpace #IndigenousArt #UnrealEngine #Unreal5

📢 Attention Indigenous actors interested in a live table read event! 📢⁠
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ACTRA Toronto is proud to partner on @imaginenative Institute’s Screenwriting Shorts Lab, a professional development program for four Indigenous creatives looking to write a short film script. The selected screenwriters will develop an original short script from treatment to final draft, working closely with Indigenous story editors and select imagineNATIVE staff throughout the process. ⁠
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We are looking for Indigenous performers to take part in table reads of these scripts!⁠
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The table reads will take place in person on June 4 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the CBC Studios Atrium (250 Front St. West, Toronto). Four scripts (9-12 pages in length) developed in the lab will be read by selected group of performers. Performers will be reading for several roles across different scripts, and sometimes within the same script. ACTRA Toronto members (Full, Apprentice, or AABP) in good standing will be prioritized for the roles. Only performers over the age of majority will be considered.⁠
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An honorarium of $400 will be provided to the selected readers. ⁠
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The call for applications will close on May 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to apply now!

🌱 Registration is open for Seedlings Childcare!

Seedlings Childcare is for Indigenous artists and guests attending the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival with children 5 to 12 years of age. This service ensures industry professionals and other guests have the ability to attend programming throughout the day, knowing their children are being cared for in a safe environment.

Seedlings Childcare is located close to the TIFF Lightbox, where most of our Festival programming will take place, making it convenient for parents to go back and forth. Children will be provided with snacks throughout the day, as well as the opportunity to engage in culturally relevant activities and programming.

📅 June 3-7, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

💻 Capacity is limited. Registration is required. Contact lindsay@imagineNATIVE.org to register.

Provided in partnership with @SummerhillClub babysitting agency. Special thanks to @balancingactcanada, @RooAndYou and @DreamcatcherCharitable for their support of Seedlings.
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