The Arctic Indigenous Film Fund (AIFF) and Telefilm Canada are proud to announce the world premiere of the Witness film series at the Skábmagovat Film Festival in Inari, Finland, on January 24, 2025.
The series features five short films by Arctic Indigenous filmmakers, offering powerful insights into how climate change is impacting their lives and communities. The filmmakers will be in attendance, sharing their stories and engaging with audiences.
Join us at Skábmagovat to experience transformative storytelling from the Arctic!
🔗 Learn more about the films and screenings here: Skábmagovat Film Festival
📅 Time: Premiere on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4 PM.
Rerun on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4 PM.
📍 Location: Skábmagovat Film Festival, Inari, Finland
Featured Films and Filmmakers:
- The Children Were Taken from the Land, Now, the Land is Being Taken from the Children
By Carmen Kuptana (Inuvialui) and Eriel Lugt (Inuvialui) - Red-Shaded Green
By Johannes Vang (Sámi) - This Is A Story About Salmon
By Princess Daazhraii Johnson (Neets’aii Gwich’in) - Lessons From Our Grandfather
By Jennifer Kibaluk (Inuk) and Ashley Qilavaq-Savard (Inuk) - Civilized
By Marc Fussing Rosbach (Inuk).
About the program
The Witness program is a collaborative initiative by AIFF and Telefilm Canada, providing Arctic Indigenous filmmakers with professional mentorship, a platform to tell their stories, and connections to a global network of Indigenous creators.
