Native Reel Takes: AMRA Native Short Film Festival 2025

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Pow Wow Grounds Parking Lot
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1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. More info
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Native Short Film Festival

Join us as we screen six films by five Native American local and national filmmakers. Jada Brown kicks off the evening with a live performance, followed by the screenings of emerging and established filmmakers. This event takes place outdoors in the parking lot of All My Relations Arts and street food will be available for festival goers. Limited chairs are available. Guests are welcome to bring their own seating and warm attire. 

Featured films:

  • “River Bank” directed by Charine Pilar Gonzales (Tewa) 
  • “When Thunderbird Dances” directed by Khayman Goodsky (Bois Forte Band Of Chippewa)
  • “Tiger” directed by Loren Waters (Cherokee/Kiowa)
  • “How the Bear Got a Short Tail” directed by Elizabeth Day (Leech Lake Ojibwe) 
  • “The Comedian” directed by Ajuawak Kapashesit (Waskaganish Cree, White Earth Ojibwe Descendant) 
  • “Language Keepers” directed by Ajuawak Kapashesit 

Saturday, September 20th, 6:30-9 pm. Music at 6:30; screening at 7:15 pm. Screening run time is approximately 75 minutes. Learn more about the filmmakers and films here.