ᒦᓇ /ᒥᓇ - ᐗᐙᔅᑕᐦᐃᑫᐤ
MÎNA - WAWÂSTAHIKÊW
(Next Wave)
Next Wave: A Web Series Showcase
The American Indian Film Institute (AIFI) in partnership with Bawaadan Collective is proud to co-present Next Wave. Presented on Bawaadan’s YouTube Channel, Next Wave is a special web series showcasing the next wave of Indigenous storytellers, and artists from across the world.
As a co-presenter, we were excited to have provided Next Wave with expanded programming. It provided us an opportunity to work with filmmakers to create original pieces and it allowed us to recommend previous work that has been screened in the American Indian Film Festival.
Please subscribe to Bawaadan’s YouTube channel. The support goes a long way helping to elevate all of the indigenous voices featured throughout the series.
AIFI Featured Work:
The Red Orchid
Deep in the Everglades of South Florida, an Indian tribe prepares for the coming of a dark entity which seeks to feed on their children come nightfall. With no time left, their only hope is to retrieve the sacred red orchid which lies in the heart of danger.
Directed by Montana Cypress
KÓNÁÁHOOT’ÉHÉ
A young Navajo teen faces adversities before embarking on his new path to better his life. However, these adversities he must face will tug between growing his intellectual capabilities or to keep him on the path of a dark journey.
Directed by Lonnie R. Begaye
Crow Colors
An AIFI Original, Crow Colors is a micro documentary about Santa Fe based Crow Artist, Del Curfman. Listen in as he shares his journey and philosophy about his art.
Executive Producer: AIFI
We
"WE" is a powerful anthem inspired by the strength and commitment of the Indigenous Water Protectors who laid it all on the line at Standing Rock, in support of the positive, life-affirming Spirit of Resistance sweeping the globe. Thunderbirds Raised Her are three sisters from the Lummi Nation, Katherine Jefferson, Billie Lynn Kennedy J and Dani Kili Kennedy Jefferson.
Directed by Stylehorse Collective
Indian Alley
Indian Alley shares the history of American Indians once living in the decaying neighborhood of downtown skidrow through the artistic visuals of six Native American artists that use their art to share not only the history of American Indians in downtown Los Angeles but the perseverance of who we are today in Los Angeles, California.
Directed by Pamela J. Peters