The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian presents the New York Native Film Festival in New York, May 5-7. In conjunction with the New York native exhibition, the festival highlights filmmakers, new films, fan favorites and filmmakers’ discussions of what makes New York an Indigenous place.
All screenings are free; see the full program at americanindian.si.edu.
The Native New York Film Festival is part of the museum’s Native Cinema Showcase. Special support was provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
Program schedule
Friday 5 May, 6.30–8 p.m.
Little Caughnawaga: to Brooklyn and back (Canada, 2008, 57 mins.)
Director: Reaghan Tarbell (Mohawk)
Preceded by Rotinonhsión:ni Ironworkers (Canada, 2020, 6 mins.)
Directors: Carlee Kawinehta Loft (Mohawk), Allan Downey (Dakelh/Nak’azdli Whut’en)
A discussion with Reaghan Tarbell (Mohawk), director of Little Caughnawaga: to Brooklyn and backfollow.
Saturday May 6, 1-3 p.m.
Made in New York: Retrospective Short Film Program
Travel back in time with this special collection of classic short films ranging from witty to thrilling that celebrate New York City.
A discussion with Terry Jones (Seneca), director of soup for my brotherfollow.
Saturday May 6, 3-5 p.m.
Guardians of the game (USA, 2016, 82 mins.)
Director: Judd Ehrlich
Sunday May 7, 1-3 p.m.
New York Native Shorts Program
Featuring both established and emerging filmmakers, this program presents eight unique short films from the Shinnecock Nation to the Haudenosaunee.
A discussion with Terry Jones (Seneca), director of Wild/Futureand Jeremy Dennis (Shinnecock), director of Mom’s housefollow.
Sunday, May 7, 3-5 p.m.
Point of Consciousness (USA, 2019, 74 mins.)
Director: Treva Wurmfeld
Producers: Treva Wurmfeld, Julianna Brannum (Comanche), Alli Hunter Joseph (Shinnecock)
