2019 Indigenous Film Summit Schedule
(InJune 4 & 5, 2019
(Held at: Théâtre Cercle Molière, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G7)
Day 1 (June 4)
8:30 am - 9:00 am:
Registration and light breakfast
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Opening Introductions
9:20 am -10:05 am
Journey to Producing and Directing Your First Feature Film
Panelists: Jordan Molaro, Mark Ennis, Jessie Anthony, Rhayne Vermette.
Moderator by: Stefan Richard.
10:10 am - 10:45 am
Indigenous Interactive Media Art in Manitoba
Panelists: Dallas Flett-Wapash, Taylor McArthur.
Moderator Cecilia Araneda.
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Networking Break
11:10 am - 11:55 am
Where are all the Indigenous Producers?
Panelists: Jesse Wente & Doreen Manuel. Moderator: David Mcleod.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm:
Feast
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Micro Meetings
Guests: Kristy Assu (Telus Storyhive), Adam Garnet Jones (Telefilm),
Melissa Kajpust (Federgreen Ent.), and Robin Summerfield (CBC) and more.
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Darlene Naponse Directing Masterclass
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:00 pm - 3:40pm
I Made A Short Film - Now What?
Panelists: Jennifer Smith (Videopool), Kaya Wheeler (NSI), Monica Lowe (WFG)
Moderator: Elissa Kixen
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Workshop Series:
1.) Feature Film Screenwriting - Eva Thomas
2.) How To Work With APTN - Shelley MacDougall
4:50 pm - 5:35 pm
Short Film Screenings with Directors Q&A:
1.) "Lake" (5 min)
Dir. Alex Lazarowich
2.) "Bank Statement" (5 min)
Dir. Tyshana Hobson
3.) "Fright, Scare & Subscribe Trilogy" (11 min)
Dir. Cody Blacksmith
Day 2 (June 5)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and light breakfast
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Opening Greetings
9:10 am - 9:45 am
What Is The Future Of Indigenous TV & Cinema?
Panelists: JJ Neepin, Darlene Naponse & Kristy Assu.
Moderator: Lisa Charleyboy
9:50 am - 10:30 am
What Defines A Film As ‘Indigenous’?
Panelists: Doreen Manuel, Jim Compton, Eva Thomas.
Moderator: Kim Wheeler
10:30 am - 10:45
Networking Break.
10:45 am - 11:25 am
The Power Of Story Through Documentary
Panelists: Erica Daniels & Alex Lazarowich.
Moderator: Adeline Bird.
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Networking Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
Keynote Speaker: Tantoo Cardinal.
(Introduced By Tina Keeper)
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Queer Indigenous Representation In The Film Industry
Panelists: Adam Garnet Jones, Jonathan Lawrence, Amanda Smart.
Moderator: Amanda Kindzierski
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Networking Break.
2:15 pm - 3:10 pm
Indigenous Screen Office Presentation.
Jesse Wente & Kerry Swanson.
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
Closing remarks
3:20 pm - 4:00pm
Travel to Winnipeg Film Group Cinematheque Theatre.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Exclusive Summit Screening: “Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up”.
Screened at the Winnipeg Film Group Cinematheque
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Indigenous Film Summit Reception
