Today’s movies: Indian Market Classification X Winners 2014 Native Cinema Showcase

1 pm: Santa Fe Indian Market moving image Classification X winners

Total running time: 178 min.

This category is the 10th classification to be added to the SWAIA juried market. Awards for Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Animation Short, Experimental Short and Feature, and two Youth divisions recognize an artist’s dedication and skill in working with new media and innovative art forms while retaining a commitment to traditional creation and technique. Following the two Classification X screenings, a Q&A with attending winners will be moderated by Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet), Film Project Manager.

7 pm: Kumu Hina

(USA, 2014, 77 min.)

Directors: Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson

In English, Hawaiian, and Tongan with English subtitles.

During a momentous year in her life in modern Honolulu, Hinaleimoana “Hina” Wong-Kalu, a Native Hawaiian māhū, or transgender, teacher uses traditional culture to inspire a student to claim her place as leader of the school’s all-male hula troupe. But despite her success as a teacher, Hina longs for love and a committed relationship. Will her marriage to a headstrong Tongan man fulfill her dreams? As Hina’s arduous journey unfolds, her Hawaiian roots and values give her the strength and wisdom to persevere, offering a new perspective on the true meaning of aloha.

Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson have produced and directed many insightful and provocative documentaries about often overlooked social issues. Their films have been supported by Sundance, Independent Television Service (ITVS), and Pacific Islanders in Communications, and are used as outreach and educational tools by a wide range of organizations.

Preceded by: Wakening

(Canada, 2013, 9 min.)

Director: Danis Goulet (Cree/Métis)

In English and Cree with English subtitles.

The Trickster, Weesagechak, played by Sarah Podemski (Saulteaux), must confront the ferocious, cannibalistic Wendigo in hopes of ending her people’s suffering.

Danis Goulet (Cree/Métis) is an award-winning writer and director. Her short film Barefoot (2012) received a Special Mention from the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival Generation 14-plus international jury. Her previous films have screened at numerous festivals including Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Aspen Shortsfest, Berlin and imagineNATIVE.