“NSI truly champions filmmakers and provides an immersive experience that is practical and thoroughly supportive.”
Kirsten Carthew
NSI alumna“NSI truly champions filmmakers and provides an immersive experience that is practical and thoroughly supportive.”
Kirsten Carthew
NSI alumna“NSI truly champions filmmakers and provides an immersive experience that is practical and thoroughly supportive.”
Kirsten Carthew
NSI alumna
Alumni films stream for free through NFB all month long
March 2, 2021
Throughout March films including nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up from Tasha Hubbard and Snow Warrior by Frederick Kroetsch will be available to stream.
Alumni presence at Berlinale
February 24, 2021
The festival runs online from March 1 to 5, streaming five alumni films. NSI IndigiDocs grad JJ Neepin was selected for this year’s Berlinale Talents; and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, program co-manager and director advisor, serves as a panelist.
Ian Bawa’s film Strong Son optioned by Farpoint Films
February 24, 2021
The film centres on a South Asian bodybuilder who moves back into his elderly father’s house to take care of him. Production is set to begin in 2022.
Alumni films stream at Kingston Canadian Film Festival 2021
February 24, 2021
Includes films from Tracey Deer, Wendy Hill-Tout, Rachel Cairns, Corey Marr, Amanda Strong and Kent Donguines. The festival runs from February 26 to March 7.
Kate Fenton’s Band Ladies scores ACTRA Toronto nomination for best series ensemble
February 19, 2021
The 19th annual ACTRA Awards will be held online this Sunday, February 21 at 8 p.m. on ACTRA Toronto’s YouTube channel.
Zellco Entertainment hosts virtual screening of Smoked Lizard Lips
February 18, 2021
The film begins streaming February 19. A portion of ticket sales will go towards keeping a local Manitoba movie theatre funded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
