ComingSoon is excited to debut the exclusive trailer for the upcoming premiere of NiiMisSak: Sisters in Film at the 2024 Whistler Film Festival, where the documentary movie will be screened on December 6, 2024.
“The documentary delves into the journeys of IsKweWak (women) storytellers navigating the film and television industry. Sisters In Film emphasizes the vital role of Indigenous women in film and their contributions to socio-political change,” reads the synopsis. “Through an Indigenous women’s lens, alongside her colleagues, examines key themes and hurdles that have plagued the authenticity of Indigenous creators. Topics such as storytelling protocols, gender biases, representation, imposter syndrome, and the genre of Indigenous film are discussed while highlighting the power of Indigenous storytelling and the individual and collective practices that shape their identities.”
Check out the NiiMisSak: Sisters in Film trailer below (watch more trailers):
Who is in the NiiMisSak: Sisters in Film trailer?
The trailer features award-winning filmmaker Dr. Jules A. Koostachin as she pays tribute to Indigenous women behind the camera who’ve created space for their stories on screen. In the documentary, she will be joined by Marie Clements, Jessie Anthony, Kayah George, Tristin Greyeyes, Asia Youngman, and acclaimed documentarian Alanis Obomsawin.
NiiMisSak: Sisters hails from TELUS, with Patti Poskitt serving as the producer. The creative team will also include director of photography Mike Bourquin and editor Aren X Tulchinsky. This marks Koostachin’s latest directorial feature, following the critical success of last year’s WaaPaKe, a documentary that explored her own family’s confrontation with generational violence caused by residential schools in Canada. It won Best BC Film at the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival.
