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The 33rd Annual American Indian Film Festival  Date & Time: Friday, November 7, 2008 - Saturday, November 15, 2008
7:30 PM Location: Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema and the Palace Of Fine Arts
San Francisco, CA More Info: 415-554-0525
www.aifisf.com/home.php The 33rd Annual
American Indian Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA — The American Indian Film Institute (AIFI) proudly announces the 33rd annual American Indian Film Festival, November 7-15. As the nation's most prominent outlet for Native American films, the American Indian Film Festival will premiere over 80 new feature films, shorts, public service, music videos and documentaries from USA American Indian and Canada First Nation communities. The festival will run Nov. 7-12 at the Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema, One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level; and conclude Nov. 13-15 at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon Street. @ Bay Street.
Among the feature films this year, the U.S. Premiere of Drew Hayden Taylor's In a World Created by a Drunken God will screen Nov. 7; the World Premiere of Coloring the Media on Nov. 13; and the U.S. Premiere of Zacharias Kunuk’s (Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner), Before Tomorrow, directed by Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Ivalu, on Friday, Nov. 14 at the Palace of Fine Arts.
"Remembering Floyd Red Crow Westerman (1936-2007)", a special film and music tribute, will be presented November 13 at the Palace of Fine Arts. Westerman was an accomplished singer/songwriter whose 1969 debut album "Custer Died for Your Sins" earned critical acclaim. He also was a human rights activist who performed with Sting in the rainforest benefits; and an actor who received world-wide attention and acclaim as "Ten Bears" in Kevin Costner's Dances with Wolves. The musical tribute will be directed by songwriter/performer Keith Secola and hosted by comic Charlie Hill and actor Max Gail.
On Friday, Nov. 14 at Theatre 39 (Pier 39) AIFI's Tribal Touring Program, a Native youth film workshop program supported by tribal host partners, will showcase 16 films from the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians, Brooks, CA; Stop the Violence Coalition, Hoopa, CA; and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Rohnert Park, CA. ADMISSION IS FREE.
AIFI's American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show, honoring filmmakers and showcasing contemporary Native American talent, will be held Saturday, November 15, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Palace of Fine Arts. Special guest hosts include Michael Horse, Tonantzin Carmelo, and Michael Spears. Fourteen awards will be presented including Best Film, Best Actor and Best Documentary. The show features an eclectic mix of live entertainment by established and emerging Native artists and performers. New country artist Crystal Shawanda (Dawn of a New Day), will headline the evening.
A complete schedule will be available online the week of October 6, 2008. All programs are open to the general public and will require tickets for admission.
Advance Tickets available thru AIFI by calling 415-554-0525. Visa & Mastercard accepted. Tickets also sold at the door.
*** November is National American Indian Heritage Month. AIFI welcomes all audiences, all colors, to participate at festival screenings, seminars and awards show. http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/ |
