Private Project

Cleaning's a Cakewalk

(Navajo Language Short) An imaginative and independent young boy, Albert, learns the value of hard work and finds his place in his community after having to clean the Chapter House which he finds out is no cake-walk in the park.

  • Ryan Begay
    Director
  • Ryan Begay
    Writer
  • Goldie Renee Tom
    Writer
  • Ryan Begay
    Producer
  • Goldie Renee Tom
    Producer
  • Kellyn Morris
    Key Cast
  • Trina Reid
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, family, navajo
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    13,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ryan Begay

Ryan Begay (Diné) A US Air Force veteran. Attended the Colorado Film School in Denver, Colorado. Completed BFA in New Media Art from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ryan has written and directed numerous short films, music videos, PSAs and continues to work behind the camera. Ryan continues to Write, Direct and Act as well as develop ideas for a stronger Diné/Native American presence in Film and Television both in front of and behind the camera.

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