Handwoven
A lyrical portrait of Nikyle Begay, a non-binary shepherd and weaver; working to preserve their way of life through the traditional art of weaving.
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Dasha LevinDirector
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Mason CazaletDirector
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Mihika DasDirector
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Matthew WisdomDirector
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Dasha LevinProducer
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Matthew WisdomEditor
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Mihika DasCinematography
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Genres:LGBTQ+, Indigenous
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Runtime:9 minutes
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Completion Date:June 15, 2024
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Production Budget:13,500 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Chapman University
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Flickers' Rhode Island International Film FestivalProvidence, RI
United States
August 10, 2024
World Premiere
Best Student Film -
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film FestivalPalm Springs, CA
United States
September 26, 2024
West Coast Premiere
Festival Favorite -
Out On Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film FestivalAtlanta, GA
United States
September 30, 2024
Official Selection -
Sioux City International Film FestivalSioux City, IA
United States
October 4, 2024
Official Selection -
Way OUT West Film FestivalAlbuquerque, NM
United States
October 12, 2024
Official Selection -
Portland Film FestivalPortland, OR
United States
October 20, 2024
Official Selection -
Tucson Film FestivalTucson, AZ
United States
November 9, 2024
Arizona Premiere
Official Selection -
Dine College: Native American Indigenous Month CelebrationGanado, AZ
United States
November 26, 2024 -
Anchorage International Film FestivalAnchorage, AK
United States
December 8, 2024
Official Selection -
Hollywood ShortsfestLos Angeles, CA
United States
January 22, 2025
Honorable Mention -
Sebastopol Documentary Film FestivalSebastopol, CA
United States
March 27, 2025
Official Selection, Finalist -
Flagstaff Mountain Film FestivalFlagstaff, AZ
United States
April 2, 2025
Official Selection -
Seattle International FIlm FestivalSeattle, WA
United States
May 24, 2025
Pacific Northwest Premiere
Official Selection -
KASHISH Pride Film FestivalMumbai
India
Asian Premiere
Official Selection -
American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film FestivalCannes
France
May 20, 2025
European Premiere
Official Selection -
Berkshire International Film FestivalBerkshire County
United States
Massachusetts Premiere
Official Selection -
Connecticut LGBTQ Film FestivalConnecticut
United States
Connecticut Premiere
Official Selection
Dasha Levin is a documentary filmmaker from San Diego, California, with a passion for sharing the stories of underrepresented communities. He focuses on sharing the stories of social issues and the environment. As a graduate of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts with a Bachelor's Degree in Documentary Filmmaking, Levin has created projects based around social issues, combat sports, and equality.