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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.

  • Dasha Levin
    Director
  • Mason Cazalet
    Director
  • Mihika Das
    Director
  • Matthew Wisdom
    Director
  • Dasha Levin
    Producer
  • Matthew Wisdom
    Editor
  • Mihika Das
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    LGBTQ+, Indigenous
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    13,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Chapman University
  • Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival
    Providence, RI
    United States
    August 10, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Student Film
  • Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival
    Palm Springs, CA
    United States
    September 26, 2024
    West Coast Premiere
    Festival Favorite
  • Out On Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    September 30, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Sioux City International Film Festival
    Sioux City, IA
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Way OUT West Film Festival
    Albuquerque, NM
    United States
    October 12, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Portland Film Festival
    Portland, OR
    United States
    October 20, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Tucson Film Festival
    Tucson, AZ
    United States
    November 9, 2024
    Arizona Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Dine College: Native American Indigenous Month Celebration
    Ganado, AZ
    United States
    November 26, 2024
  • Anchorage International Film Festival
    Anchorage, AK
    United States
    December 8, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Shortsfest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    January 22, 2025
    Honorable Mention
  • Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival
    Sebastopol, CA
    United States
    March 27, 2025
    Official Selection, Finalist
  • Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival
    Flagstaff, AZ
    United States
    April 2, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Seattle International FIlm Festival
    Seattle, WA
    United States
    May 24, 2025
    Pacific Northwest Premiere
    Official Selection
  • KASHISH Pride Film Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    May 20, 2025
    European Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Berkshire International Film Festival
    Berkshire County
    United States
    Massachusetts Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival
    Connecticut
    United States
    Connecticut Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Dasha Levin, Mason Cazalet, Mihika Das, Matthew Wisdom

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.

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