Isolation

After her relationship fails, Nabaahii catches Covid-19 and finds herself forced to return to the Navajo Reservation from college.

  • Rainie Dawn Jones
    Director
  • Rainie Dawn Jones
    Writer
  • Rainie Dawn Jones
    Producer
  • Alex Owen
    Producer
  • Sienna Strasser
    Key Cast
    "Nabaahii"
  • Leticia Crisp
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Ian King
    Key Cast
    "Logan"
  • Marino Vigil
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Fitzgerald Clark
    Key Cast
    "Grandpa"
  • Kathleen Antonio
    Key Cast
    "Grandma"
  • Jadarius Conn
    Key Cast
    "Medicine Man"
  • Kelvin Benally
    Key Cast
    "Medicine Man assistant"
  • Jadarius Conn
    Crew
  • Owen Yazzie
    Crew
  • Nathaniel Lerma
    Crew
  • Alex Owen
    Crew
  • Yucong Li
    Crew
  • Brett Lalicker
    Crew
  • Jared Michaelis
    Crew
  • Matthew Ahearne
    Crew
  • Sean Rodriquez
    Crew
  • Matthew Yatsayte
    Crew
  • Keegan Dame
    Crew
  • Octavia Endishchee
    Crew
  • Kelvin Benally
    Crew
  • Logan Reano
    Crew
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Coming of age
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Navajo
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Raw
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:4:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arizona State University
  • Senior Showcase
    Tempe
    United States
    December 9, 2022
    ASU Fall 2022 Senior Showcase
    F. Miguel Valenti Award for Ethical Filmmaking
Director Biography - Rainie Dawn Jones

Ya'at'teeh shi ei Rainie Jones yinishe. Tohtsoni nishli doo bitani bashacheen doo naalani da shinali doo tachini da shi cheii. Hello, my name is Rainie Dawn Jones and I just introduced myself in my Native tongue, Dine Bizaad or Navajo. I am from Shiprock, New Mexico. This is a small town that resides on the Navajo Nation near the Four Corners. I am 22 years old and graduated from ASU with a bachelors in Film and Media Production as well as a minor in American Indian Studies.

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Director Statement

I am a Native American film enthusiast, with a passion for writing and directing. The film Isolation will introduce and educate people the true reality of my Indigenous culture.