The NatiVisions Film Festival offers Native American actors, filmmakers, writers, directors an opportunity to present their current work. Over the past 18 years we have created a very successful festival to present to the area reaching people throughout the United States.

Included every year, several Native-made movies that feature Q&A’s with Native American filmmakers.

Film screenings are free and open to all

Screenings are held at the Bluewater Cinemas located in the Bluewater Resort & Casino. www.bluewaterfun.com Along the Colorado River.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film

Rules & Terms

1) Entries must be by/or have a Native American/First Nation/Indigenous artist involved in the project (Please include tribal affiliation).

2) We accept films made by non-Native American filmmaker but the films must be Native American themed.

3) Works must be made within the past two years

4) Films in languages other than English with English subtitles will be accepted for consideration as long as they fit criteria #1.

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  • Jim Warne

    As always this is a great film festival. They had a great hybrid festival with virtual and limited in-person screenings to protect the community and the elders. I look forward to attending in person again soon! Pilámaya to the NatiVisions Film Festival.

    November 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much Jim we are very happy that you shared your film with our festival. We look forward to more in the future! :)

  • Rose Steller Burke

    Thank you NatiVisions for bringing our film, Home From School: The Children of Carlisle, to your audiences! What an honor to be awarded at your 2021 festival. Glad to have been a part of it!

    November 2021
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    Response from festival:

    What an awesome film. Thank you very much for sharing it with our festival and community . We wish you well for more great works in the future :)

  • Joey Clift

    Great festival! Super communicative, good people, great screenings!

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for the great review! we look forward to future projects screening here!

  • Ginew Benton

    I had a great time at NativeVisions Film Festival. The intimate setting but high quality films and film makers made for great networking without feeling like you’re competing for attention or “selling yourself.” You can jut be yourself and Everyone had their time to shine. I’m excited to submit further work to this festival in the future.

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    We thank you for attending this year and allowing us to screen your awesome project! We look forward to future screenings of your work!

  • Rodrick Pocowatchit

    Enthusiastic crowds, beautiful scenery and nice theatre venue. And the people are extremely nice.

    October 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Rod for your participation this year. We've always appreciated you visiting us throughout the years. We hope to see you again soon.