Shattering the Pictures in Our Heads

An immersive documentary experience deconstructs the “Mythic Indian” stereotype with genuine perspectives from members of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes. This multi-screen art installation combines 360˚ and traditional video formats to create a three-dimensional environment steeped in the sights, sounds, and powerful stories from the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, NV & ID.

  • Karem Orrego
    Director
  • Destiny Max
    Director Intern
  • Lance Owyhee
    Director Intern
  • Carol Dalrymple
    Producer
  • Colene Paradise
    Producer
  • Destiny Max
    Key Cast
  • Lance Owyhee
    Key Cast
  • Karem Orrego
    Writer
  • Destiny Max
    Writer
  • Lance Owyhee
    Writer
  • Northeastern Nevada Museum
    Key Collaborators
  • Cheryl Hernandez
    Traditional Dancer
  • Terry Howard
    Musicians
  • Kit Julianto
    Musicians
  • Treyvin Hanks
    Musicians
  • Sean Davis
    Musicians
  • Project Type:
    Other
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Experimental, Immersive, Interactive, Installation, 360, Magical realism, Media
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 9, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Northeastern Nevada Museum
    Elko
    United States
    November 14, 2020
    Official Museum Solo Exhibition
  • Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
    Salt Lake City
    United States
    January 14, 2022
    Official Museum Solo Exhibition
  • Anthem Awards presented by the Webby Awards

    United States
    February 21, 2022
    Silver Award
  • Virginia Dares Cinematic Arts Awards for Decolonizing / Re-Indigenizing Media
    Blacksburg, VA
    United States
    November 19, 2021
    Best 360 Documentary
Director Biography - Karem Orrego

Karem Orrego, Edge of Discovery's Program Director, grew up in Lima, Peru. She graduated in 2016 with a BA in Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah. She has been involved in cultural, educational, and artistic film and art productions while working with non-profit organizations in Utah and Northeastern Nevada since 2014. Her most recent work focuses on creating an immersive documentary exhibition, which combines storytelling, video projections, 360° technology, and physical space to amplify voices historically minimized.

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Director Statement

Lance Owyhee (Shoshone-Paiute & Navajo)
Intern Director | Script Consultant | Narrator
“I wanted to be part of this project because it’s very close to my heart and takes an interest in what I’m into. Being able to amplify our voices and have people listen to what we have to say is pretty cool. I’m glad that I actually did it.”

Destiny Max (Hualapai & Navajo)
Intern Director | Script Consultant | Narrator
“This project helped me step up from my comfort zone in many ways. It gave me a voice when I was shy. In a way, I have now flourished. I think it’s important for younger Natives to see that even a small-town Native can do big things.”

Colene Paradise (Shoshone-Paiute)
Producer | Script Consultant | Local Historian
“Young people can do some really good work. Many adults go through life thinking they can’t do anything…but they can. I really like how the kids portrayed our community, our scenery, and the beauty. It was totally an amazing time.”

Carol Dalrymple
Producer
“We are grateful for the stories shared and lives changed for the better through these collective experiences. Congratulations to all participants, families, and friends, and donors–you made this possible!”