Skoden Indigenous Film Festival is back for its fourth-year and will once again take place in the beginning of April 2022 within the shared territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples (Vancouver, British Columbia). Formed by the School of Contemporary Art at Simon Fraser University (SFU), this festival aims to create an inclusive space for Canadian based Indigenous filmmakers. Writers, Directors, producers, and Lead Performers of all ages and experience levels can represent their film virtually (and potentially on the big screen) in 2022.

Additionally, our goal is to Indigenize the SFU community and amplify the voices of Canadian Indigenous artists. The Festival will be organized by students at SFU. We want to create more proactive conversations and spaces for reconciliation. Skoden!

Awards & Prizes

Best Film: An award selected by the judges as the best all-around film.

Audience Favourite: An award chosen by the audience for their most favourite film.

Trickster Award: An award for the most innovative filmmaker who bucks conventions and redefines style. This award values creativity over experience.

Rules & Terms

Must be Canada-based and have an Indigenous person in a major creative role (director, producer, writer, lead actor).

The films can be about anything! and can be short and long narrative and documentaries.

All ages and experiences levels are welcome to submit.

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  • K. J. Edwards

    I had the most wonderful and inspiring time both screening and attending this year's Skoden Indigenous Film Festival (2022). The programmers, coordinators, staff and volunteers were all so incredibly kind and passionate about the work. As a filmmaker, it was an honour to participate in a talk back session. The audience was warm and inviting. Niá:wen to everyone involved. Looking forward to attending and screening again in the future.

    April 2022
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  • Mission and Theory Inc.

    Words can not explain how wonderful this festival is. There is true thought and care that is given to each filmmaker, and I commend them on their dedication to bringing awareness to Indigenous stories. A very rewarding experience.

    April 2021
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  • Hayle Gallup

    Given the current climate for hosting a film festival, I was very surprised that these dedicated individuals pulled this together in such a good way! They situated themselves according to place by acknowledging the territories, and deeply shared their "why" for showcasing Indigenous film. I was blown away by the submissions!

    COVID could have cancelled this event, but you pushed through in a creative way!

    Mēduh | Thank you!

    May 2020
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  • Jack Belhumeur

    Thanks for hosting this year online despite challenges the world threw at us all.
    Best wishes for next year

    April 2020
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  • Everett Sokol

    Amid the COVID-19 crisis I appreciate the this festival still did everything they could to create a digital online festival. They were responsive and I thank these organizers for their hard work during this strange time.

    April 2020
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