The Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival, in collaboration with Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc, features the very best in Indigenous filmmaking and highlights Indigenous artists through value added engagement events over three full days of entertainment in the lead up to National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Curated and programmed entirely by an all-Indigenous committee, the festival takes place from September 25th to 27th at the iconic Paramount Theatre on 503 Victoria Street.
As an Indigenous Film Festival, the IFF short-film selection requires that a key creative (director, producer, writer, and/or lead actor) on the project self-identify as Indigenous.
We understand that some Indigenous people are disconnected from their lineage or unsure how to describe themselves - please feel free to use terms that you are comfortable with.
We're accepting films from across Turtle Island (North America) – productions based in British Columbia will be given priority. All ages and experience levels are welcome to submit.
Whether you’re a cinephile or simply eager to explore Indigenous narratives, the Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival promises three days of discovery, connection, and celebration.
- Narrative Sovereignty: This award recognizes Indigenous filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling through the representation of Indigenous voices in the cinematic narrative.
Narrative sovereignty is the autonomy Indigenous creatives have in how they are depicted and represented in media, the freedom to explore non-colonial forms of storytelling, and the ability to openly challenge classic genres and tropes of the film world.
(Cash Prize Award by The Indigenous Resurgence Project);
- Best Film: An award selected by the judges (IFF Committee) as the best all-around film.
- Audience Favourite: An award chosen by the audience for their favourite film.
