TRICKSTERFILMS is pleased to invite you to two screenings of their documentary film Weaving Worlds, featured as part of the 2007 “Weaving Worlds Exhibit” September 14 - 29, 2007 at the Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin, Texas. As part of the exhibit, Navajo weavers featured in the film will exhibit their works for sale as part of the Cultural Center’s grand opening on September 15, 2007. Weaving Worlds director Bennie Klain will screen short segments from the film at 2 p.m., followed by weaving demonstrations by Lorraine Herder, Gilbert Begay, and Audrey Narindrankura. Klain comments, “We’re excited to be granted this rare opportunity to screen the film in an environment where the audience will not only be able to see a preview of the movie, but to also meet the actual weavers and see their beautiful work.” Weaving Worlds will then screen in its entirety later in September to accompany the exhibit through September 29 at the newly opened Mexican American Cultural Center in East Austin, Texas.

WEAVING WORLDS screens on September 22 and 29, 2007 at 1 pm in Austin, Texas at the Mexican American Cultural Center at 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701. The screening is free and open to the public. The film runs one hour and is mostly in the Navajo language with English subtitles.

The 2007 Weaving Worlds Exhibit takes place at the Mexican American Cultural Center at 600 River Street, Austin TX 78701 from September 14 - 29, 2007. The celebration is sponsored by Native Horizons Media and Arts, Great Promise, Austin PowWow, The City of Austin, the Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin Parks and Recreation, Tricksterfilms, and Texas Folklife Resources.

after a recent internet stalking excursion it was revealed that NAICA’s favorite Native American, Val Kilmer, has removed all actual Native Americans from his top friends list on Myspace replacing them with pseudo-thong models, New Age middle age moms, and Laurie Anderson. NAICA can not blame the original Cherokilmer for his inclusion of Ms. Anderson for she shares her bed with Lou Reed, and who wouldn’t want to promote friendship with the first lady of first-wave feminist performance art and the woman who beds down with Reed? But, what’s up with all the thong models and New Age moms?
It is sad to note, however, that Native activist/poet John Trudell is no longer Kilmer’s number one friend on Myspace. He held that coveted position for at least two months this summer. NAICA wonders what precipitated the complete removal of Trudell, and other truly Native Native Americans, from Kilmer’s Top 28 friends?
It is hard to tell. But the fact that Val Kilmer’s “Val Kilmer’s Music page” has been installed as Val Kilmer’s number one friend offers clues-keeping one’s priorities straight may be the culprit. Afterall, promoting one’s own musical endeavors is more favorable than promoting the musical endeavors of others. Or perhaps Kilmer is jealous of Trudell for cyphoning the affections of one, Angelina Jolie?

Only Kilmer knows.

NOTE: NAICA has never been in Val Kilmer’s top 28 list o’ friends, but he shall remain our number 3 for the foreseeable future.
NAICA, in no way, promotes an association with Laurie Anderson, not even through Myspace.

photo: wireimage.com

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New deadline to submit: September 7, 2007, 5:00 pm

Attention filmmakers and artists:

With the 2007 Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival Call for Submissions generating such an enthusiastic response from around the globe, we are now extending our deadline until September 7, 2007.

Visit www.aboriginalfilmfest.org now to download a 2007 entry form, or use our online submission application.

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6th Annual Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival
November 15-18, 2007
www.aboriginalfilmfest.org
1-204-774-1375 or 1-204-880-5381

October 17th – 21st, 2007
Announces Opening and Closing Night Galas
www.imagineNATIVE.org (website launching September 1, 2007)
Indigenous filmmakers and media artists step up to the spotlight at the 8th Annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival, which runs in Toronto from Wednesday, October 17th until Sunday, October 21st, 2007.

This year the festival showcases more than 125 works by Indigenous people at the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio and new media from around the globe.

Opening the five-day festival will be the Canadian premiere of the Sundance hit FOUR SHEETS TO THE WIND, the feature debut by Sterlin Harjo. Beautifully crafted and set under gorgeous Oklahoma skies, this poignant and wryly funny story of family and healing begins the morning Cufe Smallhill (Cody Lightning) finds his father quieter than usual, an empty bottle of pills at his side. Fulfilling his dad’s wish, Cufe sinks his father’s body in the pond to spare him the big circus of a funeral. Cufe, his cousin, and mom decide to fake a funeral to satisfy the community, and Cufe’s beautiful and tormented sister MIri (Tamara Podemski) comes home just long enough to convince Cufe to leave the reserve and visit her in the city. Once there, shy Cufe meets a girl who gently opens up his world. This film was honoured with a Special Jury Prize for Acting at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival for Torontonian Tamara Podemski, marking not only the first time a First Nations Actor has won an award for acting at Sundance, but also a first for any Canadian actress.

Also screening on opening night is the world premiere of renowned Canadian author Thomas King’s first film, I’M NOT THE INDIAN YOU HAD IN MIND. Produced by Big Soul Productions, this spoken word video explores the stereotypical portrayal of First Nations people in the media and offers insight into how First Nations people today are changing old ideas and empowering themselves in the greater community. This year’s opening night gala sponsor is CTVglobemedia.

The imagineNATIVE closing night film will be the world premiere of TKARONTO, the feature film debut of local Métis writer-director Shane Belcourt. The film is a reflective and thought-provoking exploration of two Aboriginal thirty-somethings, who make an unexpected connection at the pinnacle of a common struggle: to stake claim to their urban Aboriginal identity. This super-indie feature was made in just eight months from script to post-production with a cast and crew of 10 on a meager $20,000 total budget. It is a first exploration of Shane Belcourt’s Métis heritage in a narrative work, one heavily influenced by the legacy of the filmmaker’s father, Métis Rights leader, Tony Belcourt. The closing night gala is sponsored by the Independent Film Channel (IFC).

“The imagineNATIVE Festival is a unique opportunity for Indigenous artists from across the globe to share stories past, present and future using contemporary media. Audiences of all backgrounds will be challenged, surprised and inspired by the diverse and innovative work on offer,” says imagineNATIVE Interim Executive Director Kerry Swanson.

About the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples at the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio, and new media. Each fall in Toronto, the festival presents a selection of the most compelling, distinctive Indigenous works from around the globe. The festival’s screenings, parties, panel discussions, and cultural events attract and connect filmmakers, media artists, programmers, buyers, and industry professionals. The accepted woks reflect the diversity of the world’s Indigenous nations and illustrate the vitality and excellence of our art and cultures in contemporary media.

For more information, please visit us at www.imagineNATIVE.org

Tickets are available starting October 1st at the Festival Box Office at the Manulife Centre (main floor, north entrance) 55 Bloor Street West (southeast corner of Bloor and Bay), 416 967 1528.

San Francisco, CA - The American Indian Film Institute (AIFI) and the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians proudly announces the 32nd annual American Indian Film Festival, November 2-10, 2007. The American Indian Film Festival features innovative full-length feature films and documentaries of USA American Indian and Canada First Nation communities.

The 2007 American Indian Film Festival is a nine- day showcase with an expected attendance of over 6,000. The Film Festival takes place at two theatre venues in San Francisco. The Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema, One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level, will hold screenings from November 2- 7 and than move to The Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. @ Bay St, from November 8 -10.

AIFI’s Tribal Touring Program, a Native youth film workshop program supported by tribal host partners, will also be screening their films on Friday Nov. 10 at the Palace of Fine Arts. This year’s Festival venue will showcase youth films from the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, AZ ; Hoopa Valley Tribe, CA; and the Graton Rancheria of Confederated Indians, CA.

The American Indian Film Festival will also be offering a film distribution and film finance seminars during the nine- day venue. The Festival seminars will be bringing noted industry professionals to San Francisco to teach, inspire and share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers.

AIFI’s exceptional American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show, showcasing contemporary Native American talent, will be held on Saturday November 10, 2007 @ the Palace of Fine Arts at 6:00pm. Fourteen awards will be presented including Best Film, Best Actor and Best Documentary and the awards show will include a mix of live entertainment. The line- up will feature performances by established and emerging Native artists and performers including special performances by multi-talented singer Jamie Coon and Yaaw Tei Yi Tlingit Dancers from Alaska.

A complete schedule will be available on September 28, 2007 and will also be available on our website www.aifisf.com.

All programs are open to the general public and will require tickets for admission.

Advance Tickets available thru AIFI: 415-554-0525 visa & mastercard. On-site tickets available at the following theater venues (on day of show.)

Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema
One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level
San Francisco,CA

Showtimes: Nov. 2- 7
Matinees begin @ 12noon
* Box Office matinee tickets are available at 11:00am
Evenings begin @ 7:00pm
*Box Office evening tickets are available at 5:00PM

Palace of Fine Arts
3301 Lyon St. @ Bay St
San Francisco, CA

Showtimes: Nov. 8-10
Evenings begin @ 7:30pm
* Nov. 8-9 Tickets are available @ 6:30pm
American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show begin @ 6:00pm
* Awards Show tickets are available at 4:30pm at the Box Office

** November is American Indian Heritage Month. AIFI welcomes all- audiences, all-colors, to participate at festival screenings, seminars and awards show.

Festival To Be Held April 23 – May 4, 2008

Submissions open September 10, 2007

Early Deadline November 16^th and December 14^th for Official Deadline

New York, NY (August 16, 2007) – The Tribeca Film Festival has announced today that the Seventh Tribeca Film Festival will be held April 23, 2008 to May 4, 2008 in New York City. The Festival has also announced a Call for Submissions for both narrative and documentary features as well as short film entries.

Deadlines to submit U.S. and International films for the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival are:

September 10, 2007 – SUBMISSIONS OPEN November 16, 2007 – EARLY DEADLINE, FEATURES & SHORTS

December 14, 2007 – OFFICIAL DEADLINE, ALL FEATURES AND SHORTS COMPLETED IN 2007

January 11, 2008 – LATE DEADLINE-2008 FEATURE WORK IN PROGRESS ONLY

Starting September 10, 2007 submission forms and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules and regulations for the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival will be available at www.tribecafilmfestival.org. Questions regarding submissions may be directed to entries@tribecafilmfestival.org.

Check link below for details of performances at la Casita at the Lincoln Center August 26th and NMAI on August 28th.

Free and open to the public!
http://www.lincolncenter.org/show_events_list.asp?eventcode=-59133