Celebrating Indigenous Filmmaking February 16–22, 2025, in Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA – Daybreak Star Radio is proud to announce the first annual Winter Indigenous Film Showcase, a week-long Indigenous storytelling celebration, from February 16th through 22nd, 2025, at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. This free-to-attend event will feature an incredible lineup of films that amplify the voices of Indigenous filmmakers and showcase their creativity, culture, and resilience.
The festival includes a mix of feature films, short films, and documentaries, highlighting both emerging and established Indigenous filmmakers. Featured films include:
- Bring Them Home, narrated by Lily Gladstone
- Hey! Viktor, starring Cody Lightning
- Muru (The Raid), starring Cliff Curtis
- Fish War
- Imagining the Indian
- The Knowing
- Indian Road Trip
- Many Short films, including Janelle Niles: Inconvenient
In addition to screenings, the Showcase will host in-person and virtual Q&A sessions with many of the filmmakers, offering audiences a unique opportunity to hear the stories behind the films and connect with the artists.
The showcase culminates in the Filmmakers’ Function on February 22nd, a special event bringing together filmmakers, artists, and Showcase attendees for an evening of collaboration, networking, and celebration of Indigenous creativity.
“This showcase is about honoring Indigenous voices and creating a platform where their stories can inspire, educate, and connect us all,” says Sherry Steele, Station Manager at Daybreak Star Radio.
Event Details:
- What: Winter Indigenous Film Showcase
- When: February 16–22, 2025
- Where: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle, WA
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Join us for this historic event and experience the power of Indigenous storytelling through film. For the full schedule and more details, visit www.daybreakstarradio.com/filmshowcase.