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Inuit Youth Shine as Film Storytellers
31 Jul
Summary
- Inuit youth trained in writing, directing, acting, and editing.
- Student films showcase Inuktitut language and Inuit culture.
- Program's future funding is uncertain, depends on grants.
Seventeen Inuit youth have completed the inaugural Tigulavut pilot program, a 2-month intensive film training initiative by the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation. Held in Ottawa since June, the program equipped young participants with essential skills in writing, directing, acting, and video editing to foster the next generation of Inuit storytellers.
Student creations, including Apak Johnston and Brooke-Lyn Bodnar's Inuktitut horror short "My Body" and Rosemary Alivaktuk's comedy "Us Together," inspired by Inuit humor and small-town life, are set to screen. These films highlight the students' improved Inuktitut language skills and creative visions.
The future of the Tigulavut program is uncertain, as its continuation depends on securing critical funding for the upcoming year. Executive Director Karen Prentice expressed hope for its continuation, while students like Alivaktuk aim to pursue their own filmmaking projects using the skills gained. The program's 14 short films will be screened on Friday via the IBC's Facebook page and at Iqaluit's Astro Theatre.
