Tales From Turtle Island Shorts Program

Tales from Turtle Island

This eclectic mix of narrative, documentary and animated shorts explores the lives and loves of 2SGLGBTQ+ characters both real and imagined.

The Most Unprotected Girl d. Jerilyn Webster 3:41min Canada 2018

With her music, JB The First Lady wants to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) of Canada and to two-spirit people.

Badassery d. Sarafina McIntosh, Demi Valentine and Sunita Miya-Muganza 22min Canada 2018
This compelling expose takes a look 3 female DJs who are unapologetically disrupting the Toronto hip-hop scene. The film chronicles the journey of women who are pursuing their passions and crafting their careers in a male-dominated industry.

War Movie d.Matt Landry 12min Canada 2019

An argument over a film they just watched spirals into real life drama between a couple.

Walk With My Spirits d. Tyler Jacobs 4:43min Canada 2018

Dancer and fashion designer Tyler Jacobs asks us to tag along on his journey to reclaiming his two-spirit heritage and knowledge.

Hole d. Gil Goletski 6:03 Canada 2018
Mo is an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They spend a lot of time in their brain. Today, a hole started following them.

I am Me d. Jazmine Smith 4:26min Canada 2018

Jazmine grew up in Flying Dust, Saskatchewan as a boy who felt out of place… until discovering makeup, which helped her transition and begin her journey into womanhood. This is a story of acceptance, self-love and jewelry.

Wildfire d. Bretten Hannam 12min Canada 2018

Stalked by his abusive father, a two-spirit teen runaway and meets a rebellious Mi’kmaw drawn to his journey. A deep bond begins to grow as he learns Mi’kmaw language and culture from his new companion.

Community Sponsors: Kingston Canadian Film Festival &  Ollin