ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international Indigenous film and media arts festival.

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• October 2015: The organization commissioned a report which identified Canada as a primary pillar of Indigenous cinema.
• February 2020: The festival awarded nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up the Audience Choice Award – Feature Film and the Sun Jury Award.
• June 2020: The 21st annual event is scheduled to take place online from October 20 to 25, 2020. The festival showcases works by Indigenous screen-content creators from Canada and around the globe. The 2020 gathering features over 100 artists and includes live screenings, virtual exhibitions, and performances. The 2020 festival is guided by Indigenous practices of gifting and reciprocity.
• March 2021: The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival was an industry supporter of the 2020 CBC New Indigenous Voices program.
• October 2021: The festival showcases works by Indigenous creators from Canada and across the globe to highlight diverse perspectives and cultures. The 2021 awards presentation was held as an online event on October 24.
• September 2023: The 24th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival features works from creators representing 71 First Nations. The 2023 event includes in-person programming in Toronto from October 17-22 and online sessions from October 23-29. The festival schedule includes 14 feature films, 70 short films, and various digital interactive and audio works.
• September 2023: The film STELLAR was screened at this festival in the autumn of 2022.
• June 2026: The 2026 festival ran from June 2 to June 14, featuring 20 feature films, 82 short films, and 23 digital or audio pieces. The event included in-person screenings at the TIFF Lightbox followed by an online portion. The festival showcased works by several Anishinabek filmmakers, including Cole Forrest and Tanya Talaga.