American Indian Film Institute

It’s here! Echo is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu! A special shoutout and congratulations the cast and crew on a phenomenal job!! .lightning.3

Congratulations to the ever-talented, history making achievements of on her win for Actress in a Drama Motion Picture | . We are so proud of you!!

AICD Community Visions Focus Group 3: Education
Wed Nov 29th, 5 - 8:30 PM Sanchez Elementary Sch, San Francisco
Focus Group 3: Education is focused on gathering feedback on what resources and support... AICD should prioritize in our cultural district to support Pre K-12, higher education, and cultural education. Your feedback will be used to develop a community-driven strategies report that gets adopted by the SF Board of Supervisors and the Mayor! RSVP https://bit.ly/3S02TCH

AIFF48 | Thank You! - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-thank-you Our hearts overflow with gratitude as we reflect on our 9-day festival. The incredible support we received from all of you this year has left us truly overwhelmed and touched. We want to express our deepest thanks to everyone who attended the festival, followed us on social media, supported us with donations, and watched our virtual events. Your presence, kind words, and generosity have been instrumental in making this event a resounding success.

Here is a glimpse of us celebrating the last night of festival at California Academy of Sciences - what a dream! Thank you All Nations for blessing with your beautiful voices, thank you to our co-hosts and for gracing us with laughter and fun! Thank you to our Bay Area community and beyond for supporting us. More photos to come.

We want to Congratulate our 2023 recipients for their exceptional work in this year's 48th Annual American Indian Film Festival. 👏🏼👏🏼 .clements 👏🏼👏🏼 We also want to recognize the outstanding work of our festival nominees and all the films showcased this year at the and the ! Thank you, filmmakers, producers, and production teams, for creating inspiring and thought-provoking content for us to share and learn from. 👏🏼 👏🏼 Like every year, we feel incredibly honored to have shared these influential films in San Francisco to celebrate, support and honor our communities during Native American Heritage Month. Thank you! Join us next year for the 49th Annual American Indian Film Festival, November 1 - 9, 2024, in San Francisco, CA.

.cafe is the Official coffee of . For a limited time when you purchase a bag of their Peruvian Roast, a small percentage of the proceeds is donated to AIFI. Visit: www.grinchos.online - use the code ( AIFILMI2023 ) Be sure support local businesses 👏🏽👏🏽

We had a blast at our advanced screening of Echo! Thank you to the folks who joined us tonight. Echo will stream on Disney+ beginning January 2024.

https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/free-funders-panel

Free Funder's Panel TODAY: From 11 am to noon, we will kick-off with a FREE Funder’s Panel with ITVS, Vision Maker Media and BAVC Media representatives to introduce their organizations and share funding opportunities for your next documentary.

What an amazing night with and of . Follow them and oleate support their upcoming work. Thank you to everyone who came out this evening!

FESTIVAL EVENTS - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-last-3-days-of-events
There are only 3 days left of AIFF48. Join us tonight in Berkeley at 6:30 pm

Happening Thursday Nov 9

FIRESIDE CHAT
Thursday, November 9
6:30 - 7:30 pm | Reception & Art Market
7:30 pm | Show Doors Open
8:00 - 9:30 pm | Intro & Fireside Chat and Q & A

Berkeley City College | 2050 Center St, Berkeley | tickets at aifisf.Com

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to our Friday (11/10) screening of Marvel Studios Echo. ECHO is completely Sold Out. Be sure to stream ECHO on Disney+ this coming January.

Feeling all the feels - thank you for joining us! .b.elliott for “Little Deer”, Mary Jean Robertson for “Broadcasting Native Voices: Mary Jean Robertson, .montana for “Tough Skin” and “Katy Dore and for “Gift of Fear”.

AIFF48 | 2 More Days of Free Screenings! - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-2-more-days-of-free-screenings
We wanted to remind you that there are only 2 days left to enjoy our free programming at the San Francisco Public Library. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! We have some really exciting films lined up that we know you'll love. Take advantage of this chance to learn something new, meet new people, and have some fun. We hope to see you there!

Q&A with Bones Of Crows Director .clements on the Opening Night of the American Indian Film Festival.

Much gratitude to the San Francisco Chronicle for the festival coverage!

Lily Gladstone, ‘Reservation Dogs’ star get spotlight at 48th American Indian Film Festival The oldest film festival dedicated to Native American cinema also features a sneak preview of Marvel series “Echo.”

We made it! Tonight is Opening Night and although we may be sold out, we have a full schedule of other events throughout our 9-day festival. Visit the link in our bio or go to aifisf.com - tomorrow we begin our free film screenings at , then on Thursday night 11/9 join us for our fireside chat with and , on Friday morning 11/10 we will host a free funders panels, on Friday night 11/10 at amckabuki we are screening Marvel Studios new series “Echo”, then Saturday 11/12 we celebrate our closing night for awards Night. Join us! Visit aifisf.com

Thank you for the festival coverage 48 Hills

Screen Grabs: American Indian Film Fest 48 brings superheroes and reckonings - 48 hills The longest-running showcase of its kind kicks off with 'Bones of Crows,' about the devastation wrought by state residential schools

AIFF48 | Youth Program @ the de Young - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-free-dramatic-shorts-film-programs-8300873

Featuring:
Coyote and the Star Girls
Rooted in Resiliency
Everyday Tolowa
Warrior Up!
The Fire
Indigenous Enterprise Brings Powwow Dancing to the World Stage

AIFF48 | Free- Suspense Thriller Program - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-free-dramatic-shorts-film-programs-8300857

Zombies Don't Eat Stupid People | In a world with Zombies, a dysfunctional zombie control task force is the last line of defense.

Amanisowin | Three friends embark on their first paranormal investigation at a family home.

MONSTR | A young artist confronts his inner demons while apprenticing with a northwest totem carver.

The Beehive | A mysterious growth on a tree branch leads a family to realize the darkness it may harbour.

AIFF48 | For the Love of the Game: Part 2 - Free Screening - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-free-dramatic-shorts-film-programs-8300785
Wednesday, Nov. 8

The Nationals | Meet the Haudenosaunee U21 lacrosse team as they compete at the 2022 World Lacrosse Men's U21 Championship.

Native Ball: Legacy of A Trailblazer |Each year in the U.S., nearly 5,000 high-school girls’ basketball players earn a full-ride Division I scholarship. In 1992, only one was Native American: Blackfeet Nation’s Malia Kipp.

AIFF48 | MEET THE NOMINEES FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Secure your tickets now to see these fantastic actresses in action at aifisf.com!

AIFF48 | Resiliency - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-free-dramatic-shorts-film-programs-8300821
Program 15 | Wednesday 8 | 2 pm Program

Featuring:
"Wiping the Tears" by Strong Buffalo | 2023 Nominee
"Wallowing Bull" explores the cultural significance of the American bison. | 2023 Nominee
"Walk With Me" featuring Adrian Sutherland | 2023 Nominee
"The Road Back To Cowessess"
"Wounded Knee Survivors Run"
"Braves Wear Braids"

RSVP for tickets

AIFF48 | MEET THE NOMINEES FOR BEST ACTRESS

Presenting the nominees for AIFF48's Best Actress award! These fantastic actresses gave us some truly outstanding performances this year, and we are excited for you to see them.

To be the first to find out who will take home the top prize, purchase your tickets for Award's Night now at Aifisf.com!

AIFF48 | Opening Night is One Week Away! https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-opening-night-at-the-de-young-8300837

ALMOST SOLD OUT - The American Indian Film Institute is thrilled to announce its Opening Night on Friday November 3, 2023 at 7pm Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco de Young \ Legion of Honor
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118\
located in San Francisco’s prestigious Golden Gate Park

AIFF48 | GIFT OF FEAR - Free Screening - https://mailchi.mp/aifisf/aiff48-free-dramatic-shorts-film-programs-8300781
Tuesday November 7 | SFPL

Mili watched in horror as her mother was murdered, becoming another MMIW statistic. Now 17, Mili’s former crew kidnaps her girlfriend. Tribal cops and an agent from the Federal Missing and Murdered Unit are on the case, but Mili waited for the authorities once…she won’t wait this time.

AIFF48 | ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY!

There is only one week left until the start of our 48th Festival Season! Tickets for our paid events and reservations for our free screenings are going fast, so visit our website now to secure your spot.

Remember, not only do we have many wonderful films in our festival, but we also have many great events you can attend as well. Visit aifisf.com to learn more!