Women in Film
Moderator:  Annie Frazier Henry
Monday, June 23rd
2:00pm

What is the power of women in media?  A versatile and talented group of women discuss the differences and experiences of gender as a filmmaker in such a male dominated industry.  Filmmakers take a look at the future of women in film. 

Participants:  Georgina Lightning, Shirley Cheechoo,
Leena Carr, Ramona Emerson,
Lisa Jackson, Jenny Pond

Meadowlark
Gerald Nailor (Picuris/Navajo)

Filmmaking
Moderator:  Karen Redhawk Dallett
Wednesday, June 25th
2:00pm

Will Native cinema of today interest audiences in the future?  Are brave new stories being told or is it still the same plight and plot?  The new stories, are they considered "Indian"?  Together we examine the role of the story and our actions on film. 

Participants:  Annie Frazier Henry, Steven Alaverez,
Chris Eyre, Wes Studi, Bruce King


What Can We Laugh About
Moderator:  Kelly Byers and Jerry Clown
Tuesday, June 24th
2:00pm

Can we turn social ills and tribal issues into stories that will make us laugh?  Are younger filmmakers changing Indian storytelling?  The young film generation discusses the role of humor in film and their part in it.

Participants:  Tokala Clifford, Blackhorse Lowe,
Jon Proudstar, Melissa Henry


Cultural Responsibility
Moderator:  Ava Hamilton
Thursday, June 26th
2:00pm

Are films speaking to concerns of today such as cultural preservation and environmental issues?  Are tribal peoples producing media on these topics?  How important is it?

Participants:  Leroy Little Bear, Victor Masayesva, Jr.,
Carlotta Bird, Carol Littlewounded Rave,
Norman Patrick Brown