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Nominees for American Indian Film Festival

By Cindy Benitez

SAN FRANCISCO—The American Indian Film Institute and Title Sponsor the Seminole Tribe of Florida are proud to announce the nominees for the 33rd annual American Indian Film Festival. The awards will be presented at the annual American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m at the historic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

The American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show, established in 1978, has recognized excellence in American Indian cinematic achievement, making the annual awards show one of the most prominent Indian Country and Native Cinema showcases.

More than 100 films have been screened and judged by a jury panel designated by the American Indian Film Institute. Fourteen prestigious awards will be recognized to those with outstanding cinematic accomplishments, including: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Documentary Feature, Best Documentary Short, Best Live Action Short, Best Animated Short, Best Public Service, Best Music Video, Best Industrial and Eagle Spirit Awards.

BEST FILM
"Older Than America," Georgina Lightning, Director
"In A World Created By A Drunken God," John Hazlett, Director
"Before Tomorrow," Marie-Helene Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu, Directors

BEST DIRECTOR
Georgina Lightning, "Older Than America"
John Hazlett, "In A World Created By A Drunken God"
Marie-Helene Cousineau and Madeline Piujuq Ivalu, "Before Tomorrow"

BEST ACTOR
Adam Beach, "Older Than America"
Trevor Duplessis, "In a World Created By a Drunken God"
Ron Dean Harris, "Moccasin Flats: Redemption"

BEST ACTRESS
Candace Fox, "Moccasin Flats: Redemption"
Georgina Lightning, "Older Than America"
Madeline Piujuq Ivalu, "Before Tomorrow"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
George Leach, "Moccasin Flats: Redemption"
Wes Studi, "Older Than America"
Paul-Dylan Ivalu, "Before Tomorrow"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Misty Upham, "Frozen River"
Kaniehtiio Horn, "Moccasin Flats: Redemption"
Tantoo Cardinal, "Older Than America"

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
"Weaving Worlds," Bennie Klain, Director
"Summer Sun Winter Moon," Hugo Perez, Director
"River of Renewal," Carlos Bolado, Director
"Power Paths," Bo Boudart, Director

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
"Reservation Soldiers," Lisa Jackson, Director
"Byron Chief-Moon: Grey Horse Rider," Philip Szporer and Marlene Miller, Directors
"Magic On The Water," Tracey Bonneau, Director
"It Had To Be Done," Tessa Desnomie, Director

BEST LIVE SHORT SUBJECT
"Shadow Of The Salmon," Michael Pearce, Director
"Sikumi," Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, Director
"Out In The Cold," Colleen Murphy, Director
"Niigaanibatowaad: Front Runners," Lori Lewis, Director

BEST ANIMATED SHORT
"By The Rapids," Joseph Lazare, Director
"Darkness Calls In Gitxsan," Anthony Wong, Director

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
"Seminole Wind," Micki Free, Director
"One Drum," Helen Haig-Brown, Director
"Ua Uitumupan," Louis-Philippe Eno, Director
"You Can Let Go," Courtesy of 2008 BMG Music

BEST PUBLIC SERVICE
"Hope On The Rez," Rick Williams, Director
"Modern Day Warriors," Jenni Monet, Director

Cindy Benitez works in public relations for the American Indian Film Institute.