"Rhyane" is a short, animated film that explores the identity of a young Afro-Indigenous non-binary youth. The film, directed by Queen Kukoyi and Nico Taylor, uses motion-comic style animation to illustrate how the character navigates identity, trauma, and the intersection of Indigenous and African/Caribbean heritage in the face of a pandemic and political unrest. It highlights the experiences of Black and Indigenous peoples, and the film delves into the power of water as a guide through these challenging times. (11min)

“Wildwood” is set in a rural East Coast trailer park, where Link lives with his toxic father and younger half brother, Travis. When Link discovers his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, it lights a flame as the siblings embark on a quest for a better life. On the road, they meet Pasmay, a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi'kma'ki, Link finds community, identity and love in the land where he belongs. (108 min)