Ācimowin Film Festival

Ācimowin Film Festival ᑕᓂᓯ! Tansi! Tawnshi! Edlanat’e! In addition to fostering a sense of place, Ācimowin Film Festival seeks to establish year-round film programming for youth.

Ācimowin Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing and nurturing Indigenous filmmaking from Treaty 6, Turtle Island, and beyond!

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Join us June 3- 6 2026 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for the 3rd edition of our festival. Aba washded!

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Ācimowin Film Festival is located in Treaty 6 territory – the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota, Nakota, and Métis nations. The i

naugural Indigenous film festival in Saskatchewan, known as Mispon, was organized by Janine Windolph and the late Trudy Stewart in Regina, situated in Treaty 4 territory. In Saskatoon, the Ācimowin Film Festival stands as the pioneering Indigenous film festival and currently holds the distinction of being the sole Indigenous Film Festival in the province. The vision for this festival extends beyond mere entertainment; it aims to champion the development of a thriving film industry on the prairies. The goal is to inspire artists and visual storytellers to either remain rooted in their ancestral lands or to join the vibrant community of artists already present. Collaborating closely with like-minded community organizations that share the festival's core values, it aspires to forge lasting connections that contribute to its success and future endeavours. The festival's inception is driven by a commitment to inspire the next generation of Indigenous filmmakers and bolster the burgeoning film movement in Saskatchewan. The overarching objective is to make Ācimowin Film Festival an annual fixture, addressing the void in the province's film scene concerning authentic representation of Indigenous people both on and off the screen. The festival's mission goes beyond entertainment, aiming to provide a platform for Indigenous voices to share their narratives, offer a learning experience for allies, and fulfill a crucial need for proper representation, particularly for the youth. Ācimowin Film Festival envisions a transformative shift towards a more equitable and just world, introducing Indigenous filmmaking to the prairies as a catalyst for cultivating an inclusive film industry accessible to all, while elevating Indigenous Cinema.

3rd year down 🎉Nanaskomon to the festival photographers this year and those who shared your pics with me so this could c...
06/13/2026

3rd year down 🎉

Nanaskomon to the festival photographers this year and those who shared your pics with me so this could come together.

06/11/2026

Tansī kiyawaw!

Just in time to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, we are giving tickets away for a special advance screening of BLOOD LINES, at the Scotiabank Theatre June 21st, Saskatoon.

Every like & follow will count as an entry, and every share is an extra entry. The draw will conclude June 15th. Tag someone in the comments you would like to take with you!

Starring: Gail Maurice, Dana Solomon, Tamara Podemski, Tamara Podemski, Derica Lyn Lafrance

Beatrice, a Two-Spirit person, spends her days working at the local corner store in her tight-knit Métis community, trading stories and laughs with her best friend Jaz. When Chani, a newcomer searching for her biological family, arrives in town, Beatrice is instantly drawn to her and becomes determined to help in any way she can.

Starting shortly at 5:00 PM is Askīy (Land) - Short Film Block #3Followed by our closing show check out the trailer ...
06/06/2026

Starting shortly at 5:00 PM is Askīy (Land) - Short Film Block #3

Followed by our closing show check out the trailer here:

Trailer
https://vimeo.com/1152641849?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
 follows the horrific descent of young social media influencers being drawn into a violent cult.

This is "VANLIFE_TRAILER_ENG_Stereo_24FPS_2160p" by KarmaFilm on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

More photos from an amazing week of Indigenous films!Thank you No budget films for your continued support!
06/06/2026

More photos from an amazing week of Indigenous films!

Thank you No budget films for your continued support!

Trailer: CeremonyShowing today at 1:00 PM at The Roxy TheatreJoin us on our final day of the Ācimowin Film Festival we a...
06/06/2026

Trailer: Ceremony

Showing today at 1:00 PM at The Roxy Theatre

Join us on our final day of the Ācimowin Film Festival we are showing 3 more films today!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOPTGPOoGdI
From ramshackled Nuxalk Radio in Bella Coola, the disappearance of the ooligan run reveals a buried history deeper than the river itself.

Trailer: Ceremony · 84 mins · Documentary · Director: Banchi Hanuse...

06/05/2026

nanaskomon Immigration Partnership Saskatoon for sharing our festival! 🥰

Thank you for this gorgeous collection of opening night photos.
06/05/2026

Thank you for this gorgeous collection of opening night photos.

📌 The Roxy theatre📆 June 3 - 6, 2026 We’re back, and so excited for the 3rd annual festivities! Website is being updated...
03/11/2026

📌 The Roxy theatre
📆 June 3 - 6, 2026


We’re back, and so excited for the 3rd annual festivities! Website is being updated so stay tuned. Otherwise, social media is the best place to stay updated.

It’s not too late to submit your film, latest deadline is March 27th! If you need a fee waiver, please email or DM us.

Submissions are open! No fees until January 28th.Our third year festival will be held in Saskatoon at the Roxy Theatre. ...
12/04/2025

Submissions are open! No fees until January 28th.

Our third year festival will be held in Saskatoon at the Roxy Theatre. Please follow our social media for other updates.

Kinanaskomitinanawaw!

WELCOME ᑕᓂᓯ! Tansi! Tawnshi! Edlanat’e! Aba washded! Ācimowin Film Festival is located in Treaty 6 territory – the traditional lands of the Cree, Saul...

That’s a wrap! We completed our second year, can you believe it? If you couldn’t make it this year, hopefully you can pl...
07/01/2025

That’s a wrap! We completed our second year, can you believe it? If you couldn’t make it this year, hopefully you can plan to attend our third. We couldn’t have done it without our programmers, volunteers, coordinators, community partners, our funder and sponsors. As we move forward we have so much to learn and to grow from. Coming up, we will establish a board, and facilitate the Ācimowin Youth Film Program during the summer.

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