Official Selections: LA Indigenous Film Fest
Congratulations to our accepted filmmakers!
Complete Line-Up Below
Films are listed in alphabetical order, index to the left.
Use Index to learn more about each film.
Ngarridurndeng Kured (We Going Home Now)
Documentary / Short
Los Angeles Premiere
Ngarridurndeng Kured (We Going Home Now) follows Dean Yibarbuk, his family and community as they return to their traditional homeland in Kuwarddewardde – the rock country – to help protect their territory from devastating wildfires and reestablish their communities and support their families’ way of life.
Director: Dean Munuggullumurr Yibarbuk and Emma Masters
Producer: Dean Munuggullumurr Yibarbuk and Emma Masters
Cast: Dean Munuggullumurr Yibarbuk, Lois Nadjamerrek, Terrah Guymala, Onenita Nayinggul, Richard Nadjamerrek, Sarina Namarnyilk Yibarbuk
Cinematographer: Sam Hariss
Editor: Bryan G. Cole, Jacob Bearchum
Australia Independent Film Festival – Brisbane, AUS, October 31-November 1, 2025 *Best Documentary Winner
Website: https://www.wayfinderscircle.org/films
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Niitsitapi
Documentary / Short
California Premiere
Niitstitapi (The Real People) journeys across the vast ancestral territory of The Blackfoot Confederacy – an ancient alliance of Blackfoot speaking people bound together by land, language, and culture.
Director: Bryan Gunnar Cole
Producer: Liz Fox, Tyson Running Wolf
Cast: Tyson Running Wolf, Rose Fox, Johnathon Red Gun, Lona Running Wolf, Doane Crow Shoe, Siobahn Mountain Horse, Darby Fox
Cinematographer: Nils Cowan
Editor: Jacob Bearchum
Website: https://www.wayfinderscircle.org/films
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinderscircle, https://www.instagram.com/niatero/
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Peru - Connection
Feature Documentary
World Premiere
It explores the injustice from the Peruvian government against these people as well as history of forced sterilization of women, to the most current protests on inequality.
Director: Louis Lam
Producer: Yi Wu
Writer: Louis Lam
Cast: Yuri Flores Quero, Jonathan Huahuacondori Espinoza, Clarissa Shumara Paucar Caballero
Cinematographer: NIKOLAS DIENER
Editor: MICHAEL HUDSON
Realize
Music Video
Logline: While wandering a cavernous farmland in search of her friends, Julianna encounters a mystifying Clown Host who lures her to “Realize the Show,” pulling her into a dreamlike spectacle, altering from reality to performance.
Synopsis: While wandering through cavernous farmland in search of her friends, Julianna is confronted by a mysterious Clown Host who lures her into a surreal spectacle known as “Realize The Show.” Once inside, the world shifts between reality and performance, revealing an exaggerated world of characters and masked figures that mirror the roles, illusions, and hidden truths she has encountered in her own life. Realize is a personal project that presents my transition into new phases of life, reminding me to protect my morals and stay prepared for the beautiful chapters ahead. This production was a massive period of growth for me, made possible by the incredible community behind it. I am profoundly grateful to have co-directed alongside David Goodson, partnered with producer Jailen Readoux, and worked with director of photography Scarlett Valentine. Surrounded by a diverse, talented team of students who fully supported one another’s craft, I learned what it truly means to bring art to life through all our passions.
Director(s):
Julianna Revilla: Julianna Revilla is a passionate Filipino-American multi-hyphenate artist from Houston, TX, whose work spans from narrative films, live performance, and music. Ever since she was a kid, the desire to see representation in the entertainment industry has been the driving force behind her creative journey. She is thrilled to showcase her music video at the LA Asian Film Festival, a project that merges her passions for storytelling along with her musical artistry. From touring nationally with Kidz Bop to creative directing stage performances and films at UT, Julianna’s background fuels her love. Currently interning in TV Development at Alcon Entertainment, she aims to base her multi-hyphenate career in Los Angeles post-grad to continue pushing boundaries and bringing Asian-American stories to the forefront.
David Goodson: David Goodson is a mixed-race director and storyteller from Dallas, Texas, whose filmmaking journey began in middle school and has carried through college into a growing professional career. As a writer and director, he has led projects such as Visionary and co-directed the music video Realize. Beyond his directorial work, David is also a notable gaffer in commercials, television, and films, recognized for his sharp visual skills and collaborative approach on set. His work reflects his commitment to craft, visual impact, and compelling stories.
Producer: Jailen Readoux
Writer: Julianna Revilla
Cast: As Herself - Julianna Revilla, Mr. Clown Host - James Appleyard , Dancer 1 - Celine Lowe , Dancer 2 - Sarah Vo , Dancer 3 - Megan Zhong , Dancer 4 - Aneliese Guardiola
Cinematographer: Scarlett Valentine
Editor: Belton Gaar
Website: https://juliannarevilla.com/
Instagram: @juliannarevilla https://www.instagram.com/juliannarevilla/?hl=en
@musicbyjuliannarevilla https://www.instagram.com/musicbyjuliannarevilla/?hl=en