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88 mins · Documentary · English · Blackfoot · Canada · 2023

A Feature Documentary Film

Aitamaako'tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun

Blackfoot pronunciation

An intimate and thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman Logan Red Crow and the deep bonds between her father and family in the golden plains of Blackfoot Territory as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world… the Indian Relay.

Directed by Banchi Hanuse



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SCREENINGS

CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (CIFF)

2pm Sat, Sep 30, 2023
Cineplex Eau Claire, 200 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, Alberta

EVANS THEATRE (TIFF FILM CIRCUIT)
7:30 pm Sept 29-30, Oct 1, 2023
Evans Theatre, Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba

ARON THEATRE (TIFF FILM CIRCUIT)
2pm + 7pm Wed, Oct 4, 2023
Campbellford, Ontario

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
4pm Thurs, Oct 5, 2023
6:15pm Sat, Oct 7, 2023
4:15pm Sun, Oct 8, 2023 (“relaxed screening”)
Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 88 W Pender St
Vancouver, BC

DOCTOBER
1:45pm Sat, Oct 7
3pm Wed, Oct 11, 2023
Bellingham, Washington, USA

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
7:15pm Mon, Oct 16, 2023
The Lot 7, 999 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, California, USA

ST. JOHN’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL (SJIWFF)
2:30 PM Thurs, October 19, 2023
The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave
St. John’s, Newfoundland

TWIN CITIES FILM FEST
2pm Fri, Oct 20, 2023
St Louis Park, Minnesota, USA

SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SFiFF)
2:15pm Sat, Oct 21 (CCA Studio)
12pm  Sun, Oct 22 (CCA Cinema)
Sante Fe, New Mexico, USA

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2pm Sat, Oct 21, 2023
AMC Theatre, 4425 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, California, USA

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL
(TBA: Oct 20-22, 2023)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

FRIDAY HARBOR DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
4pm Fri, Oct 27, 2023
4pm Sat, Oct 28, 2023
San Juan Island Grange, 152 N First St
Friday Harbor, Washington, USA

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL
12:30pm Sat, Oct 28 (Galaxy Theatre)
5:00pm Mon, Oct 30, 2023 (The Hideout Theatre)
Austin, Texas, USA

NATIVE SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL
2pm Sun, Oct 29, 2023
The Muse Gallery, 269 Portobello Rd
London, England

RED NATION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
4:10pm Sun, Nov 27, 2023
Fine Arts Theatre 8556 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, California, USA

Credits

In order of appearance

IISUNAKII ~ LOGAN RED CROW
SIIPIISTOOKIMA ~ ALLISON RED CROW
NIITATSTIPIM ~ RACEY BIG SNAKE
IISTAASAAKAII ~ JAYME BIG SNAKE
IISOMIIKOPII ~ CLARENCE RED CROW
MARK BIG TOBACCO
CODY BIG TOBACCO
ZARIANNA BIG TOBACCO
KAYZEN BIG TOBACCO
ROSE RED CROW
KITANA ARCAND
SHARMAINE WEED
ERIKA MAD PLUME

Executive Producers

CAREY NEWMAN
IZZY PULLEN

Producer

MIKE WAVRECAN 

Director 

BANCHI HANUSE 

Writers

BANCHI HANUSE
TANYA MARYNIAK

Cinematography

BEN GIESBRECHT
LUKE CONNOR

Production Manager

SAM GRAHAM

Location Sound

ARIANA BROPHY
BRENDA SEVILLA

Additional Camera

ANTHONY STENGEL

Editor

TANYA MARYNIAK

Camera Assistant

JOSH MANYHEADS
CALVIN STIMSON

Assistant Editor

SOMIT SHARMA
Cindy Au Yeung
Sebastian Carmona
Johnny Cole
Olivia Vanderwal

Colourist

JAMES CHASE

Composers

JASON BURNSTICK
NADIA BURNSTICK

Sound Design

DAVID PARFIT

Post Production Audio

SEASIDE SOUND

Production Accountant

DEBBI-JO MATIAS

Production Bookkeeper

MONICA FRIESEN

Special Thanks:

RED CROW FAMILY
SIKSIKA NATION
OLD SUN RELAY TEAM
PRETTY YOUNGMAN RELAY TEAM
SIKSIKA DEERFOOT SPORTSPLEX
MASKÊKOSIHK – ENOCH CREE NATION
MEGAN YELLOW FLY
DEXTER BRUISED HEAD
CARA MORIN
JESSICA MAYHEW
NAPI COLLECTIVE
LES MCINTYRE
RANDY TAYLOR

Produced with the support of TELUS:

Vice President in Charge of Production
AMIT NAG

Executive in Charge of Production

CAMERON ZINGER

Managing Production Executive
LEAH CAMENZIND

Senior Production Executive

CHRISTINA WILLINGS

Senior Marketing Manager

KELLY FOX

Filmed in:

SIKSIKA NATION
TSUUT’INA, ÎYÂXE NAKODA, BLACKFOOT TERRITORY
ENOCH CREE NATION ᒪᐢᑫᑯᓯᐦᐠ MASKÊKOSIHK
CASPER, WYOMING

Produced with the participation of




producers

dedicated team

Brought together by a passion for authentic storytelling and beautiful cinematography, our diverse team has worked tirelessly to bring the feature documentary Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun to light.
Carey Newman, Executive Producer

CAREY NEWMAN

Executive Producer

Izzy Pullen, Executive Producer

IZZY PULLEN

Executive Producer

Mike Wavrecan, Producer

MIKE WAVRECAN

Producer

BEHIND THE SCENES

cinematography

Deepening the sense of connection between human and creature, the careful yet intentional cinematography creates an immersive sensation, allowing the audience to feel as though they are walking and riding, right beside Logan. The rugged land that takes care of Logan and her family, blossoms into a character of its own. Juxtaposing fluidly between the intimate and extreme close ups of Logan and her horses, intermixed with extreme wide shots, making the landscape a constant focal point. The burnt summer tones and golden hues of the rolling fields, the dusty tracks and the dried out pastures, framing the unmistakable and breathtaking vistas of Blackfoot Territory.

locations

Shot on location in beautiful Siksika Nation, Tsuut’ina, Îyâxe Nakoda, Blackfoot Territory, Enoch Cree Nation ᒪᐢᑫᑯᓯᐦᐠ Maskêkosihk, Casper, Wyoming.

music

The musical score contains vocal harmonies, acoustic chords and melodies composed by the awarding-winning duo Nadia (Métis) and Jason Burnstick (Cree).

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