#Asivak

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What do you know of my heart, priestess? What do you know of my sister?

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RUN WOMAN RUN:

Ghost of track runner

Lazy mom in denial

Road to rock bottom

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"You know NOTHING, Jon Snow." 🙄

(This was made with Photobash technique bc I imagine Asivak Koostachin as Jon :3 Also to use as reference when I try to develop his 3D model)

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American Indian Film Festival Recap Premiere Night 2019

Published 11/2/2019, All Photos by Rye Purvis unless otherwise noted.

The American Indian Film Institute celebrated their 44th year of the American Indian Film Festival Saturday October 26th at the Brava Theatre in Mission District, San Francisco. 

The Festival’s Emcee Tom Phillips (Kiowa) introduced the week long festival with an opening song by the All Nations Drum Group, performed in honor and remembrance of founder Michael Smith. 

Tom Phillips (left) and All Nations Drum Group (right)

The night continued with a presentation of five films: Throat Singing in Kangirsuk, Sacheen: Breaking the Silence, Two Brothers, Henry’s Heart, and Red Snow.

Photo from Sundance Institute1

At a mere 4 minutes and 30 seconds, Throat Singing in Kangirsuk immediately takes viewers out of San Francisco and in to Kangirsuk, a small village where the directors and throat singers Eva Kaukai and Manon Chamberland are from. Drone shots by Johnny Nassak present birds eye views of both snowy and rocky horizons making for quite an ethereal landscape. Eva and Manon are seen fluctuating between a calm seriousness and a contagious playfulness, trying not to laugh while their voices reverberate meditatively. One can’t help but get entranced by the sound and image, almost wishing for more. 

The second film of the night, Sacheen: Breaking the Silence had the honor of being introduced by Sacheen Littlefeather (Apache) herself, joined by producer Gayle Anne Kelley. The film directed by Peter Spirer, gave viewers a glimpse into the shocking moment at the 1973 Academy Awards when actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather refused the best actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando. The film gives a short but moving view of Sacheen’s perspective: who Sacheen is, what led up to the Oscar refusal, and what the aftermath looked like. Forty-five years after the fact, the televised moment remains astounding. Breaking the Silence gives voice and respect to the woman behind it all, the woman who carried the weight of the advocacy in the moment and decades after. Littlefeather’s voice is clear, direct and heard.

Sacheen (left) and Gayle (right) answering a question from the crowd during Q&A.

The third film of the night, Two Brothers directed by Montana Cypress (Miccosukee) was a 10 minute short film on the conversations and sense of unease two brothers experience as they prepare for the Seminole Wars. Montana Cypress also plays one of the brothers in the film. 

Sacheen (far left), Gayle (second from left), Montana (on the mic) and Asivak

Henry’s Heart and Red Snow were the last films of the night. In Red Snow, actor Asivak Koostachin played Dylan, a Gwich’in soldier caught by the Taliban in this feature film directed by Marie Clements. The film is set in the present but intermittently shows flashbacks of Dylan’s life back in the Canadian Arctic where his relationship with his culture, Grandmother, and tragic young love influence the young man’s place in the world. Asivak does a wonderful job balancing the hardness of the soldier’s exterior with a complex impassioned interior as Dylan interacts with a Pashtun family through their escape from the Taliban. 

Asivak (left) and Montana (right)

Crowd of Attendees in lobby of Brava Theatre

Overall, premiere night of the American Indian Film Festival gave a great array of film presentation, setting the tone for the week to come. From activism, to historical settings, personal conflicts and heartache, the films certainly reinstated the importance of Indigenous/Native/First Nation vision in media and entertainment. 

Sacheen Littlefeather signing DVD covers.

Me and Sacheen (most exciting moment of the night tbh!)

Links to More Information on the Films:

Red Snow

Two Brothers

Sacheen: Breaking the Silence

Throat Singing in Kangirsuk

Henry’s Heart

Signing Off ,

Rye Purvis “The Navajo Tourist”

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"Montana Story"

This understated character study about damaged people and broken relationships is painful, touching, and emotionally powerful, from its restrained beginning to its most forceful final blow.

“Montana Story” is a western where the sweeping scenery and shots of the vast, dusty landscape aren’t the star, but the family drama is. The visuals are absolutely stunning, but it’s the story that affected me on a deep level. This understated character study is painful, touching, and emotionally powerful, from its restrained beginning to its most forceful final blow. Cal (Owen Teague) has…

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Official Poster And Trailer For MONTANA STORY Starring Haley Lu Richardson

Official Poster And Trailer For MONTANA STORY Starring Haley Lu Richardson

Check out these new poster and trailer for MONTANA STORY movie starring Haley Lu Richardson. Bleecker Street will release MONTANA STORY in theaters May 13, 2022 Written & Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel Produced by Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Jennifer Roth Starring Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague, Gilbert Owuor, Kimberly Guerrero, Asivak Koostachin, Eugene Brave Rock, Rob Story, John…

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Red Snow (2019)

When I sit down with a Canadian movie, Red Snow is what I want to see. Touching on a multitude of indigenous people's issues, it also speaks about modern-day warfare and delivers a thick slice of tension to keep your blood pumping between the reflective scenes.

During the War in Afghanistan, Gwich’in soldier Dylan Nadazeau (Asivak Koostachin) is betrayed and captured by the Taliban. When Dylan’s notebook in his native tongue is discovered, they accuse him of being a spy. Certain he will not survive the ordeal, he retreats back into his memories for solace.

There are times where you can tell some of the film’s budgetary limitations and at least one dramatic scene where Koostachin doesn’t quite bring the level of emotion you wish he would. They’re small blemishes in an otherwise moving story. Every time Dylan defies Ramiz (Kane Mahon) by speaking Gwich’in, he risks a beating or death but you agree it's worth it. Cooperative or not, he’s dead either way. Giving the villains that extra bit of grief, it’ll be his revenge. Who knows? If he’s stalls enough time, maybe an opportunity for escape will present himself.

When Dylan isn’t reading a script in front of a camera at gunpoint, he returns to memories of his homeland. He fondly recalls his close relationship with his cousin Asana (Miika Bryce Whiskeyjack) and his younger brother. They were the best days of his life but are plagued with tragedy. You're now unsure if Dylan accepts death as inevitable or wants to keep their memories alive by surviving.

As the one stabbed in the back, Dylan sees the scenario as black-and-white but we get the viewpoint of the man who delivered him to the Taliban, Aman (Shafin Karim as Aman). We know it was a complex choice. It’s made even more obvious when you see the threat his daughter, Khatira (Mzhdah Jamalzadah) and young, impressionable son Tahir (Ishaan Vasdev) face. Everyone gets a surprising amount of character development.

In the film’s best scene, Ramiz breaks down Dylan’s odds of survival. This isn’t some Hollywood Cowboy and Indians movie. The cavalry isn't coming at the last second to save our hero. From that one line, a lot of thoughts flourish. In his mind, Ramiz is both the Indian defending his land from invaders and the Cowboy hero. The irony isn’t lost on them. It doesn’t beat you over the head, it isn’t sanctimonious or preachy. It’s just a great little moment.

Red Snow ends on an unexpected note that I’m not sure what to make of. Before then, I was sure the film would go in a certain direction but my expectations were proved completely wrong halfway through. It isn’t the choice I would’ve made but it doesn’t come out of nowhere. The conclusion fits and if you go in knowing the ending will be atypical, I don’t think it will bother you. (Theatrical version on the big screen, November 4, 2019)

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WFF '21 Review: 'Run Woman Run' is a lovely story of rediscovering self-worth

#WFF21 / @whisfilmfest 'Run Woman Run' is a lovely story of rediscovering self-worth

Grief affects everyone differently. Some of us find resolve, some not so much—some of us the latter, then the former. Run Woman Run is a story of grief about one woman’s journey to put herself back together after a loss. (more…)

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The Pact Of Ice And Fire

After re-uniting at the Wall, Jon and Sansa set out to re-take Winterfell with significant aid from Bran using the weirwood network to spy on the Bolton camp. Though they attempt to ignore their feelings, Jon and Sansa grow closer throughout the campaign.

When Bran at last reveals the truth of Jon Snow’s parentage, Jon and Sansa sneak out to the godswood and profess their love before the old gods. With only Bran and Ghost watching from the trees to witness, Jon and Sansa speak wedding vows before the heart tree.

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COVID-19 testing begins in Inuit coastal community after presumptive case

COVID-19 testing begins in Inuit coastal community after presumptive case

Gerald Asivak, Nunatsiavut’s minister of health and social development, says nurses in Makkovik are being joined by Labrador-Grenfell Health counterparts to conduct widespread COVID-19 testing. (Garrett Barry/CBC) COVID-19 testing began Thursday and will continue Friday in the small Labrador coastal community of Makkovik, the Nunatsiavut government says, as part of the public health response to…

[atopvisenyashill]

i actually realized how hard it is to find people who match What I See In My Head aksjdj once again wishing i could draw anyways these were the ones i thought of and went “yeah that’s basically it”

georgie henley as myranda royce

alyssa sutherland as cersei lannister

golshifteh farahani as elia

i saw someone one say the dag for dany recently and she’s 26 in fury road which is obviously way too old but she DOES look about what i picture actually. i found a picture of the actress when she was younger

and then obviously my r+l=j and nedcat

[atopvisenyashill]

im mostly posting so eye do not forget but i was bored and trying to graphic once again and failing miserably bc i don’t have photoshop anymore and i was trying to find more age accurate fcs (like the actors role at least being closer to the age) and anyway i got these:

Eric Schweig as Ned, Lottie Verbeeck as Cat (he’s too old now but no one matches the Ned in my head the way Schweig as Uncas does) (I mean he’s also too sexy bUT it’s p close) (also give Lottie darker hair)

Anna Lambe as Lyanna, Asivak Koostachin as Jon (again, make Asivak a bit less chiseled and handsome but otherwise, that’s almost exactly how I picture Jon. Anna Lambe is just older than Lyanna here, she’s like 18 I believe)

Kiawentiio as Arya, Riit as Sansa (Riit is too old, I can’t find anyone age appropriate for Sansa. Just imagine Riit but younger and that’s basically how I imagine Sansa. Kiawentiio is the furthest away from how I picture the character but her lil baby fat chubby cheeks matching Lyanna/Lambe is perfect).

Also bonus Heath Ledger as Rhaegar. I know it’s cliche but it’s cliche for a reason. And look at the three together.

IM COOKING!!

[atopvisenyashill]

what are your biggest asoiaf fancasting pet peeves, especially in regards to more popular fancasts in the fandom?

a lot of people will just throw any old blond in there and call it a targaryen without thinking about the vibes. like charlize theron for rhaella gets used a lot and it's like bro.....that is NAWT charlize lmao have you SEEN the sort of roles she plays even when she's more "damsel"-y she's got a grit and a fire to her that you simply can't hide and that is not even CLOSE to the way rhaella is described. or - and like, no shade, i get it, it's hard to find fancasts -but i'll see a veritable twink used as maegor and it's like hmmmmmmmmm.

then there's "casting" people who just can't act. again, i totally get it, who doesn't like to use henry cavill in their graphics he's just easy and it's not like the show didn't cast some pretty spectacularly bad actors (hello emilia kit and aiden) but um. he may be a nerd but he is NOT up to asoiaf snuff! people do that in particular for rhaenys, lyanna, and ashara, just casting some cw girlie who doesn't emote bc she's pretty. boring. next!!

and of course the age thing. i get its hard to match ages (god knows i struggle with sansa, and i'm AWARE asivak is way too old for jon snow) but people are out here casting like 30+ year olds for arya, lyanna, asha, arianne, and it's like guys. arya is barely starting puberty lmao i like millie brady too but she is twice lyanna's age. at least do the teen show thing where you cast young looking 20 year olds as teens!

also i do in general kinda shy away from big name bollywood actors as dornish characters, although that's not a hard and fast rule. i know it's a Whole Thing that like, oftentimes west asians and maghrebi people will get erased for south asian and usually specifically indian actors, and while i don't think it's like a Huge deal when we're talking about a fictional ethnicity, i DO think the overabundance of indian faceclaims when there are quite a few west asian and north african actors that work for the characters is a very weird and annoying trend.