2022 Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival

Now celebrating our 12th year, the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival showcases the best in international Indigenous film, media art and music in Ottawa, Canada from August 8-13, 2023 in-person. Please visit us at www.asinabkafestival.org for more information.

Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival

A local grassroots festival showcasing diverse Indigenous arts from Turtle Island and beyond in Algonquin Territory.

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Asinabka Film &amp; Media Arts FestivalAUGUST 10-14, 2022IN-PERSON • ONLINECelebrating Indigenous Arts in Algonquin TerritoryCelebrate modern Indigenous arts at the 11th annual Asinabka Film &amp; Media Arts Festival, a local grassroots festival showcasing diverse Indigenous arts from Turtle Island and beyond.This year’s festivities include an outdoor film screening, a festival-curated art exhibition, screenings of over 50 Indigenous films, a music showcase, and the second edition of our groundbreaking 2-Spirit Ball. Scroll down for event and venue descriptions that delve deeper into how you can enjoy this ultra-cool, fun, and animated festival; get the full schedule and details at <a href="https://asinabkafestival.org/schedule" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AsinabkaFestival.org</a>.<blockquote>Featuring: Te KuraHuia • Miesha &amp; the Spanks • Bryan Wolf Ear • The Bannock Babes • Ojibwave • Ziibiwan • Quanah Style • Dioganhdih • Ziibiwan • David Whitedeer • Churun Meru • Randy Schmucker • 2-Spirit Drum • Tattoo Artists️ • Vogue / Waacking</blockquote>Please follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/asinabka" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asinabka/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>: @ASINABKATICKETS: <ul><li>Opening night outdoor film screening is free to attend
</li><li>$15 per day pass (all films and programs screening that day)
</li><li>$5 per film or program (at the door only)
</li><li>$35 for a Film Pass (all screenings)
</li><li>$20 Advance / $25 at the door for 2-Spirit Ball &amp; Music Showcase
</li><li>$50 for an All-Access Pass - Save on admission and fees with one ticket purchase
</li><li>Art show opening at Gallery 101 is free to attend
</li></ul>All events are all-ages, with all-ages access lifting at 11 pm the night of the 2-Spirit Ball &amp; Music Showcase.FULL SCHEDULE at <a href="https://asinabkafestival.org/schedule" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AsinabkaFestival.org</a><h3>Festival Opening &amp; Outdoor Film Screening Wednesday, August 10, 7 PM-11 PM </h3> Club SAW CourtyardCelebrate the opening night of the Festival under the stars. Asinabka will have a guest food vendor on-site and the bar will be open to serve refreshments. Plan to stay after the screening to mingle with other audience members.<h3>Film Screening Thursday, August 11, 1 PM- 11 PM</h3>Each day of films features five or more screenings of feature films and collections of short films. Programming details TBA. Tickets to individual screenings are available at the door for $5. Alma Duncan Salon &amp; South Terrace at the Ottawa Art Gallery<h3>Film Screening Friday, August 12, 1 PM- 11 PM</h3>Each day of films features five or more screenings of feature films and collections of short films. Programming details TBA. Tickets to individual screenings are available at the door for $5. Alma Duncan Salon &amp; South Terrace at the Ottawa Art Gallery<h3>Art Gallery Opening Friday, August 12, 8 PM-11 PM </h3> Gallery 101Celebrate the opening of a brand new visual art show curated for the Asinabka audience. Join us for a vernissage at Gallery 101 with works by Indigenous relations from near and far. Light refreshments will be served. <h3>Music Showcase &amp; 2-Spirit Ball Saturday, August 13, 3 PM-1 AM</h3> Alma Duncan Salon &amp; South Terrace at the OAG and Club SAW &amp; SAW Courtyard Three stages. Two Outdoor Parties. One stellar night.Asinabka’s immersive performance arts experience includes a Music Showcase and the second edition of our groundbreaking 2-Spirit Ball. Happening at Club SAW and the Ottawa Art Gallery, it’s just a quick jump between these two parties.The 2-Spirit Ball centres the Indigenous 2SLGBTQQIA+ community and welcomes all who are ready to celebrate a night that’s dedicated to a 2SLGBTQQIA+ space. Spotlighting Indigiqueer talent, expect exciting presentations with amped-up style and an animated space that’s unlike any other.Featuring:<blockquote>The Bannock Babes • Quanah Style • Dioganhdih • Ziibiwan • David Whitedeer • Churun Meru • Randy Schmucker • 2-Spirit Drum • Tattoo Artists️ • Vogue / Waacking</blockquote>The Music Showcase brings together diverse Indigenous artists and broad genres for an exciting mix of the performers you follow and the acts you’re about to love. Featuring:<blockquote>️Te KuraHuia • Miesha &amp; the Spanks • Bryan Wolf Ear • Ojibwave </blockquote><h3>Film Screening Sunday, August 14, 1 PM- 10 PM</h3>Each day of films features five or more screenings of feature films and collections of short films. Programming details TBA. Tickets to individual screenings are available at the door for $5. Alma Duncan Salon &amp; South Terrace at the Ottawa Art Gallery-------------------------------------------Asinabka Festival is based on the unsurrendered and unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation. Chi-Miigwech to our Algonquin friends and hosts. All of our events are intended to be as open and accessible as possible. Please note that some film content may be for mature audiences. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are not welcome at our Festival. Miigwetch to our 2022 funders and partners: Canada Council for the Arts, Digital Arts Resource Centre (formerly SAW Video), 95.7 Elmnt fm, Gallery 101, the Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), the Media Arts Network of Ontario, National Indigenous Media Arts Coalition (NIMA), Ottawa Art Gallery, and SAW Gallery.

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