FEATURED NATIVE AMERICAN Film Makers

Ben-Alex Dupris

Ben-Alex Dupris is a filmmaker, Miniconjou Lakota, and an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. Dupris' debut film, "Sweetheart Dancers," earned him the Grand Jury Award for Best Short Film in 2019. Through his work, Dupris strives to honor Indigenous people and their homelands. Currently, Dupris is an instructor at Duke University, teaching a course on Indigenous mythology in pop culture.

Ben-Alex Dupris

By the Creator’s fire, stories live on. Here, we honor Native artists who keep traditions strong. Find inspiration, representation, and the heartbeat of our nations.

  • Storytellers: Witness the power of our actors who breathe life into the words of our past.
  • Spirit Painters: Explore the vibrant tapestries woven by our artists, where dreams dance in color.
  • Trailblazers: Cheer the triumphs of our athletes who defy the odds and inspire generations.
  • Weavers of Words: Get lost in the captivating tales spun by our authors, voices echoing from the heart.
  • Tricksters of Wit: Share laughter with our comedians, whose sharp tongues pierce through shadows with humor.
  • Dream Weavers: Immerse yourself in the stories told through the eyes of our filmmakers, where the land itself speaks.
  • Musicians of the Wind: Feel the rhythm of our drums and the melodies of our flutes, a harmony carrying the spirit of our ancestors.