'Uncommon Ground' filmmaker Faith Sparrow-Crawford on ancestral connections and Musqueam Storytelling
Musqueam filmmaker Faith Sparrow-Crawford joins VIFF short programmer Casey Wei to talk about Uncommon Ground, her haunting sci-fi short set in 2171. They dig into themes of ancestral connection, mental health, and the deep bond between main character Tawny and her aunt. Faith shares how storytelling runs in her family, why the short film format speaks to her, and how she's collaborating with her father on a larger TV series. Plus: a glimpse into her next project exploring Musqueam traditions around grief.
This episode was recorded during the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival.
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