- The Alternative Directors Program is NBC’s new annual directors’ initiative that addresses the need for more representation behind the camera in unscripted programming.
- The NBC Universal Casting Assistant Program is a career development opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in scripted casting.
- Writers on the Verge is a program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series.
NBC Universal Talent Development and Inclusion is a sponsor of the CAIIFF, which is supported by the Pechanga Development Corporation.A powerful theme will resonate throughout the sixth annual CAIIFF, bringing Native and Indigenous women’s voices into focus through stories, films and art.“This year’s festival comes at a time when women in Hollywood and beyond are demanding their voices to be heard. CAIIFF is excited to help elevaute women’s voices in showcasing their stories through art. It’s our honor to feature the talents of these Native female artists,” said Dr. Joely Proudfit, CAIIFF Director.
Featuring an all-female lineup, the CAIIFF features the United States premiere of the feature film “Through Black Spruce”, which tells the story of a young Cree woman whose disappearance triggers events in two worlds: in Moosonee, the remote Northern Ontario community she fled years ago, and Toronto, where she modelled before vanishing. Making its world debut last month at the Toronto International Film Festival, Saturday, November 3, is the first time American audiences will be able to screen the acclaimed film.
Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas will send in a special message to introduce his unreleased new music video “One World” filmed on the Pechanga Indian reservation in December following his successful performance at last year’s film festival with his group Mag 7. Members of Mag 7 will be at this year’s festival working with tribal youth.CAIIFF will also showcase several student films from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) including The Blanket, Exhaust and Legacy.
