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Storyline
In a speculative future, a First Nations Welcomer and an Arrivant from the African Diaspora redefine first contact, weaving a tapestry of solidarity and healing through their poetic exchange.
Synopsis
“Set in a speculative future on Turtle Island, this poetic short follows the Welcomer, a vessel of First Nations resilience, and the Arrivant, a traveller from the African diaspora. As ancestral dreams shape reality, their paths converge to reimagine First Contact – not as a clash, but as a shared act of kinship and healing.
Through rhythmic storytelling rooted in Afrofuturism and Indigenous Futurism, they forge a sanctuary of solidarity, where Black and Indigenous futures are entwined in resistance, memory, and hope.”
Directed by
Isak Vaillancourt is an award-winning director, multidisciplinary artist, and communications professional of Somali-French ancestry, whose practice spans photography, filmmaking, and arts-based programming. He is currently based out of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
