Meet the Creators of Inkwo for When the Starving Return

Date(s): May 1st, 2025

Showtime: 7pm

Don’t miss this special evening with the creators of Inkwo for When the Starving Return, featuring the Sechelt premiere of this award-winning stop motion animated film and appearances by Amanda Strong (director/co-producer/co-writer), Bracken Hanuse Corlett (co-writer) and Richard Van Camp (co-writer).

A mesmerizing tale of courage, identity and the enduring power of truth, Inkwo for When the Starving Return is an animated adaptation of an original short story by award-winning Tlicho Dene storyteller Richard Van Camp. Spotted Fawn Productions, led by Michif/Metis director Amanda Strong, carried the story into its innovative film form. Two lifetimes from now the world hangs in the balance. Dove, a young, enigmatic, gender-shifting warrior, discovers the gifts and burdens of their Inkwo (medicine) to defend against an army of hungry, ferocious monsters. Dove’s courage, resilience and alliance with the Earth culminates in a battle against these flesh-consuming creatures, who become stronger with each body and soul they devour. Inkwo for When the Starving Return is a call to action to fight and protect against the forces of greed around us. Featuring the extraordinary voice talent of Paulina Alexis, Tantoo Cardinal and versatile television producer, actor and storyteller Art Napoleon.

Link to trailer: https://youtu.be/kGuM4eK0-WQ

Tickets are by donation and are available at the door only. No pre-registration is required. Please note this film is Not Rated and Intended for Mature Audiences.

Co-presented by the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, Raven’s Cry Theatre, The National Film Board of Canada and Spotted Fawn Productions.