Post by Totems4jt on Jul 7, 2008 8:58:43 GMT -5
Christi
Hello to All...
The American Indian Film Institute held its 31st Annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, CA all of last week, beginning with their Opening Night on Friday, Nov 3. Myself & some fellow Jaybirds had a week of film treats with a variety of films genres, from documentaries...to short films...to movies. This wonderful learning experience was culminated with the American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show on Sat, Nov 11, at the Palace of Fine Arts. Our very own Jay Tavare acted as a presenter at the awards show, and he was in great form with his handsome suave self. (I say he should have hosted the show. LOL)
Mr. Michael Smith, who is the head of the Film Institute and Festival was very welcoming to us, as were all of the great folks who work with him to put on such a memorable event. A special shout out to Brian and Mike (the younger one).
Fontenel, RRF, ClaireV, Linda and myself got to meet another fan from the forum, Eastern Bird, who lives in San Francisco. But wait…there’s more…we all got to meet and spend some time with Jay! (WOOHOO!!!) For Linda, Eastern Bird, and myself this was our first time meeting Jay, and I want THANK him from the bottom of my heart for being so warm and gracious. We also want to THANK Denise, a friend of Jay’s that we also got to meet at the awards show, who gave us complimentary tickets to her trade Spa show where she was one of the venders.
Last, but not least a special THANKS to ClaireV’s cousin ElsieMae of Berkley, CA, who fixed us a beautiful delicious southern Sunday diner after the Spa show just like we were all family, and so now we are. (We rolled out of cousin ElsieMae’s and on to the airport. LOL)
Christi
p.s.
I just heard that Pier lives in San Francisco.
Pier, I wish I would have known so that we could have met, and made sure that you were right their with us at the awards show where you could have met Jay. You’re a lovely soul, and I hope we do get to meet some day soon.
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Alison McDaniel
Thanks for keeping us informed. Sounds like you Ladies had a blast!
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sh mo / blueJay
Dear Christi!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I am so happy to get to hear from you!!! And i am so happy that you lovely ladies got to go!!! And that you all got to be together!!!! And, i am happy for Jay for presenting and getting to go, too!!!!!
Maybe one of these years i'll get to go, but in the mean time i look over their site. They have some library and collection. that would be something to just get to see that.
I have a couple of posters from past festivals. one by Rance Hood. love his work. love love love
well, well, do tell more. please please please!!!!! And this year Doc Claire will have some ace reporters working along side her!!! please tell us more for those of us who didn't get to go. looking forward to anything you have to share. i bet you are still swimming in all that you got to enjoy and learn.
what was your favorite...lol, if you can choose one......
?? what stood out to you? do tell! do tell! please tell!!
and yes, Mr. Tavare is a gracious host.
CONGRATS AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DOC CLAIRE FOR HER THIRD YEAR ATTENDANCE!!! (or more?) go ace reporters, go!!! and go Speedracer!! goooooooooooooooooo
thank you much for sharing!!
much love,
sharon
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sh mo / blueJay
Oh yeah, what is the state of The Nations with film?? how is future growth looking?? A rennaisance blooming???
thanks again,
love,
me
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Surferdame
I think that is really nice that you all had a good time.I'm glad you all got to go. That is awsome!!!!!!
Ciao,
SD
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Shay
Hey Christi, that is so cool. I'm glad you ladies were able to attend the American Indian Film Festival and enjoy the festivities and especially finally getting to meet Jay and all I know you all had a blast. Thanks for sharing.
Be blessed,
Shay
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~Moni_Bella~
Hey Christi!
Thanks for sharing your experience with meeting Jay and all those wonderful people at the film festival with us. I know that must of been an AWESOME experience for you all.
~Moni_Bella~
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Barbara
Wow! That sounded like fun!
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Carol aka The Empress
Cowabunga!
I'm so stoked for you guys! see? -----> Isn't Jay a darling? dreamy (LOL) Never mind me, I'm being the ever-present goofball.
Congratulations!
Carol
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Pier
CHRISTI!!!!! I'm SO GLAD to see ya my dear & even more glad you not only got to go, but you FINALLY met Jay!!! I WISH I could've gone.. I knew it'd be an AWESOME experience-thanks for sharing yours! You're a loving, radiant & kind spirit, my friend. I so appreciate & value who you are!
Until we meet...hugs & blessings to you
Pier
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Easternbird
Hello to all! This past week in San francisco have been filled with good spirits. I live in this city so I got to see most of the films, which was WONDERFUL. I was so happy to also meet other fans or Jay birds, with their warm and open smiles.
But the icing on the cake was meeting "Jay" he is as handsome as handsome is inside and out; Not only did I meet Jay and his friend Denise, I sat with them both throughout the whole "Awards Show."
Now ladies how good is that ? After the show I had to run before twelve midnight, my time as "Cinderella"
was almost over. hahahahahaa WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS!!!!
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Shay
It's all good Easternbird Glad you had such a good time and sat with Jay, oooo la la!!!!
Be blessed,
Shay
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Hello out there in Jayland.
Yes we enjoyed a fun-filled, exciting, and enlightening time at the AI Film Festival during the week of its showing. I really enjoyed all the documentaries, film shorts, and feature length films. One of my favorite part of the festival was the “Tribal Touring Program” in which there were film shorts by the youth from several different tribes thru-out the US. It was so great to see the creativity from the minds of our youth and they definitely have a bright future ahead.
Congratulations to all who worked so hard to make this whole event a success and congratulations to the nominees and the winners .
Special shout-out to the staff & artists that we had the pleasure of meeting, greeting and partying with at the after-party, , Michael Spears, Michael Horse, Robert Guthrie, Dakota House, Brian Spencer, Andrea Menard, Yellow Thunder Women (I loved the two songs you performed), Mike (Co-Host at the Festival), just to name a few. I agree with Christi that it would have been awesome for to host the whole award show. For more info on this event, please go to www.aifisf.com. Also thank you to Denise for the tickets to the Beauty Spa Convention. Easternbird it was nice to meet you.
Last but certainly never least, thank you again to for always being the humble person that you are. you are like no other
Forum Hostess
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Linda
Hello Everyone,
A good time was had by all at the American Indian Film Festival. The whole week was a great learning experience from viewing the various films to manuvering the streets of San Francisco(LOL). The highlight of the week was meeting Jay, and as Christi said he should have hosted the show. Jay you are a wonderful person thank you for meeting with us. I also want to thank Denise for the Spa show tickets, cousin Elsie Mae, and all the nice people we met in San Francisco. I look forward to going to the festival again.
Linda
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Christi
My Pics from the Film Fest...
Although I didn't see every thing here are my favs:
"Good Night Irene"
A short film that takes place at a free clinic with three main characters (Irene, an elder woman, and two young men). It's witty and charming, and was nominated in the short film category.
"Expiration Date"
A feature length movie about a young man who is about to turn 25, and belives his family is cursed because both his grandfather and father died at the ages of 25 by getting hit by a milk truck. (yes, it's a comedy, LOL) Robert Guthrie who is the young actor who plays the main character was also one of the three character in "Good Night Irene". Robert won Best Actor for Expiration Date, and the movie won for Best Movie. When I went up to Robert and told him how much I enjoyed both films he got really excited, and said "You saw both of them!" LOL
"Seasoned With Spirit"
www.nativetelecom.org/program_sws.html
A PBS cooking show: two episodes were shown.
The host is an American Indian chef who shares a wealth of food/cultural knowledge, both current and historical. One of the episodes shown was about the Houma Indians of Louisiana. Hey you know what...a lot of so called Cajun food is really Houma. Taught to the Cajuns by the Houma, which helped the Cajuns survive after they arrived there. Now I've got to try to get the recipies!
Christi
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show
Award Recipients
Best Film - Expiration Date
Best Director - Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn for the Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Best Actor - Robert Guthrie for Expiration Date
Best Actress - Andrea Menard for for the Velvet Devil
Best Supporting Actor - Eric Schweig for One Dead Indian
Best Supporting Actress - Renae Morriseau for the Velvet Devil
Best Documentary Feature - The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
Best Documentary Short - Starblanket: A Spirit Journey
Best Live Short - Kinnaq Nigaqtuqtuaq (The Snaring Madman)
Best Music Video - The Greatest Love Song / Yellow Thunder Woman and Robin Davey
Best Annimation - By the Rapids
Best Public Service - Gang Aftermath
Best Industrial - Amerind: Our History
Special Shout-Out to Michael Smith of AIFI.
And thank you cousin ElsieMae for a lovely dinner. It was yummy to the tummy
Forum Hostess
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Claire Valencia
Red you beat me to the punch! I went directly to the office after flying back home early Monday morning and have not had a break until today. Sorry Sharon-but we can discuss over Cuban food-LOL
Great job reporting Red. I plan to continue going(3rd year in a row) not because it's such a great experience but because I continue to learn about a part of me-my Indian heritage. I am very proud of that.
It was so much fun to have company this year-the Jaybirds were quite a hit. My only disappointment was not seeing Gordon Tootoosis this year along with Tantoo Cardinal-but Jay being present made up for that. Mr. Tavare-I agree-you would do an outstanding job hosting!!!
Denise-you are one cool, hard working, pretty lady and it was a pleasure meeting you!
Claire
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Claire Valencia
Oh-forgot to doubly thank my lovable cousin Elsie Mae who made, as Red said, a yummy for the tummy down home meal Sunday. I luv ya cuz!!! Big hugs!!!!
Also thanks to the AIFI staff for making us feel so welcome-as Arnold so aptly puts it "I'll be bach". Looks like that worked for this year's election-but I'm not making any further comments on that note-LOL.
C.V.
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Demeter
Thanks for your reports, ladies, and I'm glad that everybody who went seems to have had a great time!
Maybe next year I'll be able to make the time to join some of you at the festival. The movies sound intriguing (I wish it wasn't near impossible to get hold of most of them) and the other activities and company (that'd be YOU ) promise a lot of fun as well...also...San Francisco - always worth a visit, right?!
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Fontenel/Forum Hostess
Hello Everyone:
I'm sorry for posting so late. Soon as I came off the plane I had to go right back to work. This time of the year is a busy time for me. It's been a long week! Can someone tell me why people going crazy over this new PlayStation 3 game (Damm it man..LOL) Well as for the American Indian Film Festival I had a blast at the festival. I met some great people who are amazing. I know you ladies got all the details from the others who attended with me...LOL As for Mr. Tavare what can I say (BEAUTIFUL) just (BEAUTIFUL)...LOL
The films was so filled with education about the American/Canadain Indian movement. I LOVE IT. I want to thank Jay, Denise and Claire cousin Elsie Mae three beautiful souls and great spirits. Also want to thank EasternBird, BK Spencer, Michael Smith, Michael Spears, Robert Guthiere, Michael Horse, Dakota House, Mike ( Host the AIFF) and a host of others for a joyous and memorable time.
Peace
Fontenel/Forum Hostess
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Hello out there in Jayland.
Nominated 2006 Indian Summerfest
Best Rap / Hip Hop Recording
~
American Indian Music
www.cdbaby.com/cd/theaim
Check it out. We got a sampling at the 2006 AIFF
Forum Hostess
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~Moni_Bella~
Thanks for the info. RRF!
There is plenty to see on the website.
~Moni_Bella~
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Wishing everyone at the American Indan Film Institute much success in
Forum Hostess
Hello to All...
The American Indian Film Institute held its 31st Annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, CA all of last week, beginning with their Opening Night on Friday, Nov 3. Myself & some fellow Jaybirds had a week of film treats with a variety of films genres, from documentaries...to short films...to movies. This wonderful learning experience was culminated with the American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show on Sat, Nov 11, at the Palace of Fine Arts. Our very own Jay Tavare acted as a presenter at the awards show, and he was in great form with his handsome suave self. (I say he should have hosted the show. LOL)
Mr. Michael Smith, who is the head of the Film Institute and Festival was very welcoming to us, as were all of the great folks who work with him to put on such a memorable event. A special shout out to Brian and Mike (the younger one).
Fontenel, RRF, ClaireV, Linda and myself got to meet another fan from the forum, Eastern Bird, who lives in San Francisco. But wait…there’s more…we all got to meet and spend some time with Jay! (WOOHOO!!!) For Linda, Eastern Bird, and myself this was our first time meeting Jay, and I want THANK him from the bottom of my heart for being so warm and gracious. We also want to THANK Denise, a friend of Jay’s that we also got to meet at the awards show, who gave us complimentary tickets to her trade Spa show where she was one of the venders.
Last, but not least a special THANKS to ClaireV’s cousin ElsieMae of Berkley, CA, who fixed us a beautiful delicious southern Sunday diner after the Spa show just like we were all family, and so now we are. (We rolled out of cousin ElsieMae’s and on to the airport. LOL)
Christi
p.s.
I just heard that Pier lives in San Francisco.
Pier, I wish I would have known so that we could have met, and made sure that you were right their with us at the awards show where you could have met Jay. You’re a lovely soul, and I hope we do get to meet some day soon.
_____________________________________________________
Alison McDaniel
Thanks for keeping us informed. Sounds like you Ladies had a blast!
_____________________________________________________
sh mo / blueJay
Dear Christi!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I am so happy to get to hear from you!!! And i am so happy that you lovely ladies got to go!!! And that you all got to be together!!!! And, i am happy for Jay for presenting and getting to go, too!!!!!
Maybe one of these years i'll get to go, but in the mean time i look over their site. They have some library and collection. that would be something to just get to see that.
I have a couple of posters from past festivals. one by Rance Hood. love his work. love love love
well, well, do tell more. please please please!!!!! And this year Doc Claire will have some ace reporters working along side her!!! please tell us more for those of us who didn't get to go. looking forward to anything you have to share. i bet you are still swimming in all that you got to enjoy and learn.
what was your favorite...lol, if you can choose one......
?? what stood out to you? do tell! do tell! please tell!!and yes, Mr. Tavare is a gracious host.
CONGRATS AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DOC CLAIRE FOR HER THIRD YEAR ATTENDANCE!!! (or more?) go ace reporters, go!!! and go Speedracer!! goooooooooooooooooo
thank you much for sharing!!
much love,
sharon
_____________________________________________________
sh mo / blueJay
Oh yeah, what is the state of The Nations with film?? how is future growth looking?? A rennaisance blooming???
thanks again,
love,
me
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Surferdame
I think that is really nice that you all had a good time.I'm glad you all got to go. That is awsome!!!!!!
Ciao,
SD
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Shay
Hey Christi, that is so cool. I'm glad you ladies were able to attend the American Indian Film Festival and enjoy the festivities and especially finally getting to meet Jay and all I know you all had a blast. Thanks for sharing.
Be blessed,
Shay
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~Moni_Bella~
Hey Christi!
Thanks for sharing your experience with meeting Jay and all those wonderful people at the film festival with us. I know that must of been an AWESOME experience for you all.
~Moni_Bella~
_____________________________________________________
Barbara
Wow! That sounded like fun!
_____________________________________________________
Carol aka The Empress
Cowabunga!
I'm so stoked for you guys! see? -----> Isn't Jay a darling? dreamy (LOL) Never mind me, I'm being the ever-present goofball.
Congratulations!
Carol
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Pier
CHRISTI!!!!! I'm SO GLAD to see ya my dear & even more glad you not only got to go, but you FINALLY met Jay!!! I WISH I could've gone.. I knew it'd be an AWESOME experience-thanks for sharing yours! You're a loving, radiant & kind spirit, my friend. I so appreciate & value who you are!
Until we meet...hugs & blessings to you
Pier
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Easternbird
Hello to all! This past week in San francisco have been filled with good spirits. I live in this city so I got to see most of the films, which was WONDERFUL. I was so happy to also meet other fans or Jay birds, with their warm and open smiles.
But the icing on the cake was meeting "Jay" he is as handsome as handsome is inside and out; Not only did I meet Jay and his friend Denise, I sat with them both throughout the whole "Awards Show."
Now ladies how good is that ? After the show I had to run before twelve midnight, my time as "Cinderella"
was almost over. hahahahahaa WHAT A NIGHT IT WAS!!!!
_____________________________________________________
Shay
It's all good Easternbird Glad you had such a good time and sat with Jay, oooo la la!!!!
Be blessed,
Shay
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Hello out there in Jayland.
Yes we enjoyed a fun-filled, exciting, and enlightening time at the AI Film Festival during the week of its showing. I really enjoyed all the documentaries, film shorts, and feature length films. One of my favorite part of the festival was the “Tribal Touring Program” in which there were film shorts by the youth from several different tribes thru-out the US. It was so great to see the creativity from the minds of our youth and they definitely have a bright future ahead.
Congratulations to all who worked so hard to make this whole event a success and congratulations to the nominees and the winners .
Special shout-out to the staff & artists that we had the pleasure of meeting, greeting and partying with at the after-party, , Michael Spears, Michael Horse, Robert Guthrie, Dakota House, Brian Spencer, Andrea Menard, Yellow Thunder Women (I loved the two songs you performed), Mike (Co-Host at the Festival), just to name a few. I agree with Christi that it would have been awesome for to host the whole award show. For more info on this event, please go to www.aifisf.com. Also thank you to Denise for the tickets to the Beauty Spa Convention. Easternbird it was nice to meet you.
Last but certainly never least, thank you again to for always being the humble person that you are. you are like no other
Forum Hostess
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Linda
Hello Everyone,
A good time was had by all at the American Indian Film Festival. The whole week was a great learning experience from viewing the various films to manuvering the streets of San Francisco(LOL). The highlight of the week was meeting Jay, and as Christi said he should have hosted the show. Jay you are a wonderful person thank you for meeting with us. I also want to thank Denise for the Spa show tickets, cousin Elsie Mae, and all the nice people we met in San Francisco. I look forward to going to the festival again.
Linda
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Christi
My Pics from the Film Fest...
Although I didn't see every thing here are my favs:
"Good Night Irene"
A short film that takes place at a free clinic with three main characters (Irene, an elder woman, and two young men). It's witty and charming, and was nominated in the short film category.
"Expiration Date"
A feature length movie about a young man who is about to turn 25, and belives his family is cursed because both his grandfather and father died at the ages of 25 by getting hit by a milk truck. (yes, it's a comedy, LOL) Robert Guthrie who is the young actor who plays the main character was also one of the three character in "Good Night Irene". Robert won Best Actor for Expiration Date, and the movie won for Best Movie. When I went up to Robert and told him how much I enjoyed both films he got really excited, and said "You saw both of them!" LOL
"Seasoned With Spirit"
www.nativetelecom.org/program_sws.html
A PBS cooking show: two episodes were shown.
The host is an American Indian chef who shares a wealth of food/cultural knowledge, both current and historical. One of the episodes shown was about the Houma Indians of Louisiana. Hey you know what...a lot of so called Cajun food is really Houma. Taught to the Cajuns by the Houma, which helped the Cajuns survive after they arrived there. Now I've got to try to get the recipies!
Christi
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show
Award Recipients
Best Film - Expiration Date
Best Director - Zacharias Kunuk and Norman Cohn for the Journals of Knud Rasmussen
Best Actor - Robert Guthrie for Expiration Date
Best Actress - Andrea Menard for for the Velvet Devil
Best Supporting Actor - Eric Schweig for One Dead Indian
Best Supporting Actress - Renae Morriseau for the Velvet Devil
Best Documentary Feature - The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy
Best Documentary Short - Starblanket: A Spirit Journey
Best Live Short - Kinnaq Nigaqtuqtuaq (The Snaring Madman)
Best Music Video - The Greatest Love Song / Yellow Thunder Woman and Robin Davey
Best Annimation - By the Rapids
Best Public Service - Gang Aftermath
Best Industrial - Amerind: Our History
Special Shout-Out to Michael Smith of AIFI.
And thank you cousin ElsieMae for a lovely dinner. It was yummy to the tummy
Forum Hostess
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Claire Valencia
Red you beat me to the punch! I went directly to the office after flying back home early Monday morning and have not had a break until today. Sorry Sharon-but we can discuss over Cuban food-LOL
Great job reporting Red. I plan to continue going(3rd year in a row) not because it's such a great experience but because I continue to learn about a part of me-my Indian heritage. I am very proud of that.
It was so much fun to have company this year-the Jaybirds were quite a hit. My only disappointment was not seeing Gordon Tootoosis this year along with Tantoo Cardinal-but Jay being present made up for that. Mr. Tavare-I agree-you would do an outstanding job hosting!!!
Denise-you are one cool, hard working, pretty lady and it was a pleasure meeting you!
Claire
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Claire Valencia
Oh-forgot to doubly thank my lovable cousin Elsie Mae who made, as Red said, a yummy for the tummy down home meal Sunday. I luv ya cuz!!! Big hugs!!!!
Also thanks to the AIFI staff for making us feel so welcome-as Arnold so aptly puts it "I'll be bach". Looks like that worked for this year's election-but I'm not making any further comments on that note-LOL.
C.V.
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Demeter
Thanks for your reports, ladies, and I'm glad that everybody who went seems to have had a great time!
Maybe next year I'll be able to make the time to join some of you at the festival. The movies sound intriguing (I wish it wasn't near impossible to get hold of most of them) and the other activities and company (that'd be YOU ) promise a lot of fun as well...also...San Francisco - always worth a visit, right?!
_____________________________________________________
Fontenel/Forum Hostess
Hello Everyone:
I'm sorry for posting so late. Soon as I came off the plane I had to go right back to work. This time of the year is a busy time for me. It's been a long week! Can someone tell me why people going crazy over this new PlayStation 3 game (Damm it man..LOL) Well as for the American Indian Film Festival I had a blast at the festival. I met some great people who are amazing. I know you ladies got all the details from the others who attended with me...LOL As for Mr. Tavare what can I say (BEAUTIFUL) just (BEAUTIFUL)...LOL
The films was so filled with education about the American/Canadain Indian movement. I LOVE IT. I want to thank Jay, Denise and Claire cousin Elsie Mae three beautiful souls and great spirits. Also want to thank EasternBird, BK Spencer, Michael Smith, Michael Spears, Robert Guthiere, Michael Horse, Dakota House, Mike ( Host the AIFF) and a host of others for a joyous and memorable time.
Peace
Fontenel/Forum Hostess
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Hello out there in Jayland.
Nominated 2006 Indian Summerfest
Best Rap / Hip Hop Recording
~
American Indian Music
www.cdbaby.com/cd/theaim
Check it out. We got a sampling at the 2006 AIFF
Forum Hostess
_____________________________________________________
~Moni_Bella~
Thanks for the info. RRF!
There is plenty to see on the website.
~Moni_Bella~
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Running Red Fox (Forum Hostess)
Wishing everyone at the American Indan Film Institute much success in
Forum Hostess