How People Got Fire (2009)

How People Got Fire

2009

Animation

Synopsis

This introspective short animation takes place In the village of Carcross, in the Tagish First Nation. Neighbourhood pillar Grandma Kay tell the local children the tale of how Crow brought fire to people. As the story unfolds, we also meet 12-year-old Tish, an introspective, talented girl who feels drawn to the elder. Here, past and present blend, myth and reality meet, and the metaphor of fire infuses all in a location that lies at the heart of this Native community’s spiritual and cultural memory.

Credits

Director

Daniel Janke

Cast

Amy Smarch as Voice

Jonnie-Lyn Kushniruk as Voice

Mae Hume as Voice

Crew

Bruce Hagerman (Administration)

Christopher Auchter (Animation)

Stuart Andrew Sharp (Animation)

Jassin Godard (Assistant Set Decoration)