A young Indigenous student struggles to stay grounded in a world far from home — but as disconnection and self-doubt grow, she must find the courage to reclaim her identity and create space for something greater than herself.
- New Wave filmmaker (Student), short
Finding Fire
College, Coming of Age, Drama, Indigenous, Student
0:15:00 mins
0:15:00 mins
United States
English
Synopsis
Title:
Finding Fire
Award Year:
2025
Director:
David J Aberle
Casts:
Susanna Osife, Caydence Palmer, Edward Tesfaye Varela, Frank Perez, Alek Mendez
Other Credits:
Director of Photography: Steven Saldaña; Sound Mixer: Olivia Barnes; Editors: David J. Aberle, Olivia Barnes
Producer:
David J Aberle, Francisco Landin
Writer:
David J Aberle
Director's Interview
Festival:
2025
Category:
New Wave filmmaker (Student), short
Country:
United States
Language:
English
