Heidi Atter

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Heidi Atter

Heidi Atter is a journalist working in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador. She has worked as a reporter, videojournalist, mobile journalist, web writer, associate producer, show director, current affairs host and radio technician. Heidi has worked in Regina, Edmonton, Wainwright, and in Adazi, Latvia.

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StagefrightStagefright · 2025
Stagefright
2025
MovieHorrorMystery
After the cast list is posted, all hell breaks loose. This short created by a Nunatsiavut Inuk youth, filmed through a one-week summer camp with the Labrador Indie Film Troupe will make you question the lengths people go to be in the spotlight.
Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: AmishkᵘHarvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ · 2025
Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ
2025
MovieDocumentary
In this raw, authentic look, examine how a beaver goes from caught in a trapline to on the fire being cooked up for a meal. Amishkᵘ (beaver) is a common and sustainable food source for Innu for centuries in Labrador, harvesting the uiashamishkᵘ (beaver meat). This film documents Jerome Pone pakunamishkueu (Innu-aimun for harvesting beaver meat). This was filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with the help of the Labrador Indie Film Troupe instructors, and created in partnership with Innu at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering. Caution: If people are not used to understanding where their food comes from, they may think the following film contains graphic images.
Karen's ReturnKaren's Return · 2025
Karen's Return
2025
MovieThriller
Two years ago to the day, Karen's friends decide to try to reach her in the afterlife. Instead, some may join her.
Preparing Innineu: Partridge Cleaning in Sheshatshiu
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Preparing Innineu: Partridge Cleaning in Sheshatshiu · 2026
Preparing Innineu: Partridge Cleaning in Sheshatshiu
2026
MovieDocumentary
Partridges are a common food source for Innu First Nation People in Labrador, especially in Sheshatshiu. Partridge is Innineu in Innu-aimun. This film captures a cultural workshop at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering, filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with help from emerging filmmakers Heidi Atter and Charlie Pye-Strowbridge.
SandbreadSandbread · 2024
Sandbread
2024
MovieDocumentary
Before stoves and ovens, Innu baked their bread under the sand. It's a tradition knowledge holders are trying to preserve and share with the next generation.

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Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: AmishkᵘHarvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ · 2025
Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ
2025
MovieDocumentary
In this raw, authentic look, examine how a beaver goes from caught in a trapline to on the fire being cooked up for a meal. Amishkᵘ (beaver) is a common and sustainable food source for Innu for centuries in Labrador, harvesting the uiashamishkᵘ (beaver meat). This film documents Jerome Pone pakunamishkueu (Innu-aimun for harvesting beaver meat). This was filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with the help of the Labrador Indie Film Troupe instructors, and created in partnership with Innu at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering. Caution: If people are not used to understanding where their food comes from, they may think the following film contains graphic images.

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