I for NDN

Darryl Nepinak documents his mother as she teaches him and shares stories of how she learned how to make Bannock. A step by step way of teaching others about what is Bannock and how to make it.

At the Canadian National Spelling Bee speller Darryl Nepinak stumbles upon a familiar word. (This film was commissioned by the Winnipeg Film Group's Cinematheque for its 25th anniversary, Silverscope)

Two ersatz "Indian warriors" chase a beautiful Indian maiden through the streets of Winnipeg but she loves Chief Big Bear. Who is the hunter, and who the hunted in this tableaux? Based on the 1964 German song, "Zwei Indianer Aus Winnipeg," our heroes are in for a surprise when they reach The Ancient Lake of Schwinestieger.

A nephew's journey

This short film documents Darryl Nepinak's journey as he receives his Indian name, while exploring how traditional culture continues to shape and influence our modern sense of self.

A lonely career machinist falls for a troubled young artist and they are drawn together while being guided through a mysterious dimension to reconcile with their pasts.