Skylar's Comet
Short Narrative
Session 6: 1:00pm-3:00pm - September 14th
Completed on:
January 15, 2024
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Runtime:
0:18:38
Language:
English
Adult Language
Director(s)
Bruce Thomas Miller
Writer(s)
Bruce Thomas Miller
Producer(s)
Bruce Thomas Miller
Key Cast
Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse
Other Credits
Synopsis
"Skylar's world is a desolate place, devoid of purpose and hope. However, everything changes when he receives a letter from his grandfather. Within the pages of his grandfather's stories lies a glimmer of hope, a lifeline amidst the darkness. As Skylar unravels his grandfather's tales of pain and adversity, he finds himself on a profound journey of healing and redemption. 'Skylar's Comet' delves deep into the profound impact of intergenerational trauma, portraying a family's quest to reconcile with their harrowing past and find solace in one another. It's a compelling narrative that captures the resilience and courage required to navigate through the shadows of the past."
Statement from Filmmaker
Skylar's Comet is a personal story as I have dealt with some depression and the effects of colonization. Many of the Indigenous youth have been struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide, but have no idea why. My film is an exploration of that theme, by telling the story of the grandson and the grandfather and their struggle on being Indigenous in a modern world. Both are tied together through intergenerational trauma. I wanted to create a story that gives hope to all Indigenous communities affected by colonialism. I hope the film will give a perspective to non-indigenous people about what the Indigenous communities are dealing with. By sharing such stories we can give hope to others.
Student Film
No
First Time Filmmaker
No