What is Portraits From a Fire about?
The coming-of-age drama follows Tyler, a Tsilhqot’in teenager and aspiring filmmaker whose life changes when he discovers a long-hidden family secret.
Indigenous coming-of-age drama
Portraits
From a Fire
A singular Indigenous coming-of-age story suited to thoughtful, community-driven programming.
Indigenous Cinema
Drama
Community Screening
An ideal selection for cinemas committed to distinctive Canadian storytelling and meaningful audience conversation. The film received a theatrical release on 33 screens across Canada. Explore its 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and five Leo Award wins.
Film facts
About Portraits From a Fire.
Who made the film?
Tsilhqot’in filmmaker Trevor Mack directed the feature. The cast includes William Magnus Lulua, Nathaniel Arcand and Asivak Koostachin.
How long is the film?
The 2021 Canadian film runs 92 minutes and includes English and Tsilhqot’in dialogue. View the Canadian Film Day listing.
What recognition has it received?
The film holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score from five reviews and won five Leo Awards, including Best Motion Picture.
Film relationships
Support, production
& distribution.
Created with institutional support and experienced Canadian production and distribution collaborators.
Production support
Telefilm Canada
Indigenous feature film financing initiative
Music project support
Creative BC / Music BC
Funding awarded to Portraits From a Fire Productions
Production
Black Moon Media
Canadian production company
Canadian distribution
Photon Films and Media
Canadian theatrical and distribution rights
Canadian streaming
Crave
Canadian broadcast and streaming relationship
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