HWUY’XWET PUNE’LUXUTTH
feature film streaming below
HWUY’XWET PUNE’LUXUTTH’
trailer streaming below
Directed by Jason Mannings
"The trail is really bringing a balance to our students because they need to be connected with the land."
“Hwuy'xwet Pune'luxutth” is hul'qumi'num for “Opening Penelakut.”
This is a documentary featurette (46-min) focused on a trail building initiative for youth on Penelakut Island, on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. The film was shot in a slightly chaotic week with a skeletal crew. Huge thanks to both the community for welcoming me in, and also to RaceFace for giving me the space to do my thing.
CREDITS
Presented by: Race Face
Executive Producer: Linnaea Kershaw
Executive Producer: Rob Bohncke
Producer: Jason Mannings
DP: Jason Mannings
PM: Sophia Dagher
Unit Stills: Kaas Cross
Edit Color Sound: Jason Mannings
Music: Michael Red, Souns, La Fe
Live Music: Penelakut Island Dance Group
Additional Music: see film credits
Liaison: Riley McIntosh
Animations: Jordan Manley
Translations: Leona Sylvester
Athletes: Mark Wallace
Students: see film credits
Elders: see film credits
This film would not have been possible without generous consultation and consent from.
Penelakut Council
Chief Joan Brown
Penelakut Elders
Joshua James
Penelakut Tribe
Len Merriman
Riley McIntosh
Mar Kalbfleisch
Karen Charlie
James Charlie
Laura & Auggie Sylvester
Penelakut Island Elementary
Traditional Land Owners
Penelakut Relations & Ancestors
Penelakut Elementary Students
Hay Ch 'Qa' ( Thank You )