Written by Co-Director/DOP - Clark Ferguson
Esuma invited myself and filmmaker Dominic Lavoie to come create short film projects with Nunavik communities. The intention of the films were to focus on individuals and groups doing amazing things within Inuit culture and communities. There were presented to all 14 Nunavik communities during Perseverance Week in February, 2025. We created 14 films and promotional film for the project. Below are some that were created.
Director : Ida Kooneeliusie and Clark Ferguson
Synopsis : Ida recounts the struggles she encountered as a young person in Nunavik while at school. Later in life, she is finally following her dreams and attending college in Montreal.
Ida raconte les difficultés qu’elle a rencontrées lorsqu’elle était jeune au Nunavik, à l’école. Plus tard, elle poursuit enfin ses rêves et fréquente le CEGEP à Montréal.
Director : Felix Aupalu, Patrick Okituk and Clark Ferguson
Synopsis : All Arctic’s Felix Aupalu talks about how Patrick Okituk inspired him throughout the Qaulirmat Leadership Camp in Salluit, Nunavik.
Director: Clark Ferguson
Synopsis : Beluga Hunting in Aupaluk documents hunters from the community of Aupaluk as they harvest the Belugas on the shoreline and share the meat and mattak with community members.
Director : Tommy Kudluk, Matiusi Tomassie and Clark Ferguson
Synopsis : Kangirsuk Culture Teacher, Tommy Kudluk, takes a young community member, Matiusi Tomassie, out fishing to experience life out on the land.
