These works have been acquired for distribution by Vtape within the last six months. Not all of the videos are necessarily new, as older works are sometimes brought into distribution.
Recent Acquisitions
Frances, a young Gay Indian (2 Spirit)(played by Lacey Hill with song performed by Lacy Hill), is struggling with the aftermath of a gay basing. Through her friendship with her ex Jean, she gathers the strength to out in public again. This video is a salute to the 70s and to Gay Indian movements which became 2Spirit/Indigiqueer… ⊕
In April, 2019, Vida spent a 3-week residency at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monahan, working with creative collaborators Pauline Cummins and Frances Mezzetti, both established Irish media and performance artists. During this fruitful time filming, recording, and photographing in the old manor house and… ⊕
“The Density of Dust” is a video installation that uses material collection and close listening to explore a centuries old industrial building’s history and its surroundings.History forms foundation, like earth and land—its layers are sedimented and lived in time, and collectively inform where… ⊕
Angakusajaujuq - The Shaman's Apprentice
Zacharias Kunuk, Kingulliit Productions
2021, 21:00 minutes
tapecode 219.91
A stop motion project directed by Zacharias Kunuk, featuring Madeline Ivalu, Lucy Tulugarjuk, and Jacky Qrunnut. Music from Beatrice Deer.A young shaman must face her first test—a trip underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Facing dark spirits and… ⊕
2021, 32:09 minutes, colour
tapecode 2140.02
Stone Tape: A haunting is an episodic video series that, through the lens of the haunting, examines the relationships between lands and the beings that live with and on them. Inspired by community conversation and environment and historical research in Quebec’s Bas-Saint-Laurent region, Stone Tape: A haunting seeks to ask… ⊕