“We won’t be able to make movies for the same budgets, actors won’t get paid the same fees, and the list goes on,” said one film professional. “Simply, it would destroy the independent sector.” U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement via social media Sunday evening that he would “begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff” on films […]
The Alutiiq Museum has released Pinguat, a 17-minute documentary film produced in collaboration with Josh Branstetter of Branstetter Films. Pinguat follows the journey of 13 Alutiiq beaders who convened in Kodiak last November. Under the mentorship of June Pardue, the group recreated a rare set of women’s ceremonial clothing—a beaded headdress, cuffs, and sash—collected […]
NEH grant propels Anchorage Museum project with documentary filmmaker Ric Burns toward a first-of-its-kind film presenting the true story of Alaska ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The Anchorage Museum will develop a three-part documentary on the history and identity of Alaska with celebrated filmmaker Ric Burns and Steeplechase Films, thanks to a $75,000 grant from […]
Photo: The Diamond NN Cannery in Bristol Bay. Image-National Park Service Historians, curators, artists and film producers will be in the Bristol Bay watershed community of South Naknek, Alaska, in late July working on projects highlighting the history of the 129-year-old NN Cannery, including a film and Mug Up exhibition at the Alaska State […]