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Inkwo for When the Starving Return

Amanda Strong
2024 | 18 min
Two lifetimes from now the world hangs in the balance. Dove, a young, enigmatic, gender-shifting warrior, discovers the gifts and burdens of their Inkwo (medicine) to defend against an army of hungry, ferocious monsters. Dove’s courage, resilience and alliance with the Earth culminates in a battle against these flesh-consuming creatures, who become stronger with each body and soul they devour. Inkwo for When the Starving Return is a call to action to fight and protect against the forces of greed around us.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Canadian Short Film
    Available Light Film Festival, Whitehorse
    2025
  • Best Short
    Film Festival, Victoria
    2025
  • Best Film
    Li´i´dli¿i¿ Ku´e´ Film Festival, Denendeh
    2025
  • Canadian Top Short Film
    GIRAF International Festival of Independent Animation, Calgary
    2024