SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Creativity in Storytelling - Latest Generation Film Contest

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Creativity in Storytelling

35,567 Yup'ik Stories

Magnus Shipe

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Magnus Shipe created his second film about his Yup'ik heritage by researching and interviewing a music band from his tribe that has reached global success, and like him, share their passion about their culture through the arts.

Quote from Reviewers:

“Amazing depiction of the history of a culture, a tradition and a legacy that too few know about.”

“This put a smile on my face- the joy and passion you've captured in this project is contagious. Great work on the variety of clips, locations, and the virtual map.”