Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program 2026

Walk-ins are welcome!

The 6th Annual Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program will be screening on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1- 3:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY.

Admission is free - $10 suggested donation will be accepted at the door (cash or digital).

Your donation will be carried forward in support of our 2027 program.

The Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program, co-curated by Seneca filmmaker Terry J. Jones & Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore features a collection of short films created by Haudenosaunee filmmakers from all over Turtle Island. From narrative to documentary, experimental to dance, youth films to animation, this robust collection of micro-short films exemplifies the breadth of talent of established and emerging Haudenosaunee filmmakers.

Event Schedule:

12:30 pm Check-in

1:00 - 1:45 - Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program

1:45 - 3:00 pm - Haudenosaunee filmmaker panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Filmmakers & Panelists to be announced

Check-in begins at 12:30. A cloakroom is available. Directions and Parking: https://www.burchfieldpenney.org/visit/visitor-information/directions-parking/.

The Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program is supported by funds from Support provided through City of Buffalo Discretionary funding and private contributions.

The Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program is a unique collaboration between:

Torn Jersey Media is an independent Indigenous media company founded by Terry Jones (Seneca - Wolf Clan). Terry is also a strategic advisor for the Native Spirit Film Festival and Spark Filmmakers Collaborative. The artwork for the Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program was designed by Terry Jones.

Spark Filmmakers Collaborative (SFC) envisions an open and loving society that recognizes and values the similarities and differences between us. Our stories help us see ourselves in each other, dismantling stereotypes perpetuated by lack of representation. SFC inspires and supports marginalized voices of all abilities, ages, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities and income levels to self-represent through film/video by breaking down barriers to film/video production, as a passion or a career path, with low-cost and free educational, exhibition, resume and community-building opportunities.