productions
Asha Bear is a dynamic artist, filmmaker, and screenwriter who is deeply passionate about storytelling. In 2023, she earned her Certificate in Film Production from the University of New Brunswick. A strong advocate for authentic and respectful representations of Indigenous peoples, Asha recently participated in the CBC New Indigenous Voices program presented by the National Screen Institute in Winnipeg in August 2023. She has just completed her latest project, 'A Walk in My Moccasins,' funded by the New Brunswick Film Co-Op, artsNB, and the Jane LeBlanc Fund, exemplifying her dedication to telling impactful stories illuminating the Indigenous experience.
Kiwolatomuhsis (2023)
Asha is the writer and director on this creative project. After the community's oral story night, a young Indigenous boy, Johnny, encounters the Kiwolatomuhsis. When the Kiwolatomuhsis follow him home, he is forced to seek help from his brother and local elder. Together they explore the Kiwolatomuhsis and learn how to make them stop tormenting him.
Presented at:
- University of New Brunswick Student Showcase in Fredericton, NB 2023
- Presented at the CRE Gathering in Banff, Alberta 2023
Indigenous Identity (2022)
Asha is the writer, director, cinematographer and editor for this short. As a descendent of a residential school survivor, Asha was not emersed in her culture growing up and often struggled with her Indigenous identity. This film tells the story about Asha's journey with her Indigenous heritage.
Presented at:
- Petapan Film Festival in Fredericton NB 2022
- Presented at STU Indigenous Film Festival in Fredericton NB 2022