How the Santa Fe International Film Festival Became a Home for Indigenous Cinema

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

Gary Farmer, Wes Studi and Jacques Paisner on how diverse voices have shaped the festival since its beginnings — and why it's only growing.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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