A TracingThought Film sponsored by individuals like you!
What Is It About?
In the Northernmost indigenous settlements on Earth, Greenland’s Inughuit subsistence hunters continue to survive using traditional hunting methods perfected over millennia. Today, this way of life is rapidly evolving as the community faces ever-tightening government restrictions, creating a surprising tug-of-war between wildlife conservation and indigenous cultural heritage.
This is the story, through the eyes of the hunters, of what happens when an indigenous culture’s sustainable way of living in harmony with nature collides with global conservation imperatives.
This film prompts globally relevant questions about how, in a changing world, we strike a balance between protecting endangered species while also preserving endangered traditions.
We used a Kickstarter to bring this project to life. You can read more about our project and campaign here.
Seeking Donations for Post-Production!
That’s a Wrap: We are thrilled to announce that filming is complete and Ashlei is hard at work producing the final cut. Next Up: Film Festival Submissions! Entry into major festivals is not free, and we need donations to make it happen! Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE via our 501(c)3.
By donating to our film, you’re helping us to bring this powerful story to life. Please consider making a contribution!
The Team
Ashlei Payne of TracingThought and Talor Stone of Talor Stone Photography are producing a female-led documentary film and photo series about the vanishing hunting traditions of the Inughuit people in Greenland.
Talor (left) is a Ph.D. researcher and professional photographer who specializes in the Arctic region. Ashlei (right) is a filmmaker with experience working with indigenous communities from the rainforests in Borneo to the mountainsides of Kashmir. She conducts her work ethically with full indigenous consent and fair compensation.
Support Our Project!
All donations are 100% tax-deductible! This film is made possible by individuals just like you, so join the cause and help us make it the absolute best it can be!
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