b'2021 INDSPIRE AWARDS SET DESIGN AND EXPRESSIONTHE INDSPIRE AWARDS 2021 production value the Indspire AwardsINVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE 12has been REMARKABLE INDIGENOUS CHANGEdelivering for 27 years.MAKERS IN A REIMAGINING OF OUR LIVE AWARD SHOW GALA THATMy creative process began with imagining where WILL TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY the presentations could take place, during the BEYOND THE PHYSICAL REALM, INTO THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MIND,winter, in a lockdown. I began thinking about WHERE UNLIMITED POTENTIALgreen screen and CGI, and the many ways we AWAITS.could tell a story in a space that would require The 2021Indspire Awards the fewest people possible and follow protocols. will go down in history as the first time the show has been a broadcast only event, filmed entirely duringI began exploring the idea of the landscape of a pandemic, with remote teams across thethe mind and what that might look like. If we country to capture the stories of 12 awardcould take a journey through the minds of our recipients who worked with us patiently as werecipients and told their story while travelling endeavoured to create video biographies thatthrough their memories. retain the highest production value despite the physical distance.This concept became the foundation for the design and integration of all design and narra-When I think about all the obstacles my teamtive elements.had to face this year, I am in awe of what was accomplished.This year, through the production of the Ind-spire Awards we have proven that with hard Im so proud to present an exciting, inspiring cel- work, perseverance and collaboration, we as ebration of Indigenous excellence in a new andIndigenous people can rise above adversity and innovative way. The entire team, including ourachieve our goals when we work together and talented presenters and performers, productionsupport one another. crew and staff, remote producers and directors, our writer, brilliant designers, and our broad- Im thrilled to present you with the 2021cast partners at APTN and CBC came togetherIndspire Awards, a celebration of Indigenous in the spirit of collaboration to honour these 12excellence, innovation and ingenuity and a testa-remarkable human beings who have made ament to power and resilience of the human spirit. lasting impact in their communities, reminding us of the unlimited potential within all of us.Jennifer PodemskiExecutive & Creative ProducerKnowing that there would not be a live gala event and awards presentation, I was given the challenge of creating a broadcast event that could be produced during a pandemic, under restrictions while retaining the quality and 20 INDSPIRE AWARDS | PRIX'