b'RIVERS TO SUCCESSTHROUGH ABRIGHT LENSBy Matthew BradfordTwo Indigenous women workingin the film industry celebrate thepower of mentorship TBefore I met Erica, I felt reallyINSPIRING OTHERSales of impactful Indigenous mentorships arealone because there arent manyLike Daniels, Brightnose said she taking shape throughoutwomenlet alone Indigenouswas drawn to the arts and enter-Canada. In a recent Indspirewomenin the industry, recalledtainment field from an early age. webinar, the spotlight turned to aBrightnose. Meeting her was like aGaining the opportunity to learn particularly successful partnershipbreath of release. When you speakfrom Daniels has not only given her between two storytellers in theto her, she radiates this strengthhope in her own career journey but arts and entertainment field.and this comfort, and thats how Ihas also inspired other Indigenous Indspire welcomed Erica Danielsfelt when I first met her. creatives who are on the same and Desiree Brightnose to itspath. Im learning a lot with Erica. virtual stage to share insights fromShes been nothing but patient with their mentor-mentee relationshipme, and Im growing so much being and experiences in the world ofunder her wing, noted Brightnose.film production.Mentorship comes naturally to Daniels is an award-winning Cree/ Daniels. In addition to joining Ojibway filmmaker and founder ofIndspires Rivers to Success Winnipeg-based Kejic Productions.program, she runs a youth program She became Desiree Brightnosesthat gives participants the oppor-mentor through Indspires Riverstunity to learn the basics of film to Success (R2S) program andproduction, explore their creativity, forged a relationship that wouldand find themselves both in front carry into the professional world.of and behind the camera. Through Today, Brightnose works as aher mentoring relationship with Production Manager with KejicBrightnose, Daniels says she is Productions, where she continuesheartened to see fresh talent rising to learn the ins and outs ofup through the industry. the industry from Daniels andWhen I met Desiree, I was so helps tell their clients storiesexcited because Im always looking through film, photography, andErica Danielsfor other Indigenous women who graphic design. Founder, Kejic Productions are interested in this field who I can 76indspiration2021'