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The Basket Lady
Directed by Jerilynn Arnold, and Joey Lopez
Succulents
BLOCK C | Teen Watch Party
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 | 6:30 - 8 PM
LOCATION | York County Library | Rock Hill
The Basket Lady
SYNOPSIS
Three young Indigenous women must contest with a power beyond their own worst nightmares, in this fictional depiction of a traditional Ute legend. Lisha, Lyric, and Riley are three young Native Ute teens who must heed the warnings of their elders or face the deadly consequences.
DETAILS
Narrative | 2023 | 5 min. 25 sec.
Suggested Rating | PG13
Country | United States
Language | English
CREDITS
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Starring | Aliysha Arnold, Norita Colorow, Bright Highelk, Thelma Whiskers, Antoinette Tapoof-Porambo, Kree Lopez
Writer, Director | Jerilynn Arnold, Joey Lopez
Producer | Bruce Borowsky
Associate Producer | Jerilynn Arnold
Editor | Mike Scalisi
DP | Lowel Pierce
Gaffer | Colten Ashley
Sound | John Reeve
Grip & Production Assistant | Kaldurion Pinnecoose
Hair & Make-up | Harley Monte
Cultural Liaison | Kree Lopez
Lighting Equipment and On-Set Support | KSUT Tribal Media Center
Location Assistance | Elder Kathryn Jacket
On-Location Catering | Helen Munoz
UMU Project Coordinator | Antoinette Tapoof-Porambo with the Ute Mountain Tribe Tiwahe/PEAK Program, Juanita Plentyholes
Colleen Cuthair-Root
Funding | Arts in Society, Colorado Film Commission, Gates Foundation, Ute Mountain Tribe Tiwahe/PEAK Program
Special Thanks to | Arielle Brachfeld, Makayla O’Malley, Donald Zuckerman, Pixel Mill Studios, Boulder County Film Commission, Lares Feliciano & Redline Contemporary Art Center, Mark Wing, Dan Porter, Jaunaree Mills, and the Kwiyagat Community Academy​​​
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SCREENINGS & AWARDS
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Florence Film Awards | 2025 | Award Winner
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Five Continents International Film Festival | 2024 | Award Winner
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Native Reel Cinema Festival | 2025
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Fortean Film Festival | 2025
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Underexposed Film Festival | 2025
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San Diego Movie Awards | 2024
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Phoenix Film Festival | 2025
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