Little Deer
· 34m
Director
Jon ElliottOverview
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
Cast of Little Deer
Crew of Little Deer
Jon ElliottDirector, Writer, Producer- Jessie AnthonyProducer
- Justin DelormeOriginal Music Composer
- Kaayla WhachellDirector of Photography
Shane R. PrestonEditor- Laura PrietoProduction Design
- Ivan KaraulovKey Grip
- Lyndsay ReaderCostume Designer
- Celina BradleyFirst Assistant Director
- Alise RoseminSecond Assistant Director
- Michelle IrvingDialogue Editor
- Michael CaoGaffer
- Francis LaliberteGrip
- Hilda BadazadehScript Supervisor
About Little Deer
What is Little Deer about?
On Christmas Eve, 1967, two young Indigenous girls are forced to battle the elements, confront their darkest secrets and work together in order to return home to their families after a daring escape from the Mohawk Institute Residential School. This harrowing coming-of-age story was developed with survivors of the Mohawk Institute and is based on their real experiences.
How long is Little Deer?
Little Deer runs 34 minutes.
Who directed Little Deer?
Little Deer was directed by Jon Elliott.
Who is in the cast of Little Deer?
The cast of Little Deer includes Isla Grant (Marie), Cherish Violet Blood (Vera), Paul Émile d'Entremont (Reverend Skin), Kevin Allan Hess (Grandpa Hank) and Kiera Van Der Ploeg (Sue).