ICA Current Fellows

BETWEEN WORLDS

Greenland/Denmark | 2026 | 80 minutes | Documentary | Greenlandic/Danish/English

Between Worlds follows the personal journeys of Kalaallit living in Denmark. It explores cultural tensions, identity, and the colonial legacy of Kalaallit Nunaat, showcasing their resilience in preserving heritage while navigating assimilation, resistance, and advocacy, all set against the contrasting landscapes of Greenland and Denmark.

ALBERTE PARNUUNA

Alberte Parnuuna, an emerging Indigenous filmmaker and visual artist from Nuuk, Greenland, is based in Copenhagen. With an MFA in Visual Culture from the University of Copenhagen, she combines her Inuit heritage with contemporary storytelling. Alberte's work spans directing, 2D animation, and visual art, exploring Indigenous narratives with a personal touch.

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FINNMARK

Norway | 2026 | 110 minutes | Fiction | Sámi, Norwegian

Finnmark follows the intense conflict between two Sámi brothers: one who embraces Norwegian identity and the other who fights for Sámi heritage. The film powerfully explores themes of colonisation, cultural erasure, and the personal and political struggles over identity and reconciliation.

ESPEN LARSSON

Espen Larsson, a Sami-Norwegian filmmaker from Kirkenes, Sápmi/Norway, creates films and commercials with a focus on original, experimental storytelling. Trained in directing, editing, and screenwriting at Westerdals Oslo School and Bond University, his work is deeply influenced by his Sami heritage.

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Previous Fellows

2024

Aka Hansen​

Per-Josef Idivuoma​

Gail Maurice

Tsanavi Spoonhunter​

2023

Trisha Moreton-Thomas

Tristin Greyeyes

Heather Giugni

Colleen Thurston

Elisa Pirir

2022

Rylan Friday

Nyla Innuksuk

Theola Ross

Christen Marquez

Zack Khalil

Eva Thomas

Selina Joe

2021

Evelyn Pakinewatik

Chanelle Lajoie

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Linn Henriksen

2020

Jaida Grey Eagle

Jodie Bell

Leya Hale

Nivi Perdersen

Yolanda Cruz

Lara Northcroft

Scott W. Kekama Amona​

Nara Wilson​

Inuk Jørgensen

Erica Tremblay

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