Current ICA members include imagineNATIVE (project lead), International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI), FILM.GL, Pacific Islanders in Communications, Winda Film Festival, and 4th World Media. The alliance is also actively expanding partnerships with Indigenous-led organisations and creatives in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and South Africa.

The announcement of Alberte Parnuuna, selected by FILM.GL, and Espen Larsson, selected by ISFI, takes place at the Nuuk International Film Festival on September 19, 2024. As part of the ICA Fellows program, these Indigenous producers will participate in specialised training sessions, networking events, and panels at the European Film Market (EFM) from February 13-19, 2025. ICA Fellows selected by other members will be announced in the coming months.

Naomi Johnson, Executive Director of imagineNATIVE, expressed, "We are honoured by the continued trust from our partners as we lead the ICA in expanding our expertise in film sales and distribution for Indigenous cinema globally." 

Inuk Jørgensen, board member of FILM.GL, highlighted, "For Greenlandic filmmakers, collaboration within the Indigenous Cinema Alliance is crucial for the development of our narratives. Many Greenlandic filmmakers have gained invaluable experience through the ICA Fellows program."

In its effort to enhance global sales and development opportunities for Indigenous cinema, ICA is excited to welcome Themba Bhebhe. Formerly head of EFM Diversity & Inclusion and co-founder of the Caribbean Film Academy, the Engage pan-African think tanks, and the Programmers of Colour Collective (POC2), Bhebhe will lead ICA's strategic development and support partner outreach in South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Anne-Lajla Utsi, Managing Director of ISFI, remarked, "ISFI is proud to be part of the Indigenous Cinema Alliance, reaffirming our commitment to narrative sovereignty."

For further information, please visit indigenouscinema.org or contact Amee Le at ameele@imagineNATIVE.org.