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Mohawk filmmaker who wants to make the world a better place, one frame at a time. Idealist. Bulldozer. Cheerleader. Always learning. Forever growing.

Kahnawake Mohawk Territory
Joined April 2012
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It truly doesn’t get more incredible than this! My idol presented me with the TIFF Emerging Talent Award tonight. Thank you @ava for making this week even more special!! ❤️ #youaremyhero #cloudnine #grateful #TIFF20
.@Ava DuVernay celebrates a groundbreaking woman on the rise in the world of film: @TraceyDeer. Watch the TIFF Tribute Awards now on @CTV. #TIFF20 bit.ly/3iDe3sC
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I’m super excited to announce the OPEN CASTING CALL to find the actor to play JIM THORPE for a new feature film about his incredible life and achievements that I’ll be directing! Go to thorpemovie.com for more info and to apply. @OurBrightPath prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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I’m proud to be a judge for @WWfilmchallenge’s pilot accelerator! Selected fellows will attend a free, three-week intensive training program and have the opportunity to pitch to @HBO, @netflix, @Showtime, @anoncontent and more (TBA)! Apply here: filmfreeway.com/WWFCpilotacc…
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This is so amazing! It blows my mind that @BeansTheFilm is travelling the world like this. Thank you @REELCANADA for making this possible! #CanFilmDay
🎬 End of Canadian Film Day 2022 in #BurkinaFaso A great adventure that strengthens 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇫 Thank you to everyone who attended the free screening of the touching film Beans 👏 @traceydeer @emafilms Thank you to @IFOuaga @REELCANADA @CanFilmDay @IF_Bobo #CanFilmDay🎬
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Happening tonight! Happy #CanFilmDay
Wouldn't miss it! Catch this intimate conversation with alum @danisgoulet and @traceydeer 🤲 #Iconic #CanFilmDay
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WOW what an incredible list to be a part of! Proud to be counted as an influential force in our industry with such a passionate and formidable group. ❤️
Replying to @globeandmail
📽️Tracey Deer A trailblazer ever since she launched her TV series Mohawk Girls in 2014, @traceydeer raced to the top of the film landscape after her debut feature Beans premiered at TIFF in 2020. tgam.ca/3v0AK1c
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As DGC National vice-president, I’m proud to support @DGCBC as they stand up for respect, fairness, and safety. It’s time to stand together. #DGCStrong #DGCStrikeVote dgcstrong.ca/
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Honoured to be named as a game-changer by @NYICFF #ThankYou ❤️
Tracey Deer uses film as a platform to bring unflinching attention to the struggles—and joys—of indigenous communities. That's why she's on our list of 25 game-changers in kids' media. #nyicffturns25 @traceydeer
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Love you @MereVuchnich - you are brilliant and I’m so lucky to count you as my friend and creative collaborator! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I’m heart is filled with so much joy and gratitude for this incredible honour!!! Congrats to our whole @BeansTheFilm team - it took a village of passion and love to make this film! THANK YOU SO MUCH @TFCA for affirming that we accomplished something special ❤️ #IndigenousFilm
The winner of the @Rogers Best Canadian Film Award is...@BeansTheFilm, directed by @traceydeer! @MereVuchnich accepts the award. #tfcaawards
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Thank you @JenniePunter for such an insightful and emotional discussion. It was wonderful to revisit the incredible journey i had making @BeansTheFilm. Such a dream come true for it to be recognized as one of the top Canadian film nominees for the @TFCA awards!
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I’m late to this party. It’s a lot to take in and I’m honestly still processing all the love that keeps coming @BeansTheFilm’s way. I’m so grateful to be included with these great films and phenomenal filmmakers. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️ @TFCA for this huge honour!
And...the nominees for the @Rogers Best Canadian Feature Award are: BEANS, NIGHT RAIDERS, and SCARBOROUGH! The winner will be announced at our upcoming gala. 🍁 #TFCAawards #cdnfilm
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I’m so thrilled my work with the incredible team at @hudsonandrex has been nominated for #CdnScreenAwards - i had such a wonderful experience working on this show! Big congrats to @KevinHanchard, @garykoftinoff and Phillip J Bennett too! Thanks @TheCdnAcademy ❤️
HUDSON & REX is celebrating 3 new #CdnScreenAwards nominations this morning. Thank you to @thecdnacademy and congratulations to nominees @traceydeer @KevinHanchard @garykoftinoff and Philip J Bennett! #HudsonAndRex returns Tuesday March 22nd @City_tv 🐾
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Thanks @cbcradioq for including my conversation about @BeansTheFilm with @tompowercbc on the new podcast!
Since its premiere two years ago, #BeansTheFilm has gained international attention and won @TheCdnAcademy award for best picture. Catch @tompowercbc's conversation with director @traceydeer on The Q Interview podcast. Available everywhere now: smarturl.it/theqinterview
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Wow!! Thank you so much! I’m so happy that @BeansTheFilm is still being shared and celebrated like this!
So very excited to announce our 19th #LostWeekend BEST OF THE FEST selection from this most recent #LostWeekendXIV. From @filmrisetv and director @traceydeer, BEANS was a film that had our audience going through every emotion. We need more stories like this! Sponsored by SU.
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What an honour to be included on such an impressive list of artists! Thanks @artipatel and @CBCNews for the recognition!
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Thanks for such an engaging conversation @Mobeen_Azhar about @BeansTheFilm and my experiences as a young Mohawk girl. It was emotional but also very healing to be able to share with @bbcworldservice listeners ❤️
I learnt so much about the #Mohawk people speaking to ⁦@traceydeer⁩ about her childhood, history and work. Out now on #Outlook ⁦⁦@bbcworldservice⁩ ❤️ “We were going to hold our ground": Behind the lines of a Mohawk protest bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct1jx…
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This is happening in a couple of hours! 6pm PST / 9pm EST.
Don’t miss our Instagram Live tonight at 6PM PT where we’ll be discussing the evolution of Indigenous narratives on film and television with @_IllumiNatives founder and CEO, @CrystalEchoHawk!
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Excited to be sharing space next week with such inspiring Indigenous creatives! It’ll be a great discussion, join us on IG live @imdbpro on Nov. 30th at 6pm PST. #IndigenousVoicesRising
Join us on Nov. 30 at 6PM PT on Instagram Live for a candid discussion about the evolution of Indigenous narratives on film and TV. Panelists include @MichaelGreyeyes, @traceydeer, Tazbah Chavez, Q'Orianka Kilcher, and moderator, @CrystalEchoHawk.
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