Produced for Nish Media and APTN, this behind-the-scenes film offers an exclusive look at the production of Skindigenous, the internationally acclaimed documentary series exploring the rich history, artistry, and cultural significance of Indigenous tattooing. The series travels the world, using tattoo traditions as a window into Indigenous identity, history, spirituality, and cultural resilience. Filmed during the Toronto episode, this project captures the collaboration, creativity, and craftsmanship involved in documentary television production. Cameras follow the production team as they document the story of Indigenous artist Jay Soule (Chippewar), whose work explores identity, resilience, and the lasting impact of the Sixties Scoop through contemporary Indigenous art and tattooing. Created for digital promotion and audience engagement, the film celebrates the talented cast and crew behind Skindigenous while providing viewers with a unique perspective on the documentary filmmaking process. It demonstrates how behind-the-scenes storytelling can deepen audience appreciation for broadcast productions while showcasing the collaboration required to bring meaningful Indigenous stories to the screen.

Skindigenous: Toronto shows how documentary filmmaking can bring audiences closer to the people, creative process and lived experiences behind a larger story, revealing perspectives that might otherwise remain unseen.

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