Name: Pow!
Genre: Short
Released: 2025-03-30
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Joey Clift, Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel

A Fresh and Authentic Take on Native Stories

As a Native person, it was incredibly powerful to see Pow bring our traditions to life through animation. The film captures the heart and spirit of the powwow in a way that feels real, respectful, and refreshingly fun. From the vibrant visuals to the spot-on humor, it's clear this was made by people who understand the culture from the inside out.

The animation quality is top-tier, the storytelling is creative, and the comedy adds a layer that makes it accessible while still honoring tradition. It's rare to see Native representation in animation-especially with this level of care and originality.

Pow is a celebration of who we are, and I hope it opens the door for more Indigenous stories to be told in bold, unexpected ways.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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