GAWDS

Background –

GAWDS is an intimate, unvarnished glimpse into a Navajo teen's life as he opens up on camera about doing jail for property damage, becoming a man in Native American culture, and his love for Pow Wow dancing. The film was shot on location at the Navajo Indian Reservation in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

Solution –

The subject was extremely shy so to build trust, I hung out with him and became his friend. The first night on the Rez, we went out tagging with him. He saw how committed we were to following him, scaling buildings and climbing roofs. He was likeDamn ya'll crazy too.

Director's Profile –

A graduate of UCLA's School of Film & TV, Christine's thesis film Rafi Baby was an official selection at the 2012 Festival de Cannes Court Métrage and the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival. 

Christine's other short $2 Pony received AT&T's Rethink Possibilities Award at the 2011 CMF fest. 

Christine has directed spots for Red Bull, as well as an array of music videos.

www.christineyuan.com