I’m Willi.
A film producer and director. I’m also a cinematographer, photographer, and narrative & creative strategist.
LATEST WORK
Short Film
Director // Producer // Colorist
"GIIWE: Bringing Leonard Peltier Home" is a film that underscores the importance of generations of organizing, activism, philanthropy, power building, and narrative change in the effort to bring Leonard home—not only on his terms but also for all Indigenous people who are fighting similar battles against the system, and to inspire and encourage our relatives and all people across Turtle Island and beyond to exercise our inherent right to self-determination.
“I’ll forever be grateful for everything the entire team did to support my freedom,” Leonard shared with us. “I’m honored that NDN Collective did this for me and that they keep fighting for Indigenous and human rights everywhere. I love all of you!”
Film Work Highlights
feature films
Producer
“WAR PONY”
WAR PONY follows the interlocking stories of two young Oglala Lakota men growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Bound by their shared search for belonging, each of the young men grapple with a world built against them, as they navigate their unique paths to manhood.
Associate Producer
“Lakota nation vs united states”
The Lakota fight to protect their sacred land. A provocative, visually stunning testament to a land and a people who have survived removal, exploitation and genocide – and whose best days are yet to come.
Podcast Work Highlights
podcasts
producer | executive producer
“landback for the people”
Raised by the movement, Nick Tilsen, Oglala Lakota, delves into the past, present, and future of the LANDBACK movement across the Indigenous world.
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