For Indigenous filmmakers, horror can be a powerful space to tell stories on our own terms—and to challenge the conventions and stereotypes that have shaped how Indigenous people are represented on screen.

In this video, Plains Cree filmmaker Theo Cuthand, director of the horror short Kwêskosîw: She Whistles, shares practical advice for anyone interested in making horror. From working safely and effectively with blood and fire to communicating with actors on set, Theo offers insights drawn from his own filmmaking experience.

Watch the video below, then seek out Kwêskosîw: She Whistles and support Indigenous filmmakers by sharing their work.