Join Eric Michael Hernandez for a special screening of “Courage” at USC’s Ray Stark Theatre on November 12, part of the Awards-Qualified Short Film Showcase.

Experience an unforgettable night celebrating Indigenous storytelling and creativity. Join us at The Autry Museum for a screening of three award-worthy short films followed by a filmmaker panel moderated by Bird Runningwater.

Courage was honored with the Outstanding Choreography or Performance Piece award at the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles — celebrating Eric Michael Hernandez’s hoop dance performance and the film’s visual artistry.

Courage continues its award-winning journey, earning “Best Narrative Short” at the World Culture Film Festival in Los Angeles—a celebration of cinema that uplifts the human spirit and inspires positive change.

Courage won “Best Short” at the Shining Mountains Indigenous Film Festival in Aspen, Colorado, and will next screen at The Autry Museum in Los Angeles alongside two Academy-qualified Indigenous short films.

Courage continues its festival journey with two major wins at the 2025 Sioux City International Film Festival, Best Drama and Audience Choice Juried. It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by both the jury and the audience among such amazing storytellers.

We were proud to feature White Bear Moccasins in Courage. Shauna White Bear’s craftsmanship and story mirror the themes of tradition, resilience, and inspiration at the heart of our film.

Eric Hernandez joined MAG7 on stage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City. The Indigenous supergroup, originally assembled by Taboo, reunited before 60,000 people at Central Park, delivering a powerful performance that amplified unity, visibility, and hope.

Courage was part of the very first Lone Peak Film Festival, where our producer Emmie represented the film. It was an honor to share our short alongside so many talented storytellers in a festival built with intention and heart.

Courage is honored to screen at the RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival on November 13, 2025, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles.

Courage is honored to be part of the Shining Mountains Film Festival, screening Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM.

Courage is heading to Culver City for the Micheaux Film Festival, screening October 23–26, 2025, at The Culver Theatre.

Courage joins the 39th Edmonton International Film Festival in Lunchbox Shorts 3, with screenings on September 26th and October 1st at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.

Abraham Thomas took the stage in Salt Lake City to open Jon Batiste’s concert with a live performance of his newly released song Courage. It was the first time a full audience experienced the anthem in person, and the response was amazing.

Eric Hernandez reflects on his recent interview with Ward Bond of Bond On Cinema, where they discussed Courage, cultural storytelling, and the power of uplifting Native voices.

The music of Courage is here. With Abraham Thomas’ unforgettable main theme and Geneviève Gros-Louis’ sweeping score, the soundtrack release brings the soul of the film to life. Now streaming on Spotify.

Courage joins AFMX in Albuquerque for Film Block #20: Indigenous Films, screening Saturday, September 27, at The Historic Lobo Theater.

Courage joins the Sioux City International Film Festival with screenings October 3 and 4 at ACX Promenade Cinemas in Sioux City, Iowa.

Courage is heading to Parker, Arizona for NatiVisions Film Festival, screening Wednesday, September 24, at 4:00 pm.

Courage is heading to the Catalina Film Festival, screening Friday, September 26, at 7:00 PM inside the historic Avalon Theatre.