Courage is now streaming on FNX, the national Indigenous network dedicated to Native and world Indigenous stories. This partnership means a great deal, and we are honored to finally share Courage with households everywhere.

Episode Three of The Making of Courage captures the energy and community behind filming the school scenes at Sonrise Christian School, where Eric Hernandez worked with student extras and crew to bring a key moment of the story to life.

Episode Two of The Making of Courage dives into how Eric Hernandez built the vision of the film, shaped the opening scene, and found his creative rhythm with the support of his cast and crew.

Episode One of The Making of Courage looks back at Day One on set through Eric Hernandez’s eyes and highlights the crew, the teamwork, and the quiet moments that started the journey.

A warm thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of film, food, conversation, and culture at The Autry Museum. Your presence made the night meaningful.

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.