Courage will be part of the LA Skins Fest in Los Angeles, screening during the festival’s November 19th–22nd, 2025 programming.

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.

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.

Courage joins the lineup at the inaugural Lone Peak Film Festival, screening Sunday, September 21st at 11 AM in the Short Film Block.

Courage will be on the big screen in Santa Monica for seven days straight this September. Join us at the Laemmle Monica Film Center daily at 4 pm from Sept 12–18, 2025, and be part of this milestone moment.

September 27th, 2025
Albuquerque, New Mexico

We're proud to share that Courage has been officially selected for the Indigenous Shorts block at the Albuquerque Film + Music Experience, screening Saturday, September 27 at the historic Lobo Theater. This festival continues to be a powerful platform for Indigenous storytelling and artistic collaboration.

COURAGE, the debut short film from Eric Hernandez, has won the Jenni Berebitsky Legacy Award at the Oscar-qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival—bringing the team one step closer to their dream.

Aug 23rd, 2025 - Aspen, Colorado

Courage screens at Raizado Festival—an inspiring celebration of culture, activism, and community-driven stories.

August 7th 2025 - Los Angeles, CA

Eric Hernandez and Legacy Vision Productions bring Courage to the prestigious HollyShorts Film Festival, an honor that reflects the film’s heart and vision.

August 7th, 2025 - Raleigh, NC

Experience the premiere of Courage, a powerful short film honoring Native resilience and identity. Hosted by the Triangle Native American Society, this special screening uplifts Indigenous voices through storytelling, tradition, and community.

August 1st, 2025 - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Join us on August 1st for a special screening of Courage, a short film celebrating Native voices and stories. Hosted by the Lightning Boy Foundation in Santa Fe.

After performing at the Tonkawa Film Festival last year, someone asked me if I’d ever considered turning my story into a film. That question sparked the journey that led to Courage. Now, nearly a year later, the film is returning to the festival that inspired it all.

When director Eric Michael Hernandez set out to tell the story of Courage, he knew the vision was bold. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership with Panavision, the production gained access to top-tier gear, making this Indigenous short film look and feel like a studio feature.