Book a Screening of Courage

Bring Courage to your school, organization, or community by booking an exclusive screening of the award-winning short film. This powerful story follows a young Indigenous boy as he reconnects with his culture through hoop dance, sparking conversations around identity, resilience, and belonging.

Perfect for cultural events, educational programs, and film nights, Courage leaves a lasting impact on audiences of all ages.

Behind the Scenes of Courage

Check out our behind-the-scenes photos to get a glimpses into the real work, heart, and hustle that went into making Courage come to life.

So many incredible people came together to bring this story to life—and we are endlessly grateful for our insanely talented and dedicated cast and crew who poured their hearts into this project. Their passion and hard work continue to make Courage possible, and we can’t wait for you to see how it all came together.

Outdoor film set at night with crew and equipment, featuring people setting up cameras and lighting. A person is hula hooping in the foreground wearing a casual outfit. Courage Short Film by Eric Hernandez.
A film set scene with two people on a bed, one brushing the other's hair, surrounded by cameras and filming equipment. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance
Collage of film production scenes including a group photo, movie clapperboard, crew members working on set, cooking scene, and performance act. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity.
Two people smiling outdoors. The person in front is wearing a mustard yellow shirt and turquoise necklace. The person behind, with long hair in a bun, is wearing a black shirt and a beaded necklace, with hands resting on the other's shoulders. Backgr
Three people in a backyard with hula hoops, standing on dry grass near a white fence. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance
Three people sitting around a round table outdoors, with notebooks and a green water bottle, surrounded by greenery. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance
Two people installing a wooden board on a wall, using a level tool for alignment. One person stands on a ladder wearing a black shirt and shorts, and the other wears a blue long-sleeve shirt and jeans, standing on a truck platform.
Young man with long hair, wearing a graphic T-shirt and jeans, smiling and gesturing with his hands, standing outside a house with a toolbelt and holding a smartphone. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth.
People in a backyard filming a scene with a basketball and a camera. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance.
Film crew shooting a scene in a backyard. Multiple crew members operate cameras and sound equipment around a house, with one person in the background holding a basketball. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth
A person smiling while cooking in a kitchen, stirring a pot on the stove with a wooden spoon, wearing a black t-shirt with "Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project" printed on it. There are ingredients and kitchen items on the counter. Chef Pyet DeSpain.
People serving food at a buffet with trays of shredded meat, beans, rice, and roasted vegetables outdoors. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance
Film crew setting up a shot with a man on a ladder installing a basketball hoop on a garage, and crew filming a person in a convertible car with a mounted camera. Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting
A person with long hair sits on a bed in a dimly lit room. They are wearing an orange t-shirt and camouflage pants. The room has a blanket with geometric patterns, a poster on the wall, and a desk with small items.
Person reading a book wearing glasses and a graphic tee. Eric Hernandez Promotional image from Courage short film featuring Native American youth reconnecting with identity through hoop dance
A dimly lit kitchen with two people; one holding a corded phone, the other standing nearby. The kitchen has modern appliances and plants in the background. Cara Jaded Myers for Courage the Short Film
Smiling person standing in a kitchen with shelves and plants. Cara Jade Myers for Courage the Short film
Film crew on set in a school hallway with actors, cameras, and equipment. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Smiling woman standing in a classroom, wearing glasses and a denim jacket, holding a clipboard with papers and pencils. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Film set with a camera operator using a stabilizer rig to film two people walking outside a building, one holding a folder and the other wearing a backpack. A boom microphone is visible overhead.
A group of people in a hallway, with some sitting and others standing. One person is sitting with a camera, and another is wearing a backpack. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Person pinning a newspaper article titled "Lord of the Rings" on a bulletin board. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
A person in traditional attire performing a hoop dance on stage, holding multiple hoops, with dim lighting emphasizing the performance. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Stage performance with a person holding a spherical object above their head, wearing a black shirt, shorts, and blue sneakers, with another person in the background. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing,
Person in traditional costume dancing on stage with film crew filming. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Group of people standing around a black convertible car with trees and white trucks in the background. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Collage showing people in and around a vintage convertible car, with some capturing photos on a street lined with trees and houses. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Two men inside an open-top convertible; one is holding a smartphone while the other leans in with a camera, discussing or reviewing footage, with trees and houses in the background. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez.
Film crew setting up camera outdoors on sunny day. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Man sitting in a convertible car, looking over his shoulder, wearing a black jacket with red details, in an outdoor setting with a clear sky and trees. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Classic black convertible car parked on residential street, man and woman sitting inside, surrounded by trees and houses. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Group of people gathering outdoors at night, two men interacting in the foreground. One man is wearing a black shirt and red shorts, the other man is wearing a graphic t-shirt and white shorts. There are more people in the background near a building
Group of people outdoors at night with hula hoops and a camera operator. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition
Group of people on a film set at night with equipment and ladders. Powerful still from Courage by Eric Hernandez—a modern story of resilience, healing, and tradition

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