Sky Hopinka

Born: 1984-01-01

Birthplace: Ferndale, Washington, USA

Biography

Sky Hopinka is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in film, video, and new genres. He is learning his tribal heritage language, Hočak, and working on various video projects that stem from ideas of contemporary indigenous linguistic concepts, identity, and representational imagery.

Known For

Aanikoobijigan [ancestor/great-grandparent/great-grandchild]
Powwow People
maɬni—towards the ocean, towards the shore
Fainting Spells
Jáaji Approx.
Wawa
Lore
Dislocation Blues
Dreaming In The Dark
Electric Snakes

Top Movie Credits

Jáaji Approx. Director of Photography
Wawa Director
Lore Director of Photography