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I made this documentary during my University days. This was before I could afford a tripod, lights, and microphones. All I had back then was my Canon 80D. This was my first project that I did by myself. Before this point, I only a producer/director. I was never behind the camera nor edited. This was a wonderful learning experience and it helped me with starting my career.

This is the story of the Healing Heart Totem Pole carved by Master carver Stan Mardsen. Produced by Ken Yates

We explore how it was for our people to go through statehood, blood quantum, ANCSA, boarding schools, stripping our language and dance away, and all that has done to our mental health. With that, we have a hopeful spin on this narrative and show how resilient our people are. 'Waats'asdiyei (Joe Yates), the owner of Alaskan Films, LLC. He is a Haida from Craig, Alaska. The latest film ‘Waats’asd...

Esther and Woody Interviews - Hydaburg - 1995

Watch. Rewatch. Listen. Relisten. Absorve. Speak. Repeat.

Get 70% off at Audiio.com Music and SFX: ref.audiio.com/5am4mfdx Film Lut: Dehancer.com Promo code: AlaskanFilms for 10% off Camera: Canon C70 amzn.to/3vTFiuS Lens: Canon Cine 35mm amzn.to/3wd5Jvo Owner of: AlaskanFilms.com @alaskanfilms

Teaching my first online college course.

This was my first narrative film from my college days. Enjoy.

From my wife's birthday to my son's - shot on my new "Dad Cam."

Sneak Peek Extended version of: Indigenous Resistance: Now and Then

Voices of Our Ancestors

Alaskan Films - Photos

We are looking for funding to bring this film to television by extending it to 26:46. We already have a distribution path. This film has been accepted into 16 film festivals, three awards, and multiple finalists.

Kootéeyaa Deiyí

Indegnous Resistance Trailer

My First Emmy Experience

Yurarturciqukut - Resilience Through Dance

Our Spirit Gathering 2022

9th Year Wedding Anniversary Surprise

Hawai’i 2022

Happy 40th Birthday, Bro!

Haida Inspiration

Haida Introduction

Yates Family Road Trip to Homer, Alaska

Road Trip to Kenai Alaska

Xaad Kil video with my daughter

A Cute Family Video

My Son's Arrival

Hide & Seek