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'''Daniel Foreman''' is a Canadian Métis filmmaker and screenwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. His work in film and television has been covered by Canadian media, including APTN News and CBC News,{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Chris |date=2018-12-05 |title=Metis Film maker Dan Foreman enjoying the creative life |url=https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/metis-film-maker-dan-foreman-enjoying-the-creative-life/ |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=APTN News |language=en-US}} in relation to Indigenous storytelling and independent film production. |
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'''Daniel Foreman''' is a Canadian [[Métis]] ([[Métis Nation of Alberta]]) filmmaker and screenwriter based in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]]. He is best known for creating the award-winning animated series ''Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures'' and the suspense thriller feature film ''Abducted''. His work often explores Indigenous storytelling, cultural identity, and community empowerment. |
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== Early life and education == |
== Early life and education == |
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Foreman began his career in music before transitioning into filmmaking. He trained with the [[Film and Video Arts Society|Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta]] and later participated in professional development programs supporting Indigenous filmmakers. |
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Foreman began his artistic journey as a musician with the hard rock band ''Centrafuge'', creating music videos{{Cite web |title="A Good Man" Music Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-vskyOcH7U |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=YouTube | date=12 February 2014 }} and performing at venues such as the iconic [[Whisky a Go Go]] in [[Los Angeles]].{{Cite web |title=Centrafuge live at Whisky a Go Go |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVXPVf7tA6w |website=YouTube | date=11 September 2014 |access-date=2025-10-28}} |
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In 2019, he was selected for the Sesame Workshop Summit for Native American Writers{{Cite web |last=Konguavi |first=Thandiwe |date=July 20, 2019 |title=Edmonton Métis filmmaker off to Sesame Street workshop in New York |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-m%C3%A9tis-filmmaker-off-to-sesame-street-workshop-in-new-york-1.5217374 |website=CBC News}} in New York, a program aimed at increasing Indigenous representation in children’s media. |
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Foreman has also participated in the [[Reelworld Film Festival]]’s Emerging 20{{Cite web |last=Ahearn |first=Victoria |date=2022-05-06 |title=Reelworld Emerging 20 Program restructures to focus on screenwriting |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2022/05/06/reelworld-emerging-20-program-restructures-to-focus-on-screenwriting/ |website=Playback |access-date=2025-10-23}} and Producer Programs,{{Cite web |title=2023 Reelworld Producer Program |url=https://www.reelworld.ca/programs-7/2023-reelworld-producer-program |website=Reelworld Film Festival |access-date=2025-10-23 |language=en}} the ''Write Over Here'' Indigenous Screenwriting Residency{{Cite web |title=2022 Grants for Individuals & Collectives Recipients |url=https://www.edmontonarts.ca/blog/2022-grants-for-individuals-collectives-recipients-october-deadline |website=Edmonton Arts Council |access-date=2025-10-23}} at the [[Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity|Banff Centre]] (2022), and most recently the Indigenous Pathfinders in AI Program at [[Mila (research institute)|Mila]] (2025).{{Cite web |last=Chartrand |first=Lynnsey |date=2025-09-29 |title=The second cohort of Indigenous Pathfinders: AI shaping a better future for communities |url=https://mila.quebec/en/news/the-second-cohort-of-indigenous-pathfinders-ai-shaping-a-better-future-for-communities |website=Mila Quebec |access-date=2025-10-27}} |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Foreman’s work has been profiled in Canadian media in relation to Indigenous storytelling and media production.{{Cite web |title=Filmmaker on a winning streak for animated series - Windspeaker.com |url=https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/filmmaker-winning-streak-animated-series |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=windspeaker.com |language=en}} His early projects included short films and animation, leading to the creation of the series ''Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures'', which presents Indigenous stories through a combination of animation and live action. |
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Foreman began his filmmaking career exploring both directing and producing while focusing on writing his own stories. His first major project was the live-action short film ''A Raven’s Song'' (2013), which won the Award of Merit at the Best Shorts Competition in [[La Jolla|La Jolla, California]].{{Cite web |title=Award of Merit Winners – Best Shorts Competition |url=https://bestshorts.net/ |website=Best Shorts Competition |access-date=2025-10-27}} |
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His debut feature film, ''Abducted'' (2021), has been described as a dark, character-driven story addressing themes{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Chris |date=2021-12-18 |title=Métis filmmaker's first feature film is dark and gritty |url=https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/metis-filmmakers-first-feature-film-is-dark-and-gritty/ |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=APTN News |language=en-US}} related to the [[Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women|Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls]] crisis. |
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Building on that success, he created the short film ''Raven Steals the Light'' (2016), which won Best Animation at the [[Red Nation Film Festival]] in Los Angeles.{{Cite web |title=2016 Winners and Nominees |url=https://www.rednationff.com/2016-nominees-announced/ |website=Red Nation Film Festival |access-date=2025-10-27}} |
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In addition to filmmaking, Foreman has been involved in film initiatives in Alberta, including the [[Edmonton Short Film Festival]]. |
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This led to [[Telus Optik TV|Telus Optik]] funding the animated/live-action series ''Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures'' (2017). The episode ''Raven and the Dogfish Woman'' won Best Animation at the [[Red Nation Film Festival]] (2018){{Cite web |date=2019-02-08 |title=2018 RNCI Red Nation Awards Winners |url=https://www.rednationff.com/awards-5-award-winners/ |website=Red Nation Film Festival |access-date=2025-10-27}} and received a Special Invitation to screen at the [[National Museum of the American Indian|Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian]] in New York. Another episode, ''Raven Goes Fishing'', won Best Animation at the [[American Indian Film Festival]] in San Francisco.{{Cite web |title=Filmmaker on a winning streak for animated series |url=https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/filmmaker-winning-streak-animated-series |website=Windspeaker |access-date=2025-10-27}} |
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This recognition earned Foreman a fast-track entry into [[Telefilm Canada|Telefilm]]’s Talent to Watch program, where he created his debut feature film, ''Abducted'' (2021).{{Cite web |date=2021-11-10 |title=Miywasin Moment: Indigenous storytelling at heart of indie film |url=https://medicinehatnews.com/life/local-life/2021/11/10/miywasin-moment-indigenous-storytelling-at-heart-of-indie-film/ |website=Medicine Hat News |access-date=2025-10-27}} The film addressed the [[Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls|MMIWG]] crisis and is distributed in Canada and internationally through Animiki See Distribution and through the U.S. via [[Gravitas Ventures]]. It also screened at The Film House and [[Brock University]]’s Centre for Women’s and Gender Studies.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-15 |title=Screening of "Abducted" for the Dibaajimo / Tells a Story Film Series |url=https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/womens-studies/2025/01/15/screening-of-abducted/ |website=Brock University |access-date=2025-10-27}} |
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In 2024, Foreman was hired as a director for the acclaimed [[Aboriginal Peoples Television Network|APTN]] television series ''Horse Warriors'', collaborating with Indigenous communities, Elders, and Chiefs across Alberta and Saskatchewan. |
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He is currently developing the supernatural drama television series ''Daughters of the Wolf'', based on his award-winning short film ''The Shadow Path'', which screened at the [[Calgary Underground Film Festival]] (2024),{{Cite web |title=The Shadow Path - Calgary Underground Film Festival |url=https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/2025/the-shadow-path/ |website=Calgary Underground Film Festival |access-date=2025-10-28}} the [[Hamilton Film Festival]] (2024), the [[Red Nation Film Festival]] (2024), and Das Nordamerika Filmfestival in Stuttgart, Germany (2025).{{Cite web |title=The Shadow Path – Das Nordamerika Filmfestival |url=https://www.nordamerika-filmfestival.com/portfolio-items/the-shadow-path/ |website=Nordamerika Filmfestival |access-date=2025-10-28}} |
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In addition to his filmmaking career, Foreman co-founded the [[Edmonton Short Film Festival]] with Sharlene Millang in 2013, developing it into a key platform for emerging and established filmmakers from Alberta and around the world. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Foreman is a descendant of Jacques L'Hirondelle.{{Cite web |url=https://www.metismuseum.ca/media/document.php/149465.L'Hirondelle,%20Jacques.pdf |title=Jacques L'Hirondelle |website=Metis Museum}} |
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Foreman is a dual citizen of Canada and France. He is based in Edmonton, Alberta, where he founded Treaty 6 Productions Inc. to support his film, television, and digital media projects. He also works professionally as a marketing and media manager. |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{IMDb name|id=nm0999667|name=Daniel Foreman}} |
* {{IMDb name|id=nm0999667|name=Daniel Foreman}} |
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* [https://treaty6productions.ca/ Official website] |
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* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgforeman/ LinkedIn profile] |
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