Redshade Productions is a movie/video production company headed by Ernest M. Whiteman III (Northern Arapaho).
FNFVF Opening Videos The video screened at the beginning of every program during the Native Film Series. CLICK HERE to view them on Yahoo Video
THE ARAPAHO - a Work-in-progress, action drama Written by Ernest M. Whiteman III and Bonnie Whiteman, based on Lem Dobbs' "The Limey". Presented in three short scenes Matt Redshade returns to Chicago to seek out the killer of a former lover. While there, he encounters resistance and finds unlikely allies. Also, features an appearance by the Invincible Arapaho Hit Man. 11 minutes
Coming Soon to view in its entirety!
2003 FNFVF Selection 2003 Na'al Kid Summer Film Festival Selection
FILM BY COMMITTEE - a comedy short Based on a true story. The continuing story of Matt Redshade and what happens when it is discover that he has never seen the movie "The Matrix". Will he be greeted with tolerance and understanding? Will he have to watch a movie he has no interest in seeing? This short film has no redeeming social value nor does it explore the complex issues facing Native Americans today. 13 minutes.
2004 FNFVF Selection
Once Upon a Time in Skokie Experimental Self Portrait Part One of a four-part documentary series. Delves into Native Identity while searching for a father's past. Addresses issues of family and how we are forever connected to our parents.
2004 FNFVF Selection SP2004 Best in Class "Creating the Personal Documentary" - Columbia College
Waiting - a short video on waiting. CLICK HERE!(Yahoo!)
A Letter Home - short video with words from my father.
No One Ever Sees Indians - short doc made for television
Avenger 3: Ronin, experimental short on Native Identity
Untitled: Music video and text set to Robbie Robertson's "Twisted Hair"
"Nii'o3o and the Arapaho" story with video background set to David Bowie's "I'm Afraid of Americans"
CH3K: Crazy Horse 3000, experimental video on the life of the Sioux chieftain using found footage
Angel In Flight: A short video introducing the Invincible Arapaho Hit Man
Scene from Ernest M. Whiteman III's "Angel in FLight"