Luke Gleeson shares why he felt compelled to tell Tsay KehDene stories, what the disappearing caribou signify, and why filmmakers should take the time to find the story that calls to them.

Luke Gleeson owns and operates a number of businessesranging from consultation, to film and media services. As a businessman, and a member of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation, he has experience as a former member of Council for the Tsay Keh Dene Nation as well as Chairman of the Board for theTKD Economic Development Corporation and Director of Lands, Resources and Treaty Operations. Luke's previous award-winning doc DƏNE YI’INJETL | The Scattering of Man is on CBC Gem.

His latest feature documentary, Wədzįh Nəne’ | CaribouCountry is have its world premiere at the Whistler Film Festival.

The Whistler Film Festival running Dec. 3-7, 2025 featuresfilms, events, a Content Summit and Talent Programs. This year marks 25 years of the festival and the focus is cultivating Canadian talent in the film industry!

Festival link: https://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/

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