🎬 CAST & CREW

Featured Voices

Chief Delvis Heath († 2026)
Hereditary Chief, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Chief Delvis Heath served as hereditary chief from 1984 until his passing in 2026. A lifelong horseman from a ranching family, he represents a living connection to the traditions, leadership, and cultural continuity of the Warm Springs people.

Del “Walking Eagle” Cansler
Blacksmith, Barlow Trail Long Rifles
A traditional blacksmith and mountain man, Del teaches historic crafts including black powder shooting and ironwork, preserving the skills and spirit of frontier life.

Garyson Johnson
Powwow Dancer, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
A competitive powwow dancer specializing in the chicken dance, Garyson represents a new generation carrying forward tribal traditions across the western United States.

Aurolyn Stwyer
Artist & Cultural Leader, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
A traditional bead artist, dancer, and former tribal council member, Aurolyn blends cultural preservation with contemporary leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Business and is a Native Arts and Cultures Foundation grant recipient.

Ed Edmo
Storyteller, Shoshone-Bannock
Raised in Celilo Village along the Columbia River, Ed is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected Native storytellers, sharing traditions rooted in thousands of years of history.

James Scott
Fisherman, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
James learned traditional net fishing at Sherar’s Falls from his grandfather and continues practices that have sustained his people for generations.

Desteney Meyers
Mountain Woman, Barlow Trail Long Rifles
An enthusiastic buckskinner and sharpshooter, Desteney has practiced black powder shooting since her teens and represents the modern revival of frontier traditions.

Raunchy
Trader & Axe Thrower, Klickitat, WA
Living off-grid, Raunchy earns his living trading handmade goods and traditional crafts, embodying a contemporary mountain man lifestyle.

Alysia & Elke Littleleaf
Traditional Gatherers, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Alysia and Elke practice traditional huckleberry gathering and basket weaving, helping preserve and restore cultural knowledge that was nearly lost to previous generations.

Greg Archuleta
Artist & Educator, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
A tribal leader and teacher, Greg shares traditional arts, storytelling, and language, connecting younger generations to their cultural roots.

Students of Philip Foster Farm
Trails Across Time Program
Middle and high school students serve as living history guides, teaching hands-on pioneer skills and passing knowledge forward through experiential learning.

Doug Neeley
as Dr. John McLoughlin
Former mayor of Oregon City, Doug portrays the historic “Father of Oregon,” bringing early territorial history to life through reenactment.

Sedona Williams
Student, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
A young participant in her tribe’s cultural revival, Sedona is actively engaged in language, carving, and canoe traditions, representing the future of her community.

🎥 Production Team

Sándor Lau
Director, Producer, Host
An award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, Sándor combines adventure, humor, and historical exploration to bring audiences into immersive, human-centered narratives.

LaRonn Katchia
Cinematographer & Advisor
An award-winning director from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, LaRonn brings both cinematic expertise and cultural insight to the project.

Alyssa Pinter
Cinematographer
An award-winning filmmaker known for her visual storytelling and narrative-driven camera work.

Anibal Rocheta
Cinematographer
Founder of Cuidado Productions and the Latinx outdoor nonprofit Loco por la Aventura, Anibal brings an adventurous and global perspective to the film.

Julie Kentosh
Cinematographer
A climbing leader with the Mazamas, Julie contributes both technical skill and deep experience in outdoor environments.

Stafford Hazelett
Historical Advisor
An Oregon Trail historian and preservation expert, Stafford has worked with the National Park Service, Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management.

Tommy Graven
Composer
A Native American musician (Nez Perce), Tommy creates a score rooted in tradition, featuring flute, guitar, and cultural musical elements.