Ota Au Films

Ota Au Films Telling stories from the REZ and sharing with the world.🪶⚡️✨ (íyuškiŋyaŋ ~ Inspire & Uplift) A Video Production & Photography company. ... ÓTA AÚ FILMS.

Ota Au Films is located on the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe reservation. Watch our Live-Streams:

07/05/2025

Here is a HIGHLIGHT of the Eagle Butte🦅Fireworks Display 2025: (Including some 360 degree footage.) 🎆✨🎥

📸 PHOTO RELEASE | MMIP Awareness Day on Capitol Hill – Standing Together for Justice ⭕🦅⚡️On May 5th, 2025, advocates fro...
05/07/2025

📸 PHOTO RELEASE | MMIP Awareness Day on Capitol Hill – Standing Together for Justice ⭕🦅⚡️

On May 5th, 2025, advocates from The State Chapter of Oklahoma MMIP and the Kansas Lawrence Chapter convened in Washington D.C. to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Awareness Day. Together, they raised their voices to demand justice, accountability, and systemic change for Indigenous communities affected by this ongoing crisis.

Oklahoma MMIP Chapter Representatives:
-Carmen Harvey (President)
-Cindy Femero (Vice President)
-Henrietta Stands Nelson (Secretary)
-Gen Hadley (Adviser)
-Darcie Parton Scoon (Legal Consultant)

Kansas Lawrence Chapter:
-Robert Hicks (Kansas MMIP Advocate)

Including the Brings Plenty Family and Allies.

This powerful gathering reinforced the urgent need for awareness, policy reform, and action to address the disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous peoples. Powerful testimonies shared against the backdrop of the capitol building spoke of the lack of action and thorough investigation by authorities, including the reinforcement of negative stereotypes of Indigenous people that contribute to many cases never seeing justice. Community members directly affected by the ongoing crisis shared stories of strength, healing, and the need to continue fighting for justice.

04/02/2025

JUST IN: An attempt by Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council to ban live streaming and recording of public council meetings, by tribal members and the public, could be in violation of the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA). ICRA extends many First Amendment rights, including freedom of speech and press, to tribal citizens. Seven representatives supported the proposed resolution.

“No Indian tribe in exercising powers of self-government shall — (1) make or enforce any law prohibiting the free exercise of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . .” 25 U.S.C. § 1302(a)(1).

It is up to each tribal government to interpret and decide their own understanding of free expression, using their own legal frameworks and traditions. However, the passing of such resolution would carry grave consequences for free speech and transparency.

03/28/2025

On October 28 2023, the body of 22-year-old Bryanna Ducheneaux Clown was found outside a rental cabin in Terry Peak, South Dakota. Allegedly, Bryanna froze to death just 100 feet away from the cabin and her shoes, clothing, wallet, and phone were found nearby.

A press release issued by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office on November 6 states that foul play is not suspected in Bryanna’s death. But allegations that have come to light on social media tell a very different story.

Screenshots released by TikTok creator allege that Bryanna was at that rental cabin with a group of people significantly older than her, including two program directors for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. And, according to this screenshot, one of the program directors was hitting on Bryanna that night and “his woman actually kicked her [Bryanna] out without anything.” It goes on to say that the program director who flirted with Bryanna “sent out Snapchats of her [Bryanna’s] frozen shoes outside and was laughing the next day.”

And, according to a Facebook post from Bryanna’s aunt, nobody inside the cabin went out looking for Bryanna after allegedly finding her shoes, clothes, phone, and wallet. Apparently, Bryanna wasn’t even reported missing until people in a neighboring cabin insisted on searching with police.

“When will the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe hold their employees to a higher standard?” Bryanna’s aunt’s post reads, “The conduct of the two directors that continued to drink while a young female tribal member lay deceased outside their cabin, less than 100 feet away… Is this how leaders should behave?”

Bryanna is one of far too many Indigenous women whose death by hypothermia was labelled as “no foul play” by police after only a brief investigation. She is also one of a disproportionately high number of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the state of South Dakota. For example, Native Americans make up just under 8% of the population but account for 57% of homicide victims and, at the time of publishing, at least 42% of the state’s missing persons. And, behind those shocking statistics, are generations of heartbroken Indigenous families.

“She was my first baby and only child for 15 years.” Bryanna’s mom posted to Facebook. “She was my best friend. I miss her immensely. I want people to be held accountable. She was one of the best parts of me. She didn’t deserve this.”

Bryanna Rayne Ducheneaux Clown, Pte’ San Win (White Buffalo Woman) grew up in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. She graduated high school in 2019 and was set to earn a Business Degree from Oglala Lakota College in December 2023. According to her obituary, Bryanna was on the President’s List and a member of the American Indian Business Leaders Association among other academic achievements. Shortly before her death Bryanna was notified of her acceptance into the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. Bryanna collected elephants and crystals and enjoyed traveling and concerts. She had a bright future ahead of her and was loved by many.

JUSTICE FOR BRYANNA RAYNE DUCHENEAUX CLOWN

Justice for Sahela “Shy” Sangrait/DuBray. ❤️‍🩹
03/18/2025

Justice for Sahela “Shy” Sangrait/DuBray. ❤️‍🩹

Aerial view of Eagle Butte, SD. (During Autumn - Ptaŋyétu 🍂)✨ Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe ✨
03/17/2025

Aerial view of Eagle Butte, SD. (During Autumn - Ptaŋyétu 🍂)
✨ Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe ✨

Takini LTM C-Store offered tribal members complimentary gas and food as they awaited developments of the fast-spreading ...
03/11/2025

Takini LTM C-Store offered tribal members complimentary gas and food as they awaited developments of the fast-spreading Takini fire.

Takini Wildfire Photo Release (3-10-25) 🚒
03/10/2025

Takini Wildfire Photo Release (3-10-25) 🚒

03/10/2025

REPORT: Major Fire Near Takini, SD – Deployment for Documentation and Drone Footage to Aid Fire Coverage Prediction.

A significant fire has erupted near Takini, South Dakota. Our team is en route to the location to document the incident and capture drone footage. This data will be crucial for predicting fire coverage and assisting emergency response efforts. Further updates will follow as the situation develops.

Happy Wíŋyaŋ Day!⚡️💜
03/08/2025

Happy Wíŋyaŋ Day!⚡️💜

Cole Brings Plenty 🤍⚡️
03/04/2025

Cole Brings Plenty 🤍⚡️

No one expected it. But Taylor did!⚡️🤎
02/26/2025

No one expected it. But Taylor did!⚡️🤎

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North Eagle Butte, SD
57625

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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We are Ota Au Films, a moving, conceptual, soon to be visual company expanding on local and broad indigenous views on Sioux tribes and central Dakota region. Our location is in Central South Dakota, Cheyenne River Reservation (CRST), United States.

As of right now, we create videos to showcase stories that are moving and important for the public, and that they are in need to become more aware to the public. So if you have an idea or story that needs to be created through moving images or simply video, feel free to contact us or message through our page for a faster response.

If the idea or story is very intriguing, our crew will provide a free video for the story. Thank you for reading and having interest in us!

Founded on July 4th, 2017.