A Raven’s Call
Short Film | Horror | Period
Set in the early 18th century, A Raven's Call tells the story of two Cherokee Indian friends who come face-to-face with a sinister entity based on a real Cherokee legend: the Raven Mocker.
Director’s Statement
In many films, Indigenous Americans are typically subjected to tropes & cliches, such as the usage of Indian burial grounds or delivering superstitious exposition. So we decided to break the status quo.
The film is being produced by an award-winning team of filmmakers based out of Richmond, VA. From the props & wardrobe, to the natively spoken dialogue, we are working closely with Indigenous artists & talent to make this film as authentic as possible.
Following a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised over $15,000, A Raven’s Call completed production in mid-November 2023 and wrapped post-production in June 2025. The film had a sold out Richmond, VA premiere on September 13 followed by another successful premiere to +200 people in Cherokee, NC for the district’s Qualla-ween fall event. A Raven’s Call was then released publicly on YouTube on October 30, 2025.
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