A LIFE LESS EMPTY (2026) is an upcoming, feature-length drama film starring Nathan Alexis, Nathanial Arcand, and Tatyana Baptiste. It received funding support through Indigenous Screen Office and Creative Saskatchewan. Principle photography took place on Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation in October 2025. It is being distributed through Indiecan Entertainment.

Shot for a 2:39:1 spherical format on the ARRI Alexa 35 with Lomo Ekran hi-speed lenses supplied by RAW Camera Company.

PRODUCTION COMPANIES - Fanning Feathers Productions

PRODUCED BY - Sera-Lys McArthur, Rueben Martell, Rene J. Collins

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY - Rueben Martell

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Jeremy Ratzlaff

CAMERA DEPARTMENT - Jeremy Ratzlaff (camera operator), Graydon Eskowich (1st AC), Bella Petrovitch (2nd AC), Jason Rister (DIT), and Kiriako Iatridis (unit stills)