They Wait
"When a desperate grandfather, driven by love and rage, turns to ancient Indigenous spirits for vengeance and unleashes unstoppable forces, he learns too late that words, once spoken, can never be taken back."
Director: David J. Aberle
Producer: Phoenix Lawson, Catherine Snyder
Cinematographer: Steven Saldaña
Production Designer: Philip Summers
Writer: David J. Aberle
Editor: David J. Aberle
Sound Designer: Michael Staggers
Cast: Jon Proudstar, Dennis O'Dell, Rick Wamer, Audrey Bailey, Carlos Varela, Xochitl Casillas
Producer: Phoenix Lawson, Catherine Snyder
Cinematographer: Steven Saldaña
Production Designer: Philip Summers
Writer: David J. Aberle
Editor: David J. Aberle
Sound Designer: Michael Staggers
Cast: Jon Proudstar, Dennis O'Dell, Rick Wamer, Audrey Bailey, Carlos Varela, Xochitl Casillas
David J. Aberle
David J. Aberle is a Diné (Navajo) filmmaker, director, and Indigenous medicine person from northern Arizona. His work blends ancestral knowledge with cinematic craft to tell stories of Indigenous roots, identity, and spiritual resilience. His work challenges mainstream narratives while honoring sacred traditions, earning recognition at festivals and academic institutions. As both a tradition keeper and cinematic voice, David pushes to elevate Native perspectives through bold, authentic storytelling that bridges the ancient and the contemporary.