Gerald Auger, A National Native Role Model, Entrepreneur, Director, Producer, Writer and Actor who has appeared on a TV series and a few movie appearances to his credit, Auger is living proof that if the spirit is willing, the sky is the limit.
His latest film projects are a highly anticipated sequel entitled FUBAR 2, a turn of the century film called Western Confidential where he portrays an Indian Guide/Interpreter, a coming of age film entitled “Alone” where he plays a native cop in search of his best friend that went missing. All 3 films are scheduled to be released in 2010.
Gerald plays “Soaring Eagle” in the first episode, a lead role, in the six-part mini-series Into The West for Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks. Auger can also be currently seen in the IMAX spectacle Lewis and Clark The Journey West and appeared in the Hallmark Entertainment TV mini-series Dreamkeeper.
Previously, Auger snared a supporting role in the movie, My West, starring David Bowie and Harvey Keitel. The project for Pacific Pictures, filmed in Italy, marked the first time a Western used First Nations actors in its cast. Luna – Spirit of the Whale with an all star cast, Adam Beach, Graham Greene, Tantoo Cardinal and Jason Priestly of Beverley Hills 90210 and a film based on true events entitled Klatsasssin.
His latest film as writer/director will premiered on CBC/APTN/Sask TV entitled “Honor Thy Father.” The premise for the film is Native Spirituality meets God in Moccasin country. He is currently working on the sequel entitled Honor Thy Father - Our Journey Home.
One of his latest projects is being cast in the Opening/Closing ceremonies for the upcoming Arctic Winter Games in March 2010 as Anook - The Rockman for "The Heroes Journey."
In 1995, after graduation, the Governor General of Canada awarded Gerald the National Native Role Model title in 1996/97. He spent the next two years visiting more than 30 communities across Canada, inspiring his aboriginal peers, relating stories about his experiences and bonding with locals through a number of cultural events and ceremonies. Gerald was also the first Aboriginal recipient of the Rotary International Integrity Award in 1999 for the Avenue of Nations.
Such achievements seemed insurmountable when Auger left an abusive home environment for a turbulent life on the streets several years ago. Abandoning his life on the reserve he spent his youth drifting between the East and West coasts, witnessing the horrors of street life, from the urban squalor afflicting his people. But when he saw his companions die one by one, Auger quickly came to terms with his situation: either 25 years behind bars or six feet under.
Instead, Auger decided to get a life. He went back home, cleaned himself up and attended college, where he wound up with an educational background specializing in Marketing/Management and Small Business Management. During his academic tenure, Auger became president of the campus’s Student Association, President of the Student Society for Alberta Vocational College and the Circle for Aboriginal Students at the Grande Prairie Regional College. He received the Charles S. Nobleship Award for Student Leadership from the Department of Advanced Education and the Province of Alberta.
Between acting gigs, voiceover sessions and modeling stints for calendars and posters, Auger is the Chief Executive Officer of Black Eagle Entertainment, of which he is also owner. A business designed to advance aboriginal status in mainstream society and debunk cultural stereotypes of his people. Through Black Eagle Entertainment Auger will produce feature films, documentaries and docudramas.
Gerald AUGER
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Director, Writer, Producer, Actor
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