San Francisco, CA- The American Indian Film Festival wrapped up 2009 with an impressive awards show recognizing excellence in American Indian and Canada First Nations cinematic achievement on Nov. 13 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

Some celebrity faces where to be found in the crowd and mingling with guests, including singer and artist Buffy Sainte-Marie, American Indian Movement co-founder Dennis Banks, and singer Andrea Menard, all who received awards.