Cherokee Nation Film Office Partners with Native American Media Alliance to Help Represent Indigenous in Film and TV

The Cherokee Nation Film Office is partnering with a local alliance of American media to help increase its local representation in film and television. Featuring the support of the Industry Association’s leading allies and filmmakers, the collaboration aims to increase diversity and engage the entertainment industry both in front of and behind the camera.

The Native American Media Alliance is a community organization that supports the representation of Indians in the entertainment industry. NAMA serves as a resource for industry personnel to work with Native Americans who have a true voice for film, television and new media.

“The critical need for diversity, inclusion and accurate representation of Indigenous identity has been prevalent in film and television since the early years of the industry,” said director Jennifer Lauren. The Cherokee Nation. Film office and original content. We are honored to continue to work with the Barcid Foundation and other major sponsors to engage, encourage and develop local talent in these industries.

Tribal Film Office, Netflix, Amazon Studios, WarnerMedia, Snowpants Productions and Kung Fu Monkey Productions have partnered with the local American Media Alliance and its film and television labs, seminars and workshops.

The initiative helps Native Americans enter new professions in entertainment and media, and protects Native Americans already working in these industries. NAMA and its partner agencies ensure fair and accurate coverage of Native Americans by empowering and empowering the authentic voices of local peoples and organizations.

“We are honored to join each of our partners in our efforts to continually develop and offer new ways to support our artists,” said Ian Skorodin, chief strategic officer of the Native American Media Alliance. “We have a talented community that needs exposure, reach and opportunity. “Our program helps us get more votes from Native Americans for the right people who can develop their content and build their careers.”

Throughout the year, NAMA offers programs specifically designed to create and expand reach for locals interested in film and television. The Alliance has recently selected 12 staff members for the 7th Annual Native American Television Writers Lab, which consists of daily workshops, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring to help writers develop pilots and improve staff writing skills.

Also this summer The 2nd Annual Workshop for Native American Writers is now open. a busy month It includes multiple writing workshops as well as individual tutorials and group sessions focusing on developing existing scripts and preparing manuscripts for grants.