5th Annual Native American Animation Lab – Fellows Selected

     8 participants have been selected for the 5th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation. This year’s lab is sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Animation, MTV Entertainment Group, Cherokee Film and Los Angeles County Arts & Culture.

     “Native American storytelling continues to provide groundbreaking television series and films with animation at the forefront.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”This lab has bolstered our presence in this arena and we are excited to bring forth new artists.”

     The selected participants take part in a five day curriculum that has them meet with creative executives from the most high profile animation entities that include Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Skydance Animation and many others. The lab consists of daily group sessions, one-on-one mentoring and creative support to help each participant initiate key relationships in the animation industry. The five day total immersion lab is mentored by animation executive producers and industry veterans. The mentors provide guidance for each fellows’ animation television or motion picture project. At the conclusion of the lab, each participant pitches a panel of executives from our corporate supporters, receives feedback and gains additional insight into perfecting their project.

     The Native American Animation Lab was created to expand the amount of Native Americans working in animation, as a way to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans on television and film.

Meet the Fellows:

Autumn Cavender

Moki Bear Eagle

Charine Pilar Gonzales

Luis Angel Rossy

Sabrina Saleha

Alex Vallo

Rahe Wanitanama

Amanda WouldGo

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Check Out Past Fellows Here:

Inaugural Native American Animation Lab

2nd Annual Native American Animation Lab

3rd Annual Native American Animation Lab

• 4th Annual Native American Animation Lab