The 2020 Native Youth Workshop continued through the pandemic with virtual and in-person programs expanding year round curriculum. Our 2020 partners included United American Indian Involvement and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. These workshops navigated the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic with strict safety regulations while on production. The films produced in our summer program… Read more »
In 2018, we partnered with numerous tribes, organizations and networks to provide several media workshops throughout the year. We were excited to welcome new partners and grow our relationship with ongoing programs. In June, our first stop was Seven Generations at United American Indian Involvement, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. The youth produced films, documentaries… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance has closed its call for applications for the 2nd Annual Native American Writers Seminar taking place June through July, 2022. The seminar initiative is presented by WarnerMedia and the Cherokee Nation Film Office. The Native American Writers Seminar develops emerging Native Americans writers for TV and film. The seminar also… Read more »
The Native American Youth Virtual Reality Workshop launched with tribes in Colorado and Utah! The week long interactive and educational workshop introduced the Oculus for indigenous teens and youth. The goal is to encourage Native American youth to explore careers in virtual reality. The workshop collaborated with the following tribes and Native-led organizations to host… Read more »
Thank you to the filmmakers, writers, crew, cast, partners and community supporters! The 10th Annual Native American Media Awards was an incredible event that celebrated the many accomplishments in our community. Congratulations to those who achieved new heights and made their mark on the 2021 film festival. The 10th Annual Native American Media Awards took… Read more »
7th ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN TV WRITERS LAB ANNOUNCES TWELVE SELECTED FELLOWS The Native American Media Alliance, in partnership with Netflix, Amazon Studios, Comcast NBCUniversal, Kung Fu Monkey Productions, Cherokee Nation Film Office, Snowpants Productions and A+E Networks is excited to announce the twelve selections for the 7th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab fellows. “We… Read more »
The Native American Virtual Youth Animation Workshop is a three-day interactive and educational workshop for indigenous teens and youth. The goal is to encourage Native American youth to explore careers in animated film, television and new media. The workshop takes place Tuesday December 28th through Thursday December 30th, 2021 12p PT – 2p PT. Application… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced 8 participants have been selected for the 3rd Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation. “We have a talented community in need of exposure, access, and opportunity. This endeavor gets more… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST held its third Hollywood Pow Wow in front of the iconic Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. The Pow Wow took place Sunday November 21st, 2021 and celebrated throughout the day. The event featured traditional singing, dancing and youth performances from numerous tribes around the country. Check out the… Read more »
Nathaniel Cummings-Lambert (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is a PhD student in the Anthropology department and Culture and Media certificate program at New York University. He holds a BA in Religious Studies from Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts, and an MFA in Art from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). His… Read more »
