Its an incredible experience to see emerging indigenous talent develop through the seminar.
Announced Ian Skorodin, director of strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.
Each fellow learns the essential tools and opportunities to break in and maintain a career in this industry.
Courtesy of NAMA
The Native American Writers Seminar is a 2-month intensive that develops emerging indigenous writers.
Each participant chosen for the seminar workshops an existing script with seasoned and established writers.
The program provides intensive development workshops and is accompanied by rigorous creative sessions.
These group sessions provide insight into career and professional growth.
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, she focused her studies on academic writing about visual media.
After completing her degree, she worked in libraries before pivoting into the field of cosmetology.
Sean-Joseph Takeo Kahaokalani Choois a queer, multi-ethnic, multi-hyphenate theater artist based in Honolulu.
Sean has worked with theaters in Hawaii and on Turtle Island.
Cody Schlegel, hailing from rural northwest Ohio, discovered his passion for storytelling early on.
Moving through Michigan and California, he eventually settled in East Tennessee, where his creativity flourished.
In 2013, he was a finalist in the All-Sports Los Angeles Film Festival, marking a significant milestone.
This balanced approach underscores his holistic view of creativity and personal happiness.
His radio show on 101.5 FM, focusing on Chicano community issues, showcased his commitment to cultural representation.
Veliz pursued Art History at UC Santa Cruz, integrating Indigenous art into his projects.
Amanda WouldGo(Secwepemc and Wampanoag) is a storyteller immersed in indigenous myths and fantasy.
Her work includes short graphic books and stop-motion animations using Secwepemctsin, reimagining traditional tales for todays audience.
A recentNAMAAnimation Lab fellow, Amanda used magical realism to depict a 5-inch Secwepemc elven heavy metal musicians adventures.
Her goal is to create inclusive narratives that celebrate indigenous and queer identities, ensuring their stories impact broadly.
