Dozens of Native American writers have blazed incredible new paths following their participation in this lab.
Selected fellows take part in an eight-week curriculum curated by seasoned writing professionals.
In 2022, Rory became one of the recipients of Firelight Medias SPARK Fund.
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Rory is a Cherokee history nerd and a pro-wrasslin enthusiast.
He lives in Tulsa with his wife Christy, and their two children.
Marcie was a 2023 Native America Media Alliance Writers Seminar Fellow.
He enjoyed working on friends films as an actor, DP, and producer.
Faith Phillips(Cherokee) is a novelist, screenwriter, and producer living in the Ozark foothills.
She created the sub-genre known as Okie Noir, a scion of southern goth and magical realism.
She received a BA and MA in Drama and has experience producing, acting, writing, and teaching.
Tamara is a proud member of the Osage Nation (Gray Horse Clan) and grew up in Oklahoma.
Steven Hatathlie Tallas (Navajo) is an Award-Winning Filmmaker known for his debut feature film, 2020sRez Dogs.
Which was shown around the world and won several awards, including best feature film.
He began creating films as a teenager on the Rez, learning from youtube.
His goal is to share the stories and the humanity of Native Americans that Hollywood has often overlooked.
He was the proud recipient of the Senator John Pinto Grant.
The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) advocates for Native American representation in the entertainment industry.
