The chosen fellows take part in a ten-week curriculum overseen by a seasoned writing instructor with industry experience.
The program concludes with each participant participating in the LA Skins Fest.
announced Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.
Kris Crenwelge, Kristal Faye, Shelby Ramirez and Bre Skye have been selected as the 7th annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab fellows.NAMA
Kris is currently writing an upcoming educational docuseries about the history of Native Californians.
Recently, they purchased a home on their tribal land in The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
They hope to bring more film opportunities to the area and uplift voices of their community.
Shelby Ramirezis a Navajo (Dine) and Mexican American writer, artist, and comic book enthusiast.
Her love for animation inspired her to take up drawing.
While attending Dartmouth College, she pursued her artistic passion by studying traditional and 3D animation.
Her stories focus on the adventures of modern Native American female protagonists who challenge stereotypes with ambition and intellect.
Bre Skyeis a writer born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York.
She has a background in teaching literature and creative writing, from K-12 summer camps to early college.
