The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) announced today they have selected 6 participants for the 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome the new cohort of the Native American Animation Lab.” Announced Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy. “By investing in these artists, we ensure that the vibrancy, humor, and depth of authentic Indigenous storytelling will finally take flight across screens in animated film and television.”
The selected participants take part in a five day curriculum that has them meet with executives from the most high profile animation entities that include Netflix, Dreamworks, Skydance, Sony Pictures 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 to a panel of executives from our corporate supporters, receives feedback and gains additional insight.
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.
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Check out the past Animation Lab Fellows:
Inaugural Native American Animation Lab
2nd Annual Native American Animation Lab
3rd Annual Native American Animation Lab
5th Annual Native American Animation Lab
6th Annual Native American Animation Lab