The Native American Media Alliance has selected five fellows for the 9th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers in cinema. In collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, US Bank, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles County Arts and Culture, the Native American Feature Film Writers Lab is an annual program for talented and aspiring screenwriters. Over the course of 10 weeks chosen fellows develop a new screenplay, meet with creative executives from numerous studio partners and receive feedback on their scripts from literary professionals.
“Every year, the Native American Feature Film Writers Lab reminds us that the future of cinema is being shaped by Indigenous storytellers. These fellows represent extraordinary talent, bringing authentic voices, fresh perspectives, and powerful stories that deserve to be seen by audiences around the world. We are honored to support their creative journeys and connect them with the mentors, industry leaders, and opportunities that help transform great scripts into feature films. Congratulations to this year’s fellows—we look forward to seeing the stories you will bring to the screen.” Announced Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy, Native American Media Alliance.
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab received numerous applicants from several tribes throughout North America. The chosen fellows take part in a ten-week curriculum overseen by a seasoned writing instructor with industry experience. The lab consists of daily workshops, seminars and mentoring to help each writer develop and complete a screenplay in ten weeks. The program concludes with each participant completing a new original screenplay and participating in the LA Skins Fest.
The fellows of the 9th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab:
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