The Native American Media Alliance have selected 5 participants for the 6th Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native American filmmakers, journalists and media artists in the field of unscripted film and television. The workshop is presented by NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, County of Los Angeles Arts & Culture, and the Department of Cultural Affairs City of Los Angeles.
The participants will take part in a five day intensive that will have them meet with executives from numerous networks and studios as well as experienced unscripted producers. The workshop consists of group discussions and creative seminars that culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop. Each selected participant pitches a panel of creative executives and producers to spotlight their respective projects and unique voices. The five day total immersion workshop is mentored and guided by veteran producers in non-fiction television. The Native American Unscripted Workshop was created to expand the amount of Native Americans working behind the camera, as a way to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans in media.
The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) advocates for Native American representation in the entertainment industry. This initiative functions as a resource for industry personnel to work with Native Americans who have an authentic voice for film, television and new media. The Native American Media Alliance is an initiative of the Barcid Foundation; a non-profit organization that focuses on multimedia programming in indigenous communities.
The 5 selected fellows:
Check out past fellows here:
Inaugural Native American Unscripted Workshop
2nd Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop
3rd Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop
4th Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop
5th Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop
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