The Native American Media Alliance has revealed the selections for its fifth annual Native American Showrunner Program. See the list below.
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal, Cherokee Film and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Native American Showrunner Program is a multi-month intensive that offers mentorship from television showrunners and series creators to experienced Native American writers. The program has expanded to include Native American producers in unscripted as well.
Program fellows take part in several meetings with assigned showrunner mentors who offer guidance on furthering the fellows’ writing and producing careers and provide creative feedback on current projects. The program consists of weekly one-on-one mentoring to develop the writers’ and producers’ abilities, offer advice as it pertains to producing for television and provide overall insight into running a television series.
The Native American Showrunner Program is designed to propel experienced Native American writers to the highest levels of television writing and producing.
Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal, Cherokee Film and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Native American Showrunner Program is a multi-month intensive that offers mentorship from television showrunners and series creators to experienced Native American writers. The program has expanded to include Native American producers in unscripted as well.
Program fellows take part in several meetings with assigned showrunner mentors who offer guidance on furthering the fellows’ writing and producing careers and provide creative feedback on current projects. The program consists of weekly one-on-one mentoring to develop the writers’ and producers’ abilities, offer advice as it pertains to producing for television and provide overall insight into running a television series.
The Native American Showrunner Program is designed to propel experienced Native American writers to the highest levels of television writing and producing.
- 6/13/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance, in partnership with the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, has announced the selected fellows for the 4th Annual Native American Writers Seminar.
“It’s an incredible experience to see emerging indigenous talent develop through the seminar.” Announced Ian Skorodin, director of strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “Each fellow learns the essential tools and opportunities to break in and maintain a career in this industry.”
The Native American Writers Seminar is a 2-month intensive that develops emerging indigenous writers. Each participant chosen for the seminar workshops an existing script with seasoned and established writers. The program provides intensive development workshops and is accompanied by rigorous creative sessions.
In addition, the seminar highlights prestigious writing programs, provides creative feedback and offers mentorship from past participants of Native American Media Alliance writing initiatives. These group sessions provide insight into career and professional growth.
Here are...
“It’s an incredible experience to see emerging indigenous talent develop through the seminar.” Announced Ian Skorodin, director of strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “Each fellow learns the essential tools and opportunities to break in and maintain a career in this industry.”
The Native American Writers Seminar is a 2-month intensive that develops emerging indigenous writers. Each participant chosen for the seminar workshops an existing script with seasoned and established writers. The program provides intensive development workshops and is accompanied by rigorous creative sessions.
In addition, the seminar highlights prestigious writing programs, provides creative feedback and offers mentorship from past participants of Native American Media Alliance writing initiatives. These group sessions provide insight into career and professional growth.
Here are...
- 5/22/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced the selections for the inaugural cohort of the Native Media Apprenticeship Program In Collaboration with the California Workforce Development Board, High Road Training Partnership and the Bric Foundation. This is a multi-month program that provides career and creative development for indigenous opportunity youth.
This program supports California-based Native American youth who aim to persue careers in media. This initiative provides mentorship and guidance from creative executives, working animation artists and television showrunners. The objective is to develop skills for careers in animation production and producing for television. This course prepares and explores placement for participants in these fields.
The goal is to provide new opportunities in education, training, and employment within the entertainment industry. Participating Native and Indigenous youth will focus on the technical aspects and practical knowledge needed for careers in animation and producing for television. This will involve the study of behind...
This program supports California-based Native American youth who aim to persue careers in media. This initiative provides mentorship and guidance from creative executives, working animation artists and television showrunners. The objective is to develop skills for careers in animation production and producing for television. This course prepares and explores placement for participants in these fields.
The goal is to provide new opportunities in education, training, and employment within the entertainment industry. Participating Native and Indigenous youth will focus on the technical aspects and practical knowledge needed for careers in animation and producing for television. This will involve the study of behind...
- 5/10/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced they are accepting applications for the Seventh Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab. This is a 10-week program that will take place on-line from July through October 2024.
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab addresses an ongoing need in the entertainment industry. According to the Writers Guild of America Inclusion Report, Native Americans represent 0.8% of screenwriters “having almost no representation at all.” This program offers a new opportunity for Native American writers seeking to break into the entertainment industry and change the current disparity.
The Native American Media Alliance will select five Native American writers to participate in the program. The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshopping sessions. Additionally, participants will attend a series of events and screenings that will further expose them to the entertainment industry. The purpose of the lab is to further develop...
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab addresses an ongoing need in the entertainment industry. According to the Writers Guild of America Inclusion Report, Native Americans represent 0.8% of screenwriters “having almost no representation at all.” This program offers a new opportunity for Native American writers seeking to break into the entertainment industry and change the current disparity.
The Native American Media Alliance will select five Native American writers to participate in the program. The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshopping sessions. Additionally, participants will attend a series of events and screenings that will further expose them to the entertainment industry. The purpose of the lab is to further develop...
- 5/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Seven fellows have been selected for the 9th annual Native American TV Writers Lab, administered by the Native American Media Alliance.
The eight-week program consists of daily workshops, seminars and one-on-one mentoring with the aim of coaching the fellows on how to develop a pilot and cultivate the skills needed to land TV staff writer positions.
Founded in 2016, the latest iteration of the Writers Lab is sponsored by Comcast, NBCUniversal, the Golden Globes Foundation, Netflix, National Endowment for the Arts and Snowpants Productions.
The seven fellows are:
Rory Crittendon (Cherokee): screenwriter, filmmaker and documentarian Marcie Price Jackson (Cherokee): writer and actress Noah Rose Keeling (Choctaw): writer, actress and filmmaker Tony Magaña (Western Shoshone): writer and standup comedian Faith Phillips (Cherokee); novelist, writer, producer and actor Tamara Stratton (Osage): writer, producer and educator Steven Tallas (Navajo): filmmaker
“The Native American TV Writers Lab has an...
The eight-week program consists of daily workshops, seminars and one-on-one mentoring with the aim of coaching the fellows on how to develop a pilot and cultivate the skills needed to land TV staff writer positions.
Founded in 2016, the latest iteration of the Writers Lab is sponsored by Comcast, NBCUniversal, the Golden Globes Foundation, Netflix, National Endowment for the Arts and Snowpants Productions.
The seven fellows are:
Rory Crittendon (Cherokee): screenwriter, filmmaker and documentarian Marcie Price Jackson (Cherokee): writer and actress Noah Rose Keeling (Choctaw): writer, actress and filmmaker Tony Magaña (Western Shoshone): writer and standup comedian Faith Phillips (Cherokee); novelist, writer, producer and actor Tamara Stratton (Osage): writer, producer and educator Steven Tallas (Navajo): filmmaker
“The Native American TV Writers Lab has an...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Native American Media Alliance has announced the seven selected fellows for the 9th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab. This year’s TV Lab is in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, Golden Globes Foundation, Netflix, National Endowment for the Arts, and Snowpants Productions.
“The Native American TV Writers Lab has an extraordinary record of supporting Native Americans establish their television writing careers,” announced Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “Dozens of Native American writers have blazed incredible new paths following their participation in this lab.”
Founded in 2016, the Native American TV Writers Lab is an intensive TV scriptwriters workshop that has developed dozens of writers for current television series. Selected fellows take part in an eight-week curriculum curated by seasoned writing professionals. The lab consists of daily workshops, seminars, and one-on-one mentoring to help each writer develop and complete a pilot in eight weeks...
“The Native American TV Writers Lab has an extraordinary record of supporting Native Americans establish their television writing careers,” announced Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “Dozens of Native American writers have blazed incredible new paths following their participation in this lab.”
Founded in 2016, the Native American TV Writers Lab is an intensive TV scriptwriters workshop that has developed dozens of writers for current television series. Selected fellows take part in an eight-week curriculum curated by seasoned writing professionals. The lab consists of daily workshops, seminars, and one-on-one mentoring to help each writer develop and complete a pilot in eight weeks...
- 3/28/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Native American Media Alliance (Nama) announced today they have selected 8 participants for the 5th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation.
“Native American storytelling continues to provide groundbreaking television series and films with animation at the forefront.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”This lab has bolstered our community’s presence in this arena and we are excited to bring forth a new cohort of artists.”
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 Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Skydance 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...
“Native American storytelling continues to provide groundbreaking television series and films with animation at the forefront.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”This lab has bolstered our community’s presence in this arena and we are excited to bring forth a new cohort of artists.”
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 Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Skydance 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...
- 11/28/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance has selected 7 participants for the 3rd 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.
“We are excited to support a new cohort of unscripted indigenous filmmakers.” stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy; Native American Media Alliance. “Several fellows from past years have been able to develop, produce and distribute their unscripted projects to mainstream outlets.”
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 will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop. Each selected participant will pitch a panel of creative executives and producers to spotlight their respective projects and unique voices.
“We are excited to support a new cohort of unscripted indigenous filmmakers.” stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy; Native American Media Alliance. “Several fellows from past years have been able to develop, produce and distribute their unscripted projects to mainstream outlets.”
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 will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop. Each selected participant will pitch a panel of creative executives and producers to spotlight their respective projects and unique voices.
- 9/28/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance has announced a call for applications for the third Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop.
This endeavor highlights Native American creators focused on nonfiction content. With support from Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks, Yahoo and Spectrum, Nama is introducing the Native American Unscripted Workshop for emerging and seasoned indigenous documentary filmmakers, journalists and those in the unscripted space seeking to explore outlets for their current and upcoming projects.
“The unscripted space is an area that lacks inclusivity of Native American content creation and our tribal communities have yet to gain access on a grand scale. This initiative addresses another area in the industry that lacks support for our indigenous storytellers,” stated Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “This endeavor will provide Native content creators an immersive look at what companies are looking for and further prepare them to pitch their projects and enter the unscripted industry.
This endeavor highlights Native American creators focused on nonfiction content. With support from Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks, Yahoo and Spectrum, Nama is introducing the Native American Unscripted Workshop for emerging and seasoned indigenous documentary filmmakers, journalists and those in the unscripted space seeking to explore outlets for their current and upcoming projects.
“The unscripted space is an area that lacks inclusivity of Native American content creation and our tribal communities have yet to gain access on a grand scale. This initiative addresses another area in the industry that lacks support for our indigenous storytellers,” stated Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “This endeavor will provide Native content creators an immersive look at what companies are looking for and further prepare them to pitch their projects and enter the unscripted industry.
- 7/11/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance, a Native American advocacy organization, in partnership with A+E Networks, US Bank and One Small Planet, announced today they are accepting applications for the 8th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab.
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 a project of the Barcid Foundation; a non-profit organization that focuses on multimedia programming in indigenous communities.
“We are excited to bring in the New Year with this incredible initiative that has pro-pelled several Native American writers on their artistic journeys.” announced Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Barcid Foundation CEO and Nama Director of Strategy. “As always, we foresee great things for our next cohort of talented and emerging indigenous writers.
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 a project of the Barcid Foundation; a non-profit organization that focuses on multimedia programming in indigenous communities.
“We are excited to bring in the New Year with this incredible initiative that has pro-pelled several Native American writers on their artistic journeys.” announced Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Barcid Foundation CEO and Nama Director of Strategy. “As always, we foresee great things for our next cohort of talented and emerging indigenous writers.
- 1/9/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance (Nama) announced today they have selected 7 participants for the 4th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation.
“Storytelling, in all forms, is an essential part of our identity. We are proud to continue to push our artists into a growing field where our representation has only begun to blossom.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”
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 Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Paramount Global 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...
“Storytelling, in all forms, is an essential part of our identity. We are proud to continue to push our artists into a growing field where our representation has only begun to blossom.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”
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 Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Paramount Global 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...
- 12/8/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected 10 participants for the 2nd 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.
“This program has already provided incredible opportunities for Native American storytellers in non-fiction media.” stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy; Native American Media Alliance. “Several fellows from our first year have been able to develop, produce and distribute their unscripted projects to mainstream outlets.”
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 will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop. Each selected participant will pitch a panel of creative...
“This program has already provided incredible opportunities for Native American storytellers in non-fiction media.” stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy; Native American Media Alliance. “Several fellows from our first year have been able to develop, produce and distribute their unscripted projects to mainstream outlets.”
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 will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop. Each selected participant will pitch a panel of creative...
- 10/11/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced the selection of six fellows for the 5th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers.
The six fellows of the fifth annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab are:
Ty Coughenour (Lummi Nation) Rory Crittendon (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) Debra Peebles (Red Lake Band of Chippewa) Faith Phillips (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) Linzmarie Schultz (Wyandot Nation of Anderdon) Steven Tallas (Navajo)
The initiative comes in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks and the Cherokee Nation Film Office. The Writers Lab is an annual program for talented, aspiring screenwriters who, for over the course of ten weeks, will develop a new screenplay, meet with partner industry organizations and receive creative guidance on their scripts from literary professionals.
“The incredible success stories from our many fellows of this lab is a true testament to...
The six fellows of the fifth annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab are:
Ty Coughenour (Lummi Nation) Rory Crittendon (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) Debra Peebles (Red Lake Band of Chippewa) Faith Phillips (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) Linzmarie Schultz (Wyandot Nation of Anderdon) Steven Tallas (Navajo)
The initiative comes in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks and the Cherokee Nation Film Office. The Writers Lab is an annual program for talented, aspiring screenwriters who, for over the course of ten weeks, will develop a new screenplay, meet with partner industry organizations and receive creative guidance on their scripts from literary professionals.
“The incredible success stories from our many fellows of this lab is a true testament to...
- 8/18/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected six fellows for the 5th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers.
In partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks, Cherokee Nation Film Office, and A+E Networks, 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 partner industry organizations and receive creative guidance on their scripts from literary professionals.
“The incredible success stories from our many fellows of this lab is a true testament to the genuine work behind our programs,” Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance announced. “It’s an incredible inspiration to see our fellows working, writing and providing the authentic voice of Native America at every major studio, network and media conglomerate.
In partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks, Cherokee Nation Film Office, and A+E Networks, 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 partner industry organizations and receive creative guidance on their scripts from literary professionals.
“The incredible success stories from our many fellows of this lab is a true testament to the genuine work behind our programs,” Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance announced. “It’s an incredible inspiration to see our fellows working, writing and providing the authentic voice of Native America at every major studio, network and media conglomerate.
- 8/17/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance (Nama) announced the call for applications for the 2nd Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop.
“The unscripted space is an area that lacks inclusivity of Native American content creation and our tribal communities have yet to gain access on a grand scale. This initiative addresses another area in the industry that lacks support for our indigenous storytellers,” Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance, said in a statement.
“Nama has a proven track record of challenging the industry and providing genuine results. This endeavor will provide Native content creators an immersive look at what companies are looking for and furthermore prepare them how to pitch their projects.”
Launched to create new opportunities for Native American documentarians, the Native American Unscripted Workshop is a virtual week-long creative lab that provides access to creative executives, experienced producers, and veteran documentary filmmakers. In its inaugural year,...
“The unscripted space is an area that lacks inclusivity of Native American content creation and our tribal communities have yet to gain access on a grand scale. This initiative addresses another area in the industry that lacks support for our indigenous storytellers,” Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance, said in a statement.
“Nama has a proven track record of challenging the industry and providing genuine results. This endeavor will provide Native content creators an immersive look at what companies are looking for and furthermore prepare them how to pitch their projects.”
Launched to create new opportunities for Native American documentarians, the Native American Unscripted Workshop is a virtual week-long creative lab that provides access to creative executives, experienced producers, and veteran documentary filmmakers. In its inaugural year,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The Native American Media Alliance announced they are accepting applications for the fifth Native American Feature Film Writers Lab. This is a 10-week program that will take place on-line from September through November 2022 and sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal, Cherokee Nation Film Office and A+E Networks.
“This lab has been an incredible resource for several studios in need of Native Ameri-can literary talent,” stated Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy, Native American Media Alliance. “Cinema is timeless and we want our community of indigenous writers to be a large part of this art form going forward.”
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab addresses an ongoing need in the entertainment industry. According to a 2020 Writers Guild of America Inclusion Report, Native Americans represent 0.8 of screenwriters “having almost no representation at all.” This program will offer a new opportunity for Native American writers seeking to break into the enter-tainment industry and change the current disparity.
“This lab has been an incredible resource for several studios in need of Native Ameri-can literary talent,” stated Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy, Native American Media Alliance. “Cinema is timeless and we want our community of indigenous writers to be a large part of this art form going forward.”
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab addresses an ongoing need in the entertainment industry. According to a 2020 Writers Guild of America Inclusion Report, Native Americans represent 0.8 of screenwriters “having almost no representation at all.” This program will offer a new opportunity for Native American writers seeking to break into the enter-tainment industry and change the current disparity.
- 6/19/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The Cherokee Nation Film Office is partnering with the Native American Media Alliance to help grow Native representation in film and television. The collaboration, which includes support from major industry allies and the Motion Picture Association, aims to expand diversity and inclusion throughout the entertainment industry, both in front and behind the cameras.
The Native American Media Alliance is a community-based organization that advocates for Native American representation in the entertainment industry. Nama functions as a resource for industry personnel to work with Native Americans who have an authentic voice for film, television and new media.
“With Natives currently comprising less than 1 of these professions, the significant need for diversity, inclusion and accurate representation of Native identity within film and television has remained prevalent since the industries’ earliest years,” said Jennifer Loren, director of the Cherokee Nation Film Office and Original Content. “We are honored to continue working alongside the...
The Native American Media Alliance is a community-based organization that advocates for Native American representation in the entertainment industry. Nama functions as a resource for industry personnel to work with Native Americans who have an authentic voice for film, television and new media.
“With Natives currently comprising less than 1 of these professions, the significant need for diversity, inclusion and accurate representation of Native identity within film and television has remained prevalent since the industries’ earliest years,” said Jennifer Loren, director of the Cherokee Nation Film Office and Original Content. “We are honored to continue working alongside the...
- 4/6/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” finds a home, the Saturn Awards land a producer and La Skins Fest selects five fellows.
Acquisition
Abramorama has bought North American theatrical rights to Stanley Nelson’s documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” and plans releases in August and September.
“The story of Miles Davis – who he was as a man and artist – has often been told as the tale of a drug-addled genius,” said Nelson. “You rarely see a portrait of a man that worked hard at honing his craft, a man who deeply studied all forms of music, from Baroque to classical Indian. An elegant man who could render ballads with such tenderness yet hold rage in his heart from the racism he faced throughout his life.”
The film premiered in January at Sundance. It includes outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and interviews with Quincy Jones,...
Acquisition
Abramorama has bought North American theatrical rights to Stanley Nelson’s documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” and plans releases in August and September.
“The story of Miles Davis – who he was as a man and artist – has often been told as the tale of a drug-addled genius,” said Nelson. “You rarely see a portrait of a man that worked hard at honing his craft, a man who deeply studied all forms of music, from Baroque to classical Indian. An elegant man who could render ballads with such tenderness yet hold rage in his heart from the racism he faced throughout his life.”
The film premiered in January at Sundance. It includes outtakes from his recording sessions, rare photos and interviews with Quincy Jones,...
- 7/31/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Applications for the second Native American Feature Film Writers Lab are now open, part of the La Skins Fest. The 10-week workshop will develop the skills of the under-served Native American community and prepare them for employment in the film industry.
The La Skins Fest will select five Native American writers to participate in the program. The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshop sessions. Additionally, participants will attend a series of events and screenings that will further expose them to the entertainment industry.
The Lab is for seasoned writers who are capable of writing a feature length script. Each selected participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the 10-week session, which will then be read at the 13th Annual La Skins Fest in November.
The La Skins Fest is a Native American arts initiative that offers an annual film festival,...
The La Skins Fest will select five Native American writers to participate in the program. The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshop sessions. Additionally, participants will attend a series of events and screenings that will further expose them to the entertainment industry.
The Lab is for seasoned writers who are capable of writing a feature length script. Each selected participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the 10-week session, which will then be read at the 13th Annual La Skins Fest in November.
The La Skins Fest is a Native American arts initiative that offers an annual film festival,...
- 5/16/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The La Skins Fest, a Native American film festival, has selected the fellows for its Native American TV Writers Lab.
The TV scriptwriters workshop is held in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, HBO, and Kung Fu Monkey Productions. It is designed to prepare Native Americans for writing careers at major television networks. Fellows take part in a five-week curriculum curated by seasoned writing executives.
The lab was created to expand the amount of Native Americans working behind the camera, and as a way to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans on television. During the 2013-14 television season, Native Americans composed only 0.1% of writers staffed on TV shows, according to the 2015 Writers Guild of America-West TV Staffing Brief.
Between 2008 and 2014, the number of employed Native American television writers declined 60 percent, from 10 to just 4 writers. Native Americans were the most underrepresented in sector employment by a factor...
The TV scriptwriters workshop is held in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, HBO, and Kung Fu Monkey Productions. It is designed to prepare Native Americans for writing careers at major television networks. Fellows take part in a five-week curriculum curated by seasoned writing executives.
The lab was created to expand the amount of Native Americans working behind the camera, and as a way to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans on television. During the 2013-14 television season, Native Americans composed only 0.1% of writers staffed on TV shows, according to the 2015 Writers Guild of America-West TV Staffing Brief.
Between 2008 and 2014, the number of employed Native American television writers declined 60 percent, from 10 to just 4 writers. Native Americans were the most underrepresented in sector employment by a factor...
- 4/5/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Amid a cinematic landscape in which Native Americans represent less than 1 percent of characters in the top 900 films from the past decade, the annual L.A. Skins Fest has served as a rare spotlight on Native talent in front of and behind the camera.
The festival’s 11th edition will run over six days starting Friday night, kicking off with Thor: Ragnarok, from Maori director Taika Waititi. “While we’re a Native American film festival, we do focus on indigenous filmmakers worldwide as well,” says L.A. Skins Fest executive director Ian Skorodin, who adds that it was...
The festival’s 11th edition will run over six days starting Friday night, kicking off with Thor: Ragnarok, from Maori director Taika Waititi. “While we’re a Native American film festival, we do focus on indigenous filmmakers worldwide as well,” says L.A. Skins Fest executive director Ian Skorodin, who adds that it was...
- 11/17/2017
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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