Cherokee Film

23/07/2025

We are excited to announce applications for Cherokee Film Institute reopen next Friday, August 1!

Follow Cherokee Film Institute for more exciting updates and announcements.

We’ve got BIG NEWS! Applications for Cherokee Film Institute reopen Aug. 1!

If you dream of a career in filmmaking, storytelling or media, this is your opportunity to grow your craft, elevate your voice and join a community of filmmakers who will shape the future of film. Courses will begin in January 2026.

Follow our page for updates, announcements and everything you need to take the first step towards your future. 🎥 💥

21/07/2025

🏆 4 wins for Cherokee Film Productions!

Cherokee Film Productions took home 4 and was nominated in 11 different categories for stories in Season 9 and 10 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People” as well as a segment of “Let’s Talk Cherokee.” We’re so excited to receive these honors, bringing our total of Heartland Emmy Awards to 33.

We’re proud of our hardworking crew behind OsiyoTV and grateful to the Cherokee citizens who’ve shared their stories with us. Swipe through to see this year’s Emmy-winning stories of OsiyoTV. 🎬✨

20/07/2025

Congratulations to the Cherokee Film Productions team behind OsiyoTV! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

17/07/2025

Peter Xyst's (Laguna Pueblo) "The Original Shareholder Experience" delivers a sardonic criticism of greed, commodification and corporate interest.

The short satire-thriller follows Rebecca, an Indigenous telepresenter who confronts her moral credibility against her career prospects when asked to sell "authentic Native American memorabilia" on her live television show. The short film puts a spotlight on the industry's use of diversity and inclusion as marketing strategies, rather than genuine initiatives to address underrepresentation.

Indigenous satires like "The Original Shareholder Experience" offer an opportunity to critique and challenge dominant narratives that have historically misrepresented Native American and Indigenous peoples. Take a riveting journey with Rebecca and The Freedom Company here: https://bit.ly/OriginalShareholder

11/07/2025

Meet Brandon Reed, a technical artist on the Cherokee Film Productions team!

Brandon is equally methodical and creative, bringing vast virtual worlds and immersive environments to fruition. They bring their problem-solving skills to new and creatively challenging projects filmed at Cherokee Film Studios, including animated short films, in-camera visual effects and real-time rendering in Unreal Engine.

Brandon works to bring Cherokee stories to life for a contemporary audience using virtual technology. For those interested in a career in animated media, they recommend to never stop learning. The field of virtual technology is ever evolving and requires someone with a learner’s mentality to stay ahead.

03/07/2025

We are laying a foundation for continuous growth in the Oklahoma film industry.

Last month, 28 graduates earned their certification from Cherokee Film Institute. This initiative equips students with professional training, creative opportunities and education.

By investing in our citizens today, we hope to see a future where Cherokee and Native American voices are heard in front of and behind the camera for generations to come.

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.

01/07/2025

Lily Gladstone’s historic Oscar nomination for “Killers of the Flower Moon” brought Native American representation to the forefront of the conversation.

It took nearly 100 years for a Native American to reach the milestone of being nominated as Best Actress at The Oscars. Native Americans are storytellers and those authentic stories deserve a space in Hollywood. Without representation, moviegoers assume we do not exist in the present. The perception that we are a people of the past is created by Hollywood and shapes a narrow view of the diverse, multifaceted lives of Native American people.

As a Native actor, Lily is opening the doors for others to follow in their footsteps by inspiring curiosity, shattering stereotypes and expanding the lens in which Native Americans are viewed by audiences.

29/06/2025

🎬 There is a place for everyone in film.

Cherokee Film fosters a film-friendly ecosystem designed to support talent at every level. It does not matter if you are an actor, a writer, a grip or just beginning your journey — there is space for you here in the Cherokee Nation. With accessible resources, hands-on training and a commitment to genuine storytelling, it is our mission to bring more Cherokee and Native American voices to set.

27/06/2025

26/06/2025

Cherokee Film is empowering voices for generations to come. Their stories matter and they belong on the big screen. 🎥 💥

Part of our mission is rooted in the responsibility to ensure a better future for the next seven generations. Through our efforts, we are providing Cherokee citizens with the training, education and a platform to tell their own stories.

24/06/2025

Meet Katie Stotler, a video editor on the Cherokee Film Productions team!

As a part of the OsiyoTV team, Katie is passionate about bringing Cherokee stories to life. Take episode 1 of season 10, “ᎠᎦᎵᏏᎦ: Music with a Cherokee Twist” for example. She helped craft the story of Agalisiga "C**j" Mackey whose music is written and performed entirely in Cherokee. In her words, “It's always an honor to be part of the Osiyo stories that have a focus on the people who are working hard to keep the language going.”

Katie is a proud of the work her team does to create a new path forward for Cherokee and Native American representation in film.

20/06/2025

🎬 "We're not only going to be a part of it. We mean to lead it." — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.

Cherokee Film is setting a new standard for excellence in the Oklahoma film industry. We are providing the talent, infrastructure and resources for productions of every scale to succeed.