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Our mission at Cherokee Film is to reclaim Cherokee and Native narratives by increasing representation across all forms of media while creating an ecosystem that supports production and drives economic activity in the Cherokee Nation.

Get ready for a lineup of Indigenous feature films in Oklahoma City next week, June 11-14! Swipe for your guide to the i...
03/06/2026

Get ready for a lineup of Indigenous feature films in Oklahoma City next week, June 11-14! Swipe for your guide to the inspiring Indigenous features screening at this year’s deadCenter Film festival.

Cherokee Film is a proud sponsor of deadCenter. Tap https://deadcenterfilm.org/ to learn more and plan your weekend.

Cherokee Film is proud to join the 26th annual deadCenter Film Festival for two conversations shaping the future of the ...
01/06/2026

Cherokee Film is proud to join the 26th annual deadCenter Film Festival for two conversations shaping the future of the Oklahoma film industry. 🎬

We’re looking forward to leading these discussions on virtual production technology and the evolving representation of Indigenous stories in episodic media. These thought-provoking panels spotlight the filmmakers, creatives and industry leaders pushing storytelling forward in our own backyard.

Join us at Oklahoma Contemporary’s Te Ata Theater for “Volumetric Production & Cherokee Film Studios" on Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. and “Contemporary Indigeneity in Series & Episodics” on Saturday, June 13 at 3 p.m.

Both panels are free to attend. See full event details and learn more at https://dcff.eventive.org/schedule.

Calling all future filmmakers. 🎥 💥Cherokee Film Institute is accepting applications for their summer Intro to Industry c...
29/05/2026

Calling all future filmmakers. 🎥 💥

Cherokee Film Institute is accepting applications for their summer Intro to Industry course. Secure your spot and apply today.

Why does seeing in media matter? Tune in to Frybread Journeys on June 1 as Cherokee Film Senior Director Jen Loren sha...
29/05/2026

Why does seeing in media matter?

Tune in to Frybread Journeys on June 1 as Cherokee Film Senior Director Jen Loren shares how OsiyoTV began, the role Cherokee Film plays in supporting the Cherokee Nation and what the future holds for Native storytelling.

Listen live at 9:10 a.m. on KGGF/KUSN/KQQF "The Mighty 690."

28/05/2026

For a long time, we didn’t see ourselves on screen. When we did, it was often superficial or based on harmful stereotypes.

As Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. reflects, real progress is here and it is accelerating every day. Seeing more Native American stories on screen is important because it reminds us who we are and what’s possible.

“Smoke That Travels” asks: What happens when a story is forgotten?This personal documentary by 2016 Sundance Film Festiv...
25/05/2026

“Smoke That Travels” asks: What happens when a story is forgotten?

This personal documentary by 2016 Sundance Film Festival Ignite Fellow Kayla Briët (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) articulates the issues surrounding preservation and loss of Native American culture. The short follows Briët’s father, Gary Wiskigeamatyuk, her family, and what it means to be Native American today. This powerful short not only acts as a time capsule for Kayla’s family, it tells the story many Native American families can relate to. The fear of losing identity, and of forgetting where we come from.

Stories like “Smoke That Travels” are far-reaching, from the Sami of Scandinavia, Ainu of Japan, and many more Indigenous cultures across the globe fighting to preserve their language and culture.

Watch this award-winning piece online for free: https://bit.ly/3Q95DPi

Exciting news! Our Cherokee Film Productions team received 9 nominations for the upcoming Heartland Emmy NATAS Awards, i...
22/05/2026

Exciting news! Our Cherokee Film Productions team received 9 nominations for the upcoming Heartland Emmy NATAS Awards, including nominations shared with Cherokee Nation Language Department staff for the “Let’s Talk Cherokee” language lessons! 🎉

These nominations reflect authentic Native American storytelling, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to shine a light on our community and their stories!

Here are the nominations:

OsiyoTV
• Lifestyle/Informational/Instructional (Short/Long Form) – “Season 10, Episode 1014”
• Arts/Entertainment (Long Form) – “Amber Valletta, Beyond the Runway”
• Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (Short/Long Form) – “Oakhill Stickball”
• Historical/Cultural (Short/Long Form) – “Leading Our People, Sharing Our Culture”
• Human Interest/Nostalgia (Short Form) – “Cut From a Different Cloth”

"Let’s Talk Cherokee" Language Lessons
• Arts/Entertainment (Short Form) – “Skasdi Wili Jumper”
• Education/Schools (Short/Long Form) – “Ayoka”
• Historical/Cultural (Short/Long Form) – “The First Fire”

Additional projects that were nominated
• Interview/Discussion (Short/Long Form) – “ᏣᎳᎩ: Wherever We Are: How to Holiday”

Winners will be announced in July. Wish us luck! 🤞

14/05/2026

There is no one way to be Cherokee.

Native American representation is not one-dimensional. It is authentic, multi-faceted and deeply personal. As Cherokee actor Ryker Sixkiller shares, every Native peoples’ story comes from a different place and experience.

For decades, film and television have repeated the same limited ideas of what it means to be Native. With repeated expos...
11/05/2026

For decades, film and television have repeated the same limited ideas of what it means to be Native. With repeated exposure, these portrayals start to feel true, even when they don’t accurately reflect our communities.

Native American identity isn’t one story. There are 574 federal recognized tribes in the U.S., and each holds distinct culture, history and experiences. Challenging hegemony means breaking away from one dominant narrative and creating space for stories that reflect our reality.

It’s time to see on screen, telling stories on our own terms.

Wado ᏩᏙ, thank you, to everyone who joined us for the premiere of “The Seminarians: Sovereignty Through Education” at No...
08/05/2026

Wado ᏩᏙ, thank you, to everyone who joined us for the premiere of “The Seminarians: Sovereignty Through Education” at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. 🎬

The newest documentary from Cherokee Film Productions highlights the history and legacy of the Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries and the lasting impact of the Seminarians on Cherokee education, leadership and culture.

The film was introduced by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and, after the screening, guests heard from the filmmakers and experts during a panel discussion on the making of the documentary.

We are grateful to the descendants, historians and community members who helped bring these important chapters of Cherokee history to life.

You can watch the full documentary here: youtu.be/xFJp1e_ODUc

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