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Sky Bear Media, LLC is a South Sound video production and media education service. Thus, writing, producing, and directing his own short films became paramount.
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Founder/Owner of Sky Bear Media, LLC, Jeff Barehand is a citizen of the Gila River Indian Community, his fatherʼs people, but retains rich memories of years spent growing up on the Navajo reservation, his motherʼs tribe. Opportunity was the driving force behind his parentʼs decision to relocate to Phoenix and the eventual gift that allowed him to find the Arts. In high school he found himself unex

pectedly in the audience of a touring Broadway musical. He was mesmerized by the theatrics and drama of the spectacle and was immediately captivated. Since, he has continued to pursue that palpable emotional sensation that acting and singing allow, that feeling of being alive. Acting classes ensued at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory and a resume began to grow in parts in television, film, and stage. He had a lead role in MSNBCʼs docudrama “Conviction,” was a featured extra in Warner Brothersʼ film “The Visiting,” and originated on stage the musical role of “Stormheart,” in Roger Penycateʼs premiere production of “Laughing Daughter,” in Washington DC. But disillusioned by the lack of and types of roles offered Native Americans, he wanted more. With acting and photography experience, working behind the camera was second nature. He found guidance at the ABC/Disney intensive summer film workshop at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe where he crewed four other film projects and produced and directed his own short film which played at the Native Cinema Showcase in Sante Fe and the Albuquerque Film Festival. Jeff went on to found the Olympia Film Collective (www.olyfilm.com) to help solidify a vibrant and working, local filmmaking community in the Northwest's Sound Sound. He is excited to be working with the OFC to be making professional quality film productions showcasing the local area and its talent. With his help, the OFC was able to win two major awards at the Tacoma 72 Hour Film Competition: Best Film and Best Use of Dialogue. Recently, he was named a 2013 Sundance Institute Film Fellow and will be developing a short film entitled "End of the Road," about the dangers Navajo Policemen face patrolling the vast and remote Navajo Nation, with the Institute's guidance. Jeff is also a Board Member for Seattle's Red Eagle Soaring: Native Youth Theatre, which teaches Native children to find and elevate their voice with confidence, clarity, and strength. Jeff is also excited to announce that he has been cast as Joly in Tacoma Musical Playhouse's production of "Les Miserables," the show that started his lifetime affinity of the musical theatre. Jeff is married to Shana, and together, they have five children. He resides in Olympia, WA.

06/07/2024

05/21/2024

Great to be working with EOB again!

05/16/2024

Hank Adams is on today's Google Doodle
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05/15/2024

Sharing this for anyone that wants to learn more about growing their business. The National Center has been an important part of Sky Bear’s growth and evolution.

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Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, Native Edge! Native Edge will explore a wide array of topics across Indian Country, as well as more about the work of and the people behind The National Center for American Indian Enterpri...

05/10/2024

Apparently we create masterpieces at Sky Bear Media! Thanks to the Thurston Chamber for trusting us with their celebration of 150 years! Congrats!

05/02/2024

It’s not everyday you get to dine under the SR-71 Blackbird! I had a really great time attending SCORE’s annual small business awards gala! It was inspiring to be around other small businesses and SBA, SCORE mentors, SBDCs and all those who help small business get ahead, including funders! I’m gonna have to hit up my local SCORE to figure out Sky Bear Media’s next expansion. Thanks for all the work you all do!! Special shout out to Jackson Slim B who is leading the way for Native business at SBA!!

04/16/2024

My office today.

04/05/2024

The next time you see a Tribal, Native org or Native company-funded video, raise your hand and ask, what Native-owned and operated video production company made this video??? Props to Louie and 8th Gen for hiring Sky Bear Media in the past, for walking the walk, and supporting Native small business. https://youtu.be/1paYPfFJP_U?si=qTk6Pj45B_jVql-u

02/28/2024

We are hosting a thing!

📣 *Special Update*📣

Our very own South Sound BIPOC has heard their members' requests and they cannot wait to fullfill them by putting on their first in-person community gathering event of the year!

Sky Bear Media🎬, a Native American-owned & operated company will be the generous host as a proud certified disadvantaged minority-owned small business.🌟 In attending, not only do you get to support CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Barehand's team in their mission of creating impactful media for diverse audiences, but you also seize your opportunity to ensure your BIPOC background has representation from your professional industry! 🙌🏽

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in our vibrant BIPOC network. Register now before it's too late!- https://fb.me/e/520h9eWRo

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🗓️ February 29th at 4:30 pm at 📍Sky Bear Media, 113 Thurston Ave NE, Olympia

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event, Wells Fargo, Christopher Boston - American Family Insurance, American Family Insurance, TwinStar Credit Union, and Johnson Wealth Advisors. Food will also be provided by Ikonic Wings and Tease Cakes by Francesca.

01/12/2024

We are thankful to Seattle City Light for selecting our organization to be on their roster to be available to perform consulting services for the On-Call Communications & Outreach Program for Content Development: Video. We are happy to be invited to the table and look forward to securing work from Seattle City Light in this new year! Thanks Seattle!

11/17/2023

For the past few months, we have been filming all over Thurston County, meeting makers, and discovering new experiences. Thank you Experience Olympia & Beyond, plus all the amazing artists, and Thurston businesses that brought us behind the scenes to show us their work.

11/02/2023

Just connecting the career connectedness pipeline!

Lights, Camera, Career Map Meetup!

Hey everyone! The Olympia Career Hub and South Puget Sound Community College are hosting a career exploration event next Thursday on Film & Media careers and we want to see you there. This event is open to everyone including current and prospective students and community members! Local businesses including Shanna Paxton Photography, TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network, Olympia Film Society and Sky Bear Media will be there to discuss different career pathways in the Film and Media industries.

The event in on Thursday, November 9th from 12:40 - 2:30 at SPSCC in building 21, room 130. Message us with questions! We'd love to see you.

Check us out at www.olympiacareerhub.com for more info

10/15/2023

Wrong:

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

09/20/2023

Congrats to Charlie, our latest hire at Sky Bear Media, getting a spread in Soundwaves Magazine!!

07/05/2023

Proud to support our indigenous artists!!

Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band documentary film trailerFor more information, go to JuliaKeefe.comHeart of the Monster ProductionsSkyBear Media Productions

06/09/2023

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland stopped by Sky Bear Media to see what we are about. She inquired mostly about challenges minority-owned small businesses are facing. It was a nice visit!

I had the pleasure of visiting Sky Bear Media, a Native American-owned, full-service video production company in the . I am committed to supporting Sky Bear Media and other minority-owned small businesses by championing effective federal legislation.

Visit their website here: https://www.skybearmedia.com/

04/02/2023

was happy to work at the Indian Gaming Association’s Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego! IGA Boardmember Paulette Jordan was kind enough to provide us her amazing on-air skills, telling us how Indian gaming is impacting our tribal economies.

03/20/2023

Sky Bear has provided summer dance intensive scholarships to Ballet Northwest company dancers in the past. We appreciate the ballet and the dedication it takes to master the craft. We also support Beckham Barehand (Gila River/Navajo) as he pursues his goals of dancing pre-professionally at the Milwaukee School of Ballet this next summer.

Maria Tallchief (Osage) revolutionized ballet, being the first American major prima ballerina and the first Native American to hold the rank. 🩰

A dancer from the age of three, Tallchief combined speed, precision, athleticism, and perfect technical ability with an electrifying passion. She left American audiences spellbound in her 1949 role in The Firebird, which catapulted her into the international spotlight and earned her the major prima ballerina title. Her performance as the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker—at the time an obscure ballet—was so radiant and enchanting that it propelled The Nutcracker into an American holiday classic.

Few have achieved Tallchief’s mastery of the craft, and she is regarded as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century.

This , we urge you to learn more about our Native women who’ve made history. ✨

03/14/2023

Doing it for the kids!!

03/14/2023

Sky Bear believes in raising the next generation. We are at the FIRE summit to present about a career in filmmaking. I have never seen this many Native kids in one place..apart from UNITY!

03/14/2023

Looking forward to the Reservation Economic Summit 2023!!

We are excited to share our Spring 2023 NC Magazine! Free copies will be available at . Register for RES here: https://res.ncaied.org

03/09/2023

Sky Bear Media recognizes today to be Billy Frank Jr. day! We are proud to have known Billy while he was still with us. We strive to follow in his foot steps to support tribal fishing rights and environmental stewardship. We are happy to continue to be a green certified business. We hope that all businesses strive to think about their footprint on the indigenous lands we occupy.

Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually activist, played a key role in the “Fish Wars” of the 1960's and 1970's, resulting in a landmark decision affirming tribal fishing rights

03/01/2023

We are excited to again provide production services for RES Las Vegas 2023! It’s always a joy to see the many Native business leaders and entrepreneurs doing such wonderful work across Indian country! Hope to see you there!

03/01/2023

As if you needed another reason to drop by Sky Bear to say hey.

02/25/2023

Dogs are good medicine. filming at with a well-behaved puppy.

10/07/2022

So amazing when Spirit, one of our great warrior ancestors, comments on our work at Sky Bear Media! Thanks Dallas!

10/06/2022

Part of our larger video campaign for Washington State Department of Revenue. You can watch the full video here: https://iframe.dacast.com/vod/b280e90764fc353782d89dd6cba9d80b/dc1e273b-b5f8-ed17-e6a6-b90ea02332a8

09/01/2022

We are happy to welcome to our Sky Bear team, Mikaela Garcia! A Hopi filmmaker out of Arizona, she is dedicated to preserving culture through media, and will be a great help to our growing company! We extend gratitude to documentary film organization, Field of Vision, that awarded Sky Bear with financial assistance to mentor Mikeala and include her within our organization.

09/01/2022

Dale Everbodytalksabout is the owner of Bigelow Landscaping & Painting. Growing his business has been challenging, but through good customer service, and hard work, Dale is seeing positive results.

This video was created by Isaac, one of Sky Bear's summer interns.

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Sky Bear Media’s Story

Co-Owner of Sky Bear Media Jeff Barehand is a citizen of the Gila River Indian Community, his fatherʼs people, but retains rich memories of years spent growing up on the Navajo reservation, his motherʼs tribe. Opportunity was the driving force behind his parentʼs decision to relocate to Phoenix and the eventual gift that allowed him to find the Arts. In high school he found himself unexpectedly in the audience of a touring Broadway musical. He was mesmerized by the theatrics and drama of the spectacle and was immediately captivated. Since, he has continued to pursue that palpable emotional sensation that acting and singing allow, that feeling of being alive. Acting classes ensued at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory and a resume began to grow in parts in television, film, and stage. He had a lead role in MSNBCʼs docudrama “Conviction,” was a featured extra in Warner Brothersʼ film “The Visiting,” and originated on stage the musical role of “Stormheart,” in Roger Penycateʼs premiere production of “Laughing Daughter,” in Washington DC. But disillusioned by the lack of and types of roles offered Native Americans, he wanted more. Thus, writing, producing, and directing his own short films became paramount. With acting and photography experience, working behind the camera was second nature. He found guidance at the ABC/Disney intensive summer film workshop at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe where he crewed four other film projects and produced and directed his own short film which played at the Native Cinema Showcase in Sante Fe and the Albuquerque Film Festival.

He was named a 2013 Sundance Institute Film Fellow and is developing a short film entitled "End of the Road," about the dangers Navajo Policemen face patrolling the vast and remote Navajo Nation.

Jeff is also a Board President for Seattle's Red Eagle Soaring: Native Youth Theatre, which teaches Native children to find and elevate their voice with confidence, clarity, and strength.

Riley Gibson grew up in California, the eldest son in a family of teachers. Wanting to experience a different climate, Riley decided to immediately move to Saint Paul, Minnesota after high school.