Cherokee Film

04/10/2024

Cherokee Film Studios is ready to host all creatives, storytellers and filmmakers.

Studio B is complete, and our Owasso campus is now open for booking! Our studios mission is to provide superior practical and virtual production soundstages, production offices and support services in the Cherokee Nation Reservation, for use by all clients and productions.

The expansion of Cherokee Film Studios, Owasso Campus includes the all-new, purpose-built Studio B. This addition houses 10,000 square feet of production space with 30-foot ceilings making the campus the first of its kind in Oklahoma and Indian Country.

Cherokee Film Studios is here to provide exceptional facilities and services to meet the growing needs of productions in Oklahoma. For more information about booking, go to: www.cherokee.film/studios

02/10/2024

Applications for Cherokee Film Institute courses are open until October 14!

Learn more: CherokeeFilmInstitute.com

27/09/2024

18/09/2024

Studio B at Cherokee Film Studios Owasso Campus is now open!

Since its groundbreaking last August, the expansion of studio B aims to answer the need for professional industry-level infrastructure in the region’s rapidly growing film industry.

Learn more in the post below and follow Cherokee Film Studios to stay up-to-date on this newest branch of Cherokee Film.

09/09/2024

Calling all future filmmakers! 🌟 🎥

Cherokee Film Institute, the newest branch of Cherokee Film, is embarking on a ground-breaking journey as the first tribal endeavor of its kind. They are cultivating the next generation of Native filmmakers with industry-standard education, mentorship and hands-on training. By creating sustainable career opportunities within the Cherokee Nation, the program will not only help to provide for individuals and their families, but also inspire others to pursue their ambitions in the field.

Cherokee Film Institute isn't just about making films — it's about crafting legacies, opening doors and amplifying Native voices in media. Your story matters, and the world is waiting to hear it.

For more info and how to apply, go to: cherokeefilminstitute.com

06/09/2024

The city of Collinsville is officially film friendly 🎬 🎥

In collaboration with Cherokee Film, Collinsville fulfilled the requirements of Oklahoma Film + Music Office ’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program. The city has been the backdrop of several films so far, including the most recent project, “The Last Rodeo.” Collinsville’s new certification is another key accomplishment on our mission to make the Cherokee Nation Reservation a premier destination for film productions.

“Collinsville’s certification as a film friendly community will undoubtedly attract more film productions to our area, boosting the local economy and showcasing our city’s unique character,” said senior director of Cherokee Film Jen Loren. “We are excited to continue our partnership with OF+MO to build the film industry within the Cherokee Nation Reservation.”

Read more about what the Film Friendly Community Certification can do for Collinsville: okfilmmusic.org/news/collinsville-achieves-oklahoma-film-friendly-certification

05/09/2024

Our new educational initiative Cherokee Film Institute has been featured in Variety!

We are proud to see our commitment to increasing Native American representation being recognized. Said Senior Director Jen Loren on Cherokee Film Institute's inception, "We wanted to create a place where Native Americans had a workforce development entity where they would feel safe and where they would be able to learn how to get their foot in the door to this industry."

Read more below ⬇️

We’re already making MAJOR headlines 📰 💥

We are thrilled to share our newest feature in Variety! The article highlights our mission to empower Cherokee and other Native filmmakers with the training and education to tell their own stories. Director of Cherokee Film Jen Loren shared insights on how our organization began, how we intend to fund our efforts and how we intend to increase Native American representation both in front of and behind the camera.

Learn how we’re making waves in the industry: https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/cherokee-film-institute-launch-jennifer-loren-tribal-oklahoma-1236129172/

Interested in joining our program? Visit our website to learn more about our application: CherokeeFilmInstitute.com

04/09/2024

Congratulations, Cherokee Film Institute! Our new branch has been featured in Native News Online.

We're thrilled they have been recognized for their ambitious commitment to nurturing Native filmmakers. As Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. states, “This is more than a place of learning; it is a place of empowerment and a solution to a problem. Native misrepresentation stops here.”

We look great in the spotlight 💡✨

Thank you Native News Online for sharing our mission to educate the next generation of filmmakers! “As the industry continues to grow in and around the Cherokee Nation Reservation, we need more people to be trained to work on film sets, so we are stepping in to make that happen,” said Senior Director of Cherokee Film Jen Loren. “There’s a job for everyone in film, and we are excited to help people find their place and a sustainable career while empowering our people to tell more of our stories.”

Read more about our program: nativenewsonline.net/arts-entertainment/cherokee-nation-launches-cherokee-film-institute

02/09/2024

Recap of !

Our team had a wonderful time sharing our enthusiasm for Cherokee Film’s mission with our community and spreading the word about exciting new opportunities for in the local film industry. We’ll see you at Holiday next year!

31/08/2024

is here! Stop by our booth to meet our team, grab some swag and learn more about our newest branch, Cherokee Film Institute. Find us, today only, at Cherokee Capitol Square in downtown Tahlequah and say Osiyo ᎣᏏᏲ! 👋🏽

30/08/2024

We are thrilled to introduce Cherokee Film Institute! Our newest branch will premiere at Cherokee National Holiday this Saturday. Cherokee Film Institute aims to generate career opportunities for Cherokee Nation citizens and beyond to start their future in film.

Cherokee Film Institute trains, develops and elevates Native American and local talent to work professionally in film and media, creating sustainable career opportunities within the Cherokee Nation and beyond.

28/08/2024

See you at the 72nd Cherokee National Holiday! On Saturday, August 31, Cherokee Film will be out in full force on Cherokee Capitol Square in downtown Tahlequah starting at 9 a.m. Come by our area and:

📸 Take a photo in front of the Cherokee Film Backdrop
👕 Show That You Follow OsiyoTV on Social Media and Get a FREE T-SHIRT
🤝🏾 Meet the Cherokee Film Team
📖 Learn about Cherokee Film’s newest branch… 🫢🤫

See you at !

Innovating Narrative Sovereignty

23/08/2024

Cherokee Nation is made up of over 450,000 citizens living all over the world. “ᏣᎳᎩ: Wherever We Are” is a monthly streaming show produced by our Cherokee Film Productions team that keeps citizens of the nation connected through cultural values, historical points of interest and current events no matter where they live.

Swipe through to learn more about “ᏣᎳᎩ: Wherever We Are” and follow the link to catch up on past episodes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEkBhbUA_CUENkG7NbpbtNaViXeGsXvI

21/08/2024

It's officially been a year since the launch of Cherokee Film! Scroll through to see the highlights since we launched last August. We are proud of the accomplishments we have made and are excited for what the future holds for in film.

09/08/2024

We are thrilled another historic town within the Cherokee Nation has completed the requirements for Oklahoma Film + Music Office's Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program! 🥳 🎉 🎊

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. shared a few words about the honor, “As the film industry continues to expand in our state and across the Cherokee Nation Reservation, I am thrilled to see my hometown of Vinita join with Cherokee Film and the Oklahoma Film + Music Office in highlighting the vital role rural communities have in supporting this dynamic industry.”

The City of Vinita has a rich history with its location along the iconic Route 66. Visitors can enjoy a variety of specialty shops, the Eastern Trails Museum, the classic Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo, and scenic attractions like Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Filmmakers have used Vinita as their backdrop in productions such as “One Day as a Lion” and “An American Mystery.”

Read more about the benefits of the Film Friendly Community Certification: https://okfilmmusic.pulse.ly/t7mfi2m6a5

05/08/2024

The City of Claremore is now certified film friendly 🎥 🎥

In collaboration with Oklahoma Film + Music Office and Cherokee Film, the City of Claremore met the requirements of the OF+MO’s Oklahoma Film Friendly Community Program!

This marks the first film friendly certified city within Rogers County, which is located within the Cherokee Nation. Claremore boasts a rich heritage with its historic downtown district, which was featured in 2022’s "A Christmas… Present." Local college Rogers State University also got screentime in Emmy-nominated FX series "Reservation Dogs." The town has been the backdrop of several other productions including “Unplugging,” “Run with the Hunted,” “King Ivory,” and “A Thousand Tomorrows.”

Claremore’s film friendly certification is an exciting moment and will allow us to further fulfill our mission in bringing more filmmakers to the Cherokee Nation Reservation. “Achieving this official film friendly status will no doubt attract even more productions to the area, which means more jobs and economic activity within the Cherokee Nation Reservation,” said senior director of Cherokee Film Jen Loren. “We value our partnership with OF+MO and look forward to continuing to build this industry together.”

Read the full piece on Claremore becoming a film-friendly community: www.okfilmmusic.org/news/city-of-claremore-achieves-oklahoma-film-friendly-certification

31/07/2024

Native Americans have historically, and currently, been broadly absent in mass media.

In this post, we look at the 2024 Hollywood Diversity Report and other statistics to show what scholars call “symbolic annihilation” and explore the widespread impact that this has on audiences.

Despite our overall absence in American films and TV shows, Native people live throughout the country and deserve to be represented in all forms of popular media.

Join us in advocating for in the film and television industry.

28/07/2024

Have you seen yet? 🌪️ Keep your eyes peeled for one of Cherokee Nation’s own getting major screen time!

Trick rider and Cherokee Nation citizen Sophie Duch graced the silver screen this past weekend in Twisters during the iconic Stillwater rodeo scene riding on horseback while waving the American flag. 🇺🇸

We are thrilled to see in blockbuster movies!

As featured in Season 6 of our award-winning series OsiyoTV — Sophie has been on horseback since early childhood and shows no sign of stopping. See Sophie earlier in her career on OsiyoTV: osiyo.tv/a-moment-to-sparkle-cherokee-trick-rider-sophie-duch/

27/07/2024

24/07/2024

Wado, Forbes! We appreciate the spotlight on Cherokee Film’s commitment to uplifting Indigenous storytellers. Fancy Dance was among the inaugural recipients of Cherokee Film Commission ’s incentive program. The film was shot throughout the Cherokee Nation and featured Native talent and crew.

Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner shared his thoughts regarding our mission and the importance of Native agency over our portrayals in the media. When our perspective is uplifted, the narrative changes.

Cherokee Film is working hard to empower Indigenous storytelling. As our senior director Jen Loren states, “People want to put Native Americans in a box, but with a film like Fancy Dance you get to see all of the humanity, the nuance, and the beautiful aspects of being from a tribe and the perspectives that we bring to our projects.”

Read the full article about how Native representation in film continues to evolve: forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2024/07/23/native-americans-in-film-fancy-dance-is-a-step-towards-authentic-representation

23/07/2024

7 Wins for Season 8 of OsiyoTV!
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

OsiyoTV took home 7 and was nominated in 9 different categories for episodes in Season 8 of “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People!” We want to congratulate the hardworking crew, the Cherokees that shared their amazing stories with us and all the supporters of OsiyoTV in Cherokee Nation and beyond. Swipe through to see this year’s Heartland Emmy-winning documentaries.

17/07/2024

Join the Cherokee Film team!

We are for positions of Soundstage Manager and Account Executive at the Cherokee Film Studios Owasso Campus!

Apply now at the links below:
bit.ly/CherokeeFilm_SoundstageManager
bit.ly/CherokeeFilmStudios_AccountExecutive

16/07/2024

Over the weekend, we were a presenting sponsor of the Circle Cinema Film Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The annual festival highlighted films made in, by and for Oklahomans — including many works created by Native filmmakers.

The opening feature titled “Bring Them Home (Aiskótáhkapiyaaya)” told the story of a small group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the species’ near-extinction a century ago. Academy Award nominee and the film’s narrator/producer Lily Gladstone was in attendance as well as Cherokee Nation’s Secretary of Natural Resources Christina Justice, who discussed our tribe’s conservation efforts and growing bison herd.

We are proud to sponsor this festival and to work with Circle Cinema, Tulsa’s only nonprofit historic art house theater, to highlight Native voices and stories.

09/07/2024

Cherokee Film is proud to sponsor the Circle Cinema Film Festival taking place July 12–15 at Tulsa's Circle Cinema. The festival highlights films made in Oklahoma, by Oklahomans and for Oklahomans, including several projects by Native filmmakers. This year features a diverse lineup of Native movies covering subjects like sports, arts and the importance of conservation.

The showings this Friday, July 12, at Circle Cinema are located at 410 S. Lewis Ave. in Tulsa, OK.

For more information on the festival or buy tickets, go to: https://circlecinema.pulse.ly/azarjwdhpm

01/07/2024

Each production that brings into our reservation provides a positive impact on our local economy and encourages the hiring of in front of and behind the camera.

Filmed on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, “Fancy Dance” was the first film to utilize Cherokee Film Commission's incentive program and employed many Native actors and crew members to help tell its story. This is what narrative sovereignty looks like. 👏🏽

We are very proud of this film and its impact, both artistically and economically. We hope you get the chance to view this powerful film, streaming now on Apple TV.