Cherokee Film

Are you watching Hulu's new original series "Under the Bridge?" If not, you should! 📺 The series, adapted from journalist Rebecca Godfrey's novel of the same name, is a true crime drama that follows the disappearance of a young girl in Canada. "Under the Bridge" stars Indian Country's favorite actor Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet) with Cherokee Nation's own Tom Hanada in the writers room! Tom is a story editor for the miniseries and wrote episode four "When the Heat Comes Down." Tom is an alum of the Native American Media Alliance, and has also written for "Motherland: Fort Salem," as well as several novels. We're thrilled to see Cherokee citizens making a name for themselves in film and television, and can't wait to see what Tom writes next! Osda! You can stream episodes 1-4 of "Under the Bridge" now on Hulu!

Cherokee Film is hiring! Are you passionate about Native representation in film and media? Join our team! We currently have four positions to fill at Cherokee Film Studios in Owasso, OK and our downtown Tulsa office. Check out the links below for the full job descriptions and apply today! 🎬 Soundstage Manager https://loom.ly/DbDXq-0 🎞️ CFS Account Executive https://loom.ly/sQuj7C0 🎦 Marketing Specialist https://loom.ly/FjaSH5Q 📺 Senior Administrative Assistant https://loom.ly/ILWr0IY 🎥 Cinematographer https://loom.ly/rEjtXXY

☑️ Networking ☑️ Legislative updates ☑️ FREE COFFEE The Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance's first Friday Coffee with Crew is open to film professionals, supporters, and those who are looking to learn more about Oklahoma's film industry! Join us THIS FRIDAY at either Circle Cinema or Kamp's 1910 from 8am-10am to see what the OKMPA is up to, how you can support our efforts, and of course, free coffee! ☕

Recently we had the privilege of hosting teams from Amazon and showing them all that Cherokee Nation has to offer! 📍 While they were here, the Amazon teams were able to explore historic parts of Tulsa and Bartlesville that fall within the Cherokee Nation, as well as Tahlequah and Cherokee Film Studios in Owasso. We hope they loved Tsaliwood as much as we do! Donadagohvi, until we meet again! 👋

From the moody lighting of a coming of age drama, to the dimly lit haunted house in the hottest new horror, lighting sets the tone of the stories we watch on screen. The Center for Poets and Writers at OSU Tulsa is offering another workshop in the Art of Cinematic Lighting so you can learn the ins and outs of setting the scene! This two-day workshop introduces students to the basics of lighting a scene for a traditional narrative film production. Students will learn how to use gear found on professional sets as well as the basic techniques used to achieve looks utilized during film production. The workshop will be taught by veteran filmmakers, Jake Basnett and Josh Morris. Jake is an IASTE Gaffer and Key Grip with a decade of experience including working on Reservation Dogs, Fancy Dance, Stranger Things, and Killers of the Flower Moon. Josh is a professional filmmaker with 13 years of industry experience. He is also the founder and operator of Good Name Co., a Tulsa-based video production company, rental house, and studio space. The cost of this workshop is $450 BUT Cherokee Film Commission is sponsoring FIVE Cherokee or Native students to attend FOR FREE! Apply at the link and start your lighting career now! https://loom.ly/pSynlFM

Exciting news! Cherokee Film has made the shortlist in multiple award categories at the Global Production Awards, which will be held next month in Cannes, France, during the Cannes Film Festival. Our nominations include our production OsiyoTV for the "Community Impact Award," Cherokee Film for the "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award" and the Cherokee Film Commission for the "Film Commission Award." We are excited to nominated alongside global organizations and brands, like Universal, Warner Bros and the BBC, as well as our valued partner the Tulsa Office of Film, Music Arts & Culture with their nomination for "City of Film." We are honored to make the shortlist for these amazing awards and to represent the Cherokee Nation Reservation on the world stage.

A film's editing can make or break the narrative. Blending artistic interpretation with technical know-how is a juggling act - but one that can be learned! OSU Tulsa's Center for Poets and Writers is offering an Intro to Film Editing workshop with editor Gloria Shade. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the post-production workflow commonly used by film editors. From project creation and organization to generating a final viewable sample of their work, students will learn foundational editing tools and concepts using Adobe Premiere Pro software. By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of the editing process and terminology that will prepare them for an apprentice level role on future collaborative projects. The cost of this workshop is $275 BUT Cherokee Film Commission is sponsoring FIVE Cherokee or Native students to attend FOR FREE! Apply at the link below and jumpstart your editing career today! https://loom.ly/pSynlFM

Cody Mayo (Choctaw) made a career in LA appearing on shows like 9-1-1, The Runaways, Faking It, and more! Now, he's back in his home state to share his expertise with you! In this workshop, actors participate in a 3-hour immersive class that highlights the essential techniques and skills to bringing scenes to life. This workshop is a follow-up course to the audition workshop. Cherokee Film Commission is sponsoring TEN Cherokee and Native citizens to attend this workshop FOR FREE. If you would like to attend this workshop on Thursday, April 25th from 6pm-9pm at Cody Mayo Studios in Tulsa, follow the link below and fill out our application by April 18th! https://loom.ly/pSynlFM Tulsa residents can apply to attend this workshop for FREE through the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture! To apply for Tulsa FMAC's sponsorship visit the link below! ↙️ https://loom.ly/Pfbjl1c

The new musical based on S.E. Hinton’s novel “The Outsiders” opens tonight on Broadway! Recently, Cherokee Film welcomed some of the cast and crew to Tulsa, Oklahoma, when they visited various sites related to the book and the 1983 Francis Ford Coppola film adaptation. Many of the locations where the film was shot are located in the Cherokee Nation Reservation and it was a pleasure to share our history and culture with this talented group of people. Stay gold and congratulations on the opening of your show! ✨

New scholarships just listed! 💸 Cherokee Film Commission is sponsoring new workshops from OSU-Tulsa's Center for Poets and Writers and Cody Mayo Studios! Check out the link to learn more about Intro to Editing 💻 with Gloria Shade and the Acting Workshop 🎭 with Cody Mayo, and how citizens of federally recognized tribes can attend these workshops FOR FREE! The deadline to apply is April 18th! https://loom.ly/pSynlFM Tulsa-area residents who would like to apply for Tulsa FMAC's sponsorship of the Acting Workshop can click here: https://loom.ly/Pfbjl1c