Discover the unique lives and career paths of twelve Native people who are actively working in the complex entertainment industry of motion pictures, television, or digital productions. They work both in front of or behind the camera as either an actor, director, producer, writer, cinematographer, or editor; in some cases, in multiple roles. These biographies include realistic descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as advice on what it takes to get started in the entertainment business. A glossary highlights the terminology used in TV/movie production, and a list of resources provides a variety of ways to obtain additional information about the industry.
Featured individuals are:
Irene Bedard (Inupiat, Yup'ik, Inuit, Cree, Metis) Actor
Tantoo Cardinal (Metis, Cree, Dene, Nakota) Actor
Christopher Nataanii Cegielski (Dine/Navajo) Writer, Producer, Director
Sydney Freeland (Dine/Navajo) Writer, Director
Jack Kohlerv (Hupa) Actor, Producer, Director, Educator
Kimberly Norris Guerrero (Colville) Actor
Michael Horse (Yaqui) Actor
Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki) Producer, Director
Doreen Manuel (Secwepemc, Ktunaxa) Producer, Director
Randy Redroad (Indigenous American) Writer, Director, Editor
Ian Skorodin (Choctaw) Writer, Director
Gilbert Salas (Indigenous Mexican-American) Cinematographer, Director of Photography.
