5th Annual Native American Animation Lab Selects 8 Fellows

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EXCLUSIVE: The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) announced today they have selected 8 participants for the 5th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation. “Native American storytelling continues to provide groundbreaking television series and films with animation at the forefront.” Stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy for the Native American Media Alliance.”This lab has bolstered our community’s presence in this arena and we are excited to bring forth a new cohort of artists.” The selected participants take part in a five day curriculum that has them meet with executives from the most high profile animation entities that include Dreamworks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Skydance Animation and many others.

The lab consists of daily group sessions, one-on-one mentoring and creative support to help each participant initiate key relationships in the animation industry.

The five day total immersion lab is mentored by animation executive producers and industry veterans. The mentors provide guidance for each fellows’ animation television or motion picture project.

At the conclusion of the lab, each participant pitches a panel of executives from our corporate supporters, receive feedback and gain additional insight.