Third Annual Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) Unscripted Workshop Selects Fellows

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The Native American Media Alliance has selected 7 participants for the 3rd Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native American filmmakers, journalists and media artists in the field of unscripted film and television.  “We are excited to support a new cohort of unscripted indigenous filmmakers.” stated Ian Skorodin (Choctaw), Director of Strategy; Native American Media Alliance. “Several fellows from past years have been able to develop, produce and distribute their unscripted projects to mainstream outlets.”  The participants will take part in a five day intensive that will have them meet with executives from numerous networks and studios as well as experienced unscripted producers.

The workshop will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will culminate in a pitch panel at the conclusion of the workshop.

Each selected participant will pitch a panel of creative executives and producers to spotlight their respective projects and unique voices.

The five day total immersion workshop will be mentored and guided by veteran producers in non-fiction television. The Native American Unscripted Workshop was created to expand the amount of Native Americans working behind the camera, as a way to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans in media.