News Release
Native American Media Alliance
The Native American Media Alliance announced they are accepting applications for the fourth Native American Feature Film Writers Lab. This is a 10-week program that will take place on-line in late August through early November 2021.
“Since its inception, this lab has developed incredible scripts, supported talented Native American writers and brought a deeper collaboration between the industry and our community.” Stated Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy, Native American Media Alliance. “It’s always exciting to see emerging indigenous writers with fresh vision and a bold voice as we look forward to hosting a new group this year.”
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab addresses a growing need in the entertainment industry. According to a 2020 Writers Guild of America Inclusion Report, Native Americans represent 0.8% of screenwriters “having almost no representation at all.” This program will offer a new opportunity for Native American writers seeking to break into the entertainment industry and change the current disparity.
The Native American Media Alliance will select five Native American writers to participate in the program. The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshopping sessions. Additionally, participants will attend a series of events and screenings that will further expose them to the entertainment industry. The purpose of the lab is to further develop the skills of the writers and prepare them for employment in the industry.
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab early deadline to apply is July 2nd, 2021 (regular deadline is July 9th, 2021 and final deadline is July 16th, 2021). For more information and to submit please visit www.nama.media.
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab was created in accordance with the Native American Media Alliance’s mission to improve media portrayals of Native Americans and to increase the number of Native Americans employed in all facets of the media industry.
The Native American Feature Film Writers Lab is for seasoned writers who are capable of writing a feature length script. Each selected participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the 10-week session, which will be showcased at the 15th Annual LA SKINS FEST in November.
Applications are available now at www.nama.media. For more information please visit our website www.nama.media or email contact@nama.media.
