Cherokee Film

Cherokee Film is proud to sponsor the Circle Cinema Film Festival taking place July 12–15 at Tulsa's Circle Cinema. The festival highlights films made in Oklahoma, by Oklahomans and for Oklahomans, including several projects by Native filmmakers. This year features a diverse lineup of Native movies covering subjects like sports, arts and the importance of conservation. The showings this Friday, July 12, at Circle Cinema is located at 410 S. Lewis Ave. in Tulsa, OK. For more information on the festival or buy tickets, go to: circlecinema.org/ccff.

Cherokee Film is thrilled to partner with SeriesFest for the Executive Elevation Mentorship! ⁠ This six-month mentorship program provides a unique opportunity for emerging executives of color to network, learn from their mentors, and hone their skills. We highly encourage any interested Native American citizens to apply for a chance to participate in this program! See some of the program benefits below↙️ 💻️ Participants will meet with their mentor virtually at least once a month. 💼 Mentors provide mentees with career advice, workshop their resumes, and help connect mentees with networking and/or internship opportunities.⁠ 💙 Mentees participate in regular check-ins with SeriesFest and industry guest speakers to further their connections. ⁠ ⁠ Apply by July 26, 2024 to get the early bird discount - check out the link below to learn more. ↙️ https://loom.ly/QZthXSE

Apple TV is now streaming “Fancy Dance”! We are excited to share that the film “Fancy Dance” is available to stream on Apple TV. The film, which stars Academy Award Nominee Lily Gladstone and deals with the struggle and heartbreak surrounding the difficult subject of the #MMIP crisis, was the first film to utilize the Cherokee Film Commission's incentive program. The film was shot throughout Cherokee Nation and largely features Native American talent and crew. We are so proud of this film, its message, the cast and crew, and the role that #CherokeeFilm was able to play in bringing it to life.

Each production that #CherokeeFilm brings into our reservation provides a positive impact on our local economy and encourages the hiring of #MoreNatives in front of and behind the camera. Filmed on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, “Fancy Dance” was the first film to utilize Cherokee Film Commission’s incentive program and employed many Native actors and crew members to help tell its story. This is what narrative sovereignty looks like. 👏🏽 We are very proud of this film and its impact, both artistically and economically. We hope you get the chance to view this powerful film, streaming now on Apple TV.

Apple TV is now streaming “Fancy Dance”! We are excited to share that the film “Fancy Dance” is available to stream on Apple TV. The film, which stars Academy Award Nominee Lily Gladstone and deals with the struggle and heartbreak surrounding the difficult subject of the #MMIP crisis, was the first film to utilize the Cherokee Film Commission's incentive program. The film was shot throughout Cherokee Nation and largely features Native American talent and crew. We are so proud of this film, its message, the cast and crew, and the role that #CherokeeFilm was able to play in bringing it to life.

Cherokee Film was featured in National Geographic! 📰 In a special issue titled “Indigenous Futures” on newsstands now — Cherokee journalist Tim Landes details the growing Native film hub in northeast Oklahoma. The article details productions like Reservation Dogs, Killers of the Flower Moon and Fancy Dance, as well as spotlighting our state-of-the-art soundstages and film incentive program. We are proud to be part of this emerging film industry and to bring job opportunities to local talent and crew. Pick up a copy of this special issue of National Geographic today!

“Fancy Dance” is now playing in select theaters across the country! We are beyond thrilled that audiences are now able to see this amazing film on the big screen! “Fancy Dance” was shot throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation, being the first film to utilize our commission’s film incentive program. Brought to life by a primarily Native American cast and crew, this heartfelt story of triumph over tragedy is an incredible film we are so proud to stand behind. Here are some highlights from this week, including Cherokee Nation representation at the Directors Guild of America premiere in New York City and our opening night screening at Circle Cinema in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the film’s director Erica Tremblay. Get your tickets this weekend or stream it on AppleTV+ on June 28!

Cherokee Film Studios Owasso Campus is on its way to welcoming new and exciting filmmaking opportunities! 👏 Since its groundbreaking last August, construction on Studio B aims to answer the need for professional industry-level infrastructure in the region’s rapidly growing film industry. Projected to complete construction this summer, the expansions will add 10,000 square feet of production space, as well as state-of-the-art enhancements to the existing Studio A facilities at the Owasso Campus. “This is such an exciting time for Cherokee Film,” said Jennifer Loren, senior director of Cherokee Film. “The industry is growing, and we’re showing that Cherokee Nation belongs at the forefront of that growth. These expansions further demonstrate our commitment to the long-term support of this growing industry.” Follow us to stay up-to-date on future studio announcements.

Cherokee Film Studios Owasso Campus is on its way to welcoming new and exciting filmmaking opportunities! 👏 Since its groundbreaking last August, construction on Studio B aims to answer the need for professional industry-level infrastructure in the region’s rapidly growing film industry. Projected to complete construction this summer, the expansions will add 10,000 square feet of production space, as well as state-of-the-art enhancements to the existing Studio A facilities at the Owasso Campus. “This is such an exciting time for Cherokee Film,” said Jennifer Loren, senior director of Cherokee Film. “The industry is growing, and we’re showing that Cherokee Nation belongs at the forefront of that growth. These expansions further demonstrate our commitment to the long-term support of this growing industry.” Follow us to stay up-to-date on future studio announcements.

THIS WEEKEND — “Fancy Dance” premieres in select theaters across the country! For those in northeast Oklahoma, we are presenting a screening in Tulsa’s historic independent theater Circle Cinema this Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. featuring an extended introduction by the film’s director Erica Tremblay. We are thrilled to celebrate the theatrical release of “Fancy Dance,” which was the first film to utilize our commission’s film incentive program. The film was shot throughout Cherokee Nation and was brought to life by a primarily Native American cast and crew. “Fancy Dance” is playing in select theaters this weekend before streaming on AppleTV+ on June 28. For tickets to our Tulsa screening, go to CircleCinema.org.