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How The Cherokee Nation Is Establishing Cinematic Sovereignty With Innovative Storytelling and Cultural Empowerment
Oklahoma might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of a thriving film industry. But there’s something big cooking in the state, and the Cherokee Nation is at the helm. Ov…
The commitment to developing narrative stories with respect and fairness sets the stage for Tava Maloy Sofsky’s leadership of the Cherokee Film Commission (CFC), where she furthers these goals by “opening up direct opportunities for Indigenous talent” and fostering an inclusive environment for authentic storytelling. Visiting the Cherokee Nation and discovering their contributions to media has been an enlightening journey, unveiling a vibrant ecosystem where tradition and technology intertwine to set new standards for the representation of Indigenous stories in the global film industry. From the efforts of Jennifer Loren, dedicated to driving inclusion and representation, the foresight of Tava Maloy Sofsky in nurturing talent and creating economic opportunities, and Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr’s vision of preserving culture, collectively highlight a future where everyone has a say in how their stories are told.
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