Reclaiming Native Narratives Through Film
Our mission at Cherokee Film is to reclaim Cherokee and Native narratives by increasing representation across film and media while creating an ecosystem that supports production and drives economic activity in the Cherokee Nation.
Innovating Narrative Sovereignty
Why Film in Cherokee Nation?
Cherokee Film’s ecosystem has everything needed to support film and media production — from tribal production incentives and dedicated infrastructure to diverse locations across a 14-county reservation. Productions also have access to the state-of-the-art Cherokee Film Studios in Owasso, world-class soundstages and comprehensive databases of Native crew and talent.
- Tribal film incentive program
- Film ready-designated 14-county reservation
- Full-service soundstages and LED volume wall production space
- Access to Native talent, crew and consultant databases
Interested in a Job in Film?
The film and television industries are growing like never before in Oklahoma and within the Cherokee Nation. There are numerous opportunities to provide your skills on set. From screenwriting to set construction to sound editing, there is an excellent chance to utilize your talents and be a part of innovative projects working for change.
Cherokee Nation Reservation is Film Ready
Cherokee Nation’s Film Ready program aims to draw more film and television productions to its 14-county reservation by streamlining coordination and offering a film-friendly, cost-effective environment. Through tribal efforts to make the area a top destination for filmmakers, Cherokee Nation reservation has been designated Film Ready.
Film Studios in Owasso, OK
Tulsa, OK
Tahlequah, OK
Cherokee Nation Capital
Welling, OK
