WELCOME TO THE CHEROKEE NATION.
NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT, MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE!
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Cherokee Nation Film Office is to increase the presence of Native Americans in every level of the film and television industries, while creating opportunities for economic development and jobs in the Cherokee Nation.
The Cherokee Nation Film Office invites film and television projects to experience all the Cherokee Nation has to offer. From unique locations in northeastern Oklahoma to talent and crew directories, our film office serves as a liaison for your project. Based in Tulsa and Tahlequah, we have strong connections throughout the 14 counties of the Cherokee Nation to meet any film production needs.
“Cherokee Nation is deeply committed to developing the film and recording industry in Oklahoma. The opportunities for continued growth are substantial. We know it can be a powerful economic tool for creating quality jobs and supporting small, family businesses within the communities of the Cherokee Nation reservation. Creating the necessary infrastructure and programs will help this industry flourish and reach its full potential.” – Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation
DIRECTORIES
Cherokee Nation Film Office provides several directories for filmmaker use. Those include the first-of-its-kind Native American crew, talent and film-friendly business directories for locations and Cherokee cultural and historical consultants.
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Need scouting and production services? We’ve got you covered! We have strong connections throughout the Cherokee Nation to meet any film production needs. Ask us about our filmmaker hotel packages.
CULTURE & HISTORY
The Cherokee Nation’s history is unique and our culture is multi-layered. Allow us to provide a consultant who will ensure your productions are both historically and culturally accurate.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Industry Spotlight: Leland Prater
For Leland Prater (Cherokee) the idea of being in movies was always just a dream. Growing up in rural Oklahoma he felt that Hollywood [...]
Cherokee Nation Film Office, OSU-Tulsa Partner in Expanding Film Education
Cherokee Nation Film Office, OSU-Tulsa partner in expanding film education Tribe contributes to new equipment and scholarships at local campus TULSA, Okla. – The [...]
Industry Spotlight: Jennifer Podemski
Industry Spotlight: Jennifer Podemski is creating the representation she wishes to see in the world. Native and Indigenous people, specifically women, are the [...]
Industry Spotlight: Cherokee Nation citizen plants the seed for future generations of Native American actors
“Good Will Hunting” is the film that started it all for Cherokee Nation citizen Brooks Ryan Pollard at just 12 years old. He didn’t [...]