5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar Opens Call For Applications
Monday, March 17th, 2025
The Native American Media Alliance announced today they are accepting applications for the 5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar taking place this June through July, 2025. “The journey of a writer can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be solitary.” Announced Ian Skorodin, director of strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. “The Native American Writers Seminar offers a supportive community and expert guidance to help writers realize their full potential.”
The Native American Writers Seminar is two month intensive that develops emerging Native Americans writers for TV and film. The seminar provides introductions to development programs and uplifts indigenous storytellers in need of professional and creative mentorship. This initiative offers new access for Native Americans interested in breaking into writing for film and television.
The seminar hosts approximately eight Native American writers to participate in a month long writers intensive. All participants chosen for the seminar workshop an existing script through one-on-one mentoring, group sessions and industry meetings. The program provides intensive feedback and is accompanied by rigorous writing sessions. In addition, the seminar provides representatives from prestigious fellowships and successful participants of past writing programs. These speakers share insight into career development and professional growth.
The purpose of the seminar is to provide an in-depth workshop for Native Americans with an existing script they can develop into a polished sample. The 5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar early deadline to apply is March 31st, 2025 (Regular Deadline: April 14th, 2025, Final Deadline: April 28th, 2025). For more information and to submit, please visit www.nama.media
The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) advocates for Native American representation in the entertainment industry. This initiative functions as a resource for industry personnel to work with Native Americans who have an authentic voice for film, television and new media. The Native American Media Alliance is a project of the Barcid Foundation; a non-profit organization that focuses on multimedia programming in indigenous communities. For more information please visit our website www.nama.media or email contact@nama.media.