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The Native American Media Alliance provides a multi-faceted educational program for studios, networks, production companies, talent agencies and unions working in the Native space in order to promote an authentic voice in film, television and new media.
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Native American Media Alliance @nativealliance.bsky.social · Dec 22
11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Call For Applications at www.nama.media
Early Deadline 1/5/26
Write a new TV Pilot script, learn about the industry and join a group of native creatives!
#NativeAmerican #tv
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11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Video Testimonial - Shaawan Francis Keahna
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STORYTELLING IS SURVIVAL
Native TV Writers Lab is accepting applications! Stakes are high!
WGA contract will expire in May, the industry is bracing for more disruption.
During labor struggles,underrepresented voices are always silenced. We cannot let that happen!
REG DEADLINE: 1/26
Apply: nama.media
January 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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PROTECT THE NARRATIVE
11th Annual Native TV Writers Lab Accepting Applications
Natives face the pervasiveness of ethnic fraud.Those who fabricate heritage steal opportunities & distort the lived realities of our ancestors
Don't let your VOICE be taken
REG DEADLINE 1/26
Apply: nama.media
#writer
January 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Why apply for the Native American TV Writers Lab?
Alum Tracy Abeyta tells you why!
Watch her story & see how the lab can launch your career.
Regular Deadline is just ONE WEEK away Monday Jan 26
Apply: nama.media
#TVWriting #IndigenousVoices #Screenwriting #nativeamerican
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11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Video Testimonial - Tracy Abeyta
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January 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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From our Lab to the Disney Writing Program!
Our Alumni, Andrina Smith, Heidi-Marie Ferren, Kris Crenwelge, Shelley Dennis, excelled in the Disney Writing Program. Be the next!
11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Applications are OPEN!
Reg Deadline 1/26/26
Apply: nama.media
#Disney #TVWriting
January 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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2025 WGA Inclusion Report reveals Natives in TV writer rooms remains at <1% since 2020
11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is here to change that. We turn talent into staffed writers. ✍️🪶
Deadline 1/26/26
Apply: nama.media
#NativeWriters #WGA #RepresentationMatters #TVWriting #IndigenousVoices
January 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Native TV Writers Lab is a pipeline for Indigenous storytelling
Highlighting our connection to AMC’s Dark Winds
Series consistently staffs writers from our labs: Maya Ditloff, Rhiana Yazzie, Sabrina Saleha, DezBaa’, Anthony Flores
Reg Deadline 1/26/26
Apply: www.nama.media
#indigenous #writer
January 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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FROM THE LAB TO THE SPIRIT PARK
Native American TV Writers Lab shares one of our proudest success stories Netflix’s Spirit Rangers
Multiple TV Lab fellows staffed this groundbreaking series
11th Annual Native TV Writers Lab Reg Deadline 1/26/26
Apply www.nama.media
#SpiritRangers #netflixanimation
January 11, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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CLOCK IS TICKING: 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Regular Deadline is January 26th!
This is a proven pipeline to the biggest writers' rooms in the industry. Alumni aren't just writing—they’re staffing on major series!
Regular Deadline 1/26/26
Apply now: www.nama.media
#nativetvwriters
January 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: The 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is OPEN!
From our lab to the writers' rooms of Netflix, ABC, NBC, Paramount, and Hulu—our fellows are staffing on the biggest shows in TV
Are you next? Apply now www.nama.media
#NativeWriters #tvwriting #IndigenousVoices #screenwriting
January 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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11th Annual TV Writers Lab Regular Deadline 1/26/26
The REGULAR DEADLINE to apply for this prestigious lab is fast approaching January 26th!
Premier opportunity for Native writers to access industry expertise,gain mentorship & write a career-defining pilot
APPLY: www.nama.media
#nativetvwriterslab
January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Close the Diversity Gap!
Hollywood Diversity Report: 92% of TV show creators are white. Natives do not even register! We refuse to let that define storytelling
EARLY DEADLINE to apply for the 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is Today 1/5/26
APPLY: www.nama.media
#nativeamerican #writer
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Addressing the Diversity Gap in TV
Following the release of the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, the need for change in TV writers' rooms is critical
11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is the solution
EARLY DEADLINE 1/5/26
APPLY: www.nama.media
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Nearly 92% of the Top Scripted Streaming Series Come From White Creators
Women in leading roles slipped from 39 percent last year to 34.3 percent, UCLA’s latest diversity-on-streaming-TV report found.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
“I'm shocked how much I improved during the lab!” Keri Mabry (2025 Fellow)
EARLY DEADLINE 1/5/26
APPLY: www.nama.media
Your story is original. Your voice is needed.
#nativeamerican #writers
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✍️ CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: The 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab! “I'm shocked how much I improved during the lab!” — Keri Mabry (2025 Fellow) Check out this testimonial from Keri on how the l...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Call For Applications at www.nama.media
Early Deadline 1/5/26
Write a new TV Pilot script, learn about the industry and join a group of native creatives!
#NativeAmerican #tv
www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ix...
11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Video Testimonial - Shaawan Francis Keahna
YouTube video by SKINSFEST
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab!
Are you ready to take your place in the writers' room? The call for applications for the 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is officially OPEN!
Apply: www.nama.media
Early Deadline 1/5/26
#nativeamerican #indigenous #writer
December 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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PITCH DAY SUCCESS! 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab Finale!
Friday marked the final pitch panel and our fellows crushed it!
They presented their projects directly to a panel of industry leaders, including executives from DreamWorks, Sony, Netflix, Crunchyroll & more!
#native #animation
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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7th Annual Native American Animation Lab Day 4
Producer/Writer Robert Maitia shared the American Dad writing & production pipeline
DreamWorks Executives provided a deep dive into the studio’s development process
The day wrapped with a final practice pitch session!
#nativeamerican #animation
December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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NATIVE ANIMATION LAB DAY 3
Day 3 of the 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab was packed!
Animation artists shared insights on the skills emerging animators need
Sony Pictures Animation discussed their development process
The day concluded with a pitch session
#nativeamerican #animation
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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NATIVE ANIMATION LAB DAY 2!
Day 2 of the 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab was all about bringing concepts to the marketplace!
Key session with Netflix, meeting with WOMO Studios and a crucial pitch practice session led by a former animation creative executive
#nativeamerican #animation
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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7th Annual Native American Animation Lab Takes Off!
Our talented group of fellows spent Day 1 diving deep into the competitive world of animation & visual storytelling.
Proud of the dedication and creativity shown by this year's cohort! Stay tuned for updates!
#NativeAmerican #Animation
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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ATTENTION NATIVE WRITERS! 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab is Coming!
Launch your television writing career!The time is almost here!
Excited to announce that the Call for Applications for the prestigious 11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab will be opening soon
#nativeamericanwriters
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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11th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab Applications Opening Soon!
Are you ready to redefine television & bring your Native perspective to the screen?
Applications will be opening soon!
Start polishing your submission materials now!
#nativeamerican #tv #indigenous #writers
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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🌟 ANNOUNCEMENT: The 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab Fellows! 🎨
Thrilled to announce the Fellows for the 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab!
Full bios: www.nama.media
Join us in congratulating the Fellows as they begin their journey to redefine the animation industry
#Native #animation
December 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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5th Annual Native American Writers Accelerator Grant announces 12 recipients of our $10k cash grant from Netflix!
Join us in celebrating at the Native Media Awards Sun Nov 23 7p Hard Rock Hollywood
Tix: www.laskinsfest.com
#NativeWriters #Netflix #hollywood #nativeamerican #indigenous #writerslife
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Congrats to the 5 incredible Native writers who completed the 8th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab!
Over the past 10 weeks, these talented fellows developed and wrote a new, original feature film screenplay
We are excited for the future of these screenwriters
#nativeamerican #writers
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM