Following a recent surge in Native-led television shows and films—including notable titles like Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, Reservation Dogs, Dark Winds, Rez Ball, Fancy Dance, and others—a pivotal question has emerged: What does the future hold for indigenous storytelling?

Enter the Studio of the Americas, a full-service, Native American-owned film and television studio that has established its base at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Their mission? To create films and television series that authentically reflect Native American stories, culture, and traditions. The studio is already assembling an exciting slate of projects and has partnered with the Georgia Film Academy to cultivate a pipeline of talent, offering Native American students invaluable on-set production experience.

The Georgia Film Academy, part of the University System of Georgia, is dedicated to enhancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in a state that has become a hub for numerous productions, earning it the nickname “Hollywood of the South.”

“Studio of the Americas represents an opportunity to tell the stories of the first peoples of this land with authenticity and respect,” stated Robert Wilson, CEO and co-founder of the studio. “We are honoring Native American history and traditions while delivering stories that resonate universally.”

Clifton Chippewa, chairman and co-founder, added: “Our mission is to preserve and share the stories of Native American culture in a way that is both entertaining and meaningful. We aim to heal, inspire, and empower our communities through storytelling, which is medicine for the soul.”

Wilson, who has also built a career as a novelist, has several projects in development at Studio of the Americas. This includes adaptations of his works such as Crooked Tree, IceFire, and Second Fire. The first book on this list delves into ancient Native spiritual practices and contemporary struggles with identity and evil. Additionally, the slate features Smoke Alarm, a documentary narrated by veteran actor Eugene Brave Rock (Dark Winds) that traces the journey of tobacco from its ceremonial roots to its modern commercialized impact.

“The work and vision of Clifton Chippewa and Robert Wilson at Studio of the Americas resonate with a profound sense of cultural storytelling, creativity, and purpose,” remarked actor Rock, who also initiated the Oki Language Project. “Their commitment to nurturing emerging voices and honoring cultural narratives is genuinely inspiring. The stories they tell are nothing short of blockbuster entertainment.”

A poster for Smoke Alarm narrated by Eugene Brave Rock.

Courtesy of Studio of the Americas

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Persons

Robert Wilson, Clifton Chippewa, Eugene Brave Rock

Company Names

Studio of the Americas, Tyler Perry Studios, Georgia Film Academy

Titles

Killers of the Flower Moon, Reservation Dogs, Dark Winds, Rez Ball, Fancy Dance, Crooked Tree, IceFire, Second Fire, Smoke Alarm

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