frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some of our frequently asked questions. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out to us on our contact form and we’ll be happy to help!
The Cherokee Film Commission can post information about cast or crew you are looking to hire via Cherokee.film, e–Blast and social media at the discretion of the CFC. Please fill out a project registration form to get started HERE.
The CFC can feature your property to be considered for upcoming productions. Simply click here to add your locations or business to our directory. Any film production interested will contact you directly.
The Cherokee Film Commission does not fund projects but has compiled a list of external funding sources for your convenience. Click HERE for a list of funding sources we have compiled for your convenience. Or click here for information regarding our film incentive program.
The CFC works with anyone interested in bringing their projects to the Cherokee Nation. To get started, fill out our project registration form here.
For those looking to list themselves in our databases for crew and talent, the film office requires that you be Native American and able to furnish proof of tribal citizenship.
If you have questions about historical or cultural accuracy in your screenwriting, we can connect you with an appropriate expert or academic resource. To get started, fill out the project intake form. If you’re trying to get your script optioned, you can add yourself as a screenwriter to our database here.
If you’re trying to get your script optioned, you can add yourself as a screenwriter to our database here.
The Cherokee Film Commission is based in Oklahoma. Our two offices are located in Tulsa and Tahlequah.
Signing up for our crew and talent directory is simple and secure! Just click here and you’ll be walked through the process. You can log in anytime and update your file.
The CFC works to increase the presence of Native Americans in every level of the film and television industries. The film office does so by creating databases of Native crew and talent. We allow you to self-submit to these databases. We connect producers, directors and those looking to create films, but we do not do any casting. We often post casting calls on our site and social media channels, so be sure to subscribe to our email list and follow us everywhere. Click here to get started.
The CFC is sponsoring workshops and educational series, throughout the year. These courses could include acting, screenwriting, camera operation, editing, and more! Class size is limited, so be sure to click here to get alerts when the next class is offered.
The first step is to register here to be a part of our database. Any production we work with will have access to this database and will reach out with interest. Most production companies prefer to communicate by email, so be prepared to send a resume with film and other related experience along with a cover letter of introduction to the production office. If you have no previous film experience, consider applying as a production assistant, as a catchall on-set or for an office position, which quite often do not require previous film experience.
The Cherokee Nation does not translate unsolicited manuscripts like books, plays, poems, screenplays, songs, etc. If content is culturally accurate, we can help connect you with contractors for your needs.
There are actually a variety of way to get started in the film industry from working on small local film productions to seeking out training at various local schools and colleges to training provided by industry groups including classes sponsored by the CFC.
You can also register with local film offices to be listed in their resource directories. Check out our Scholarships and Training page for more information. Or, if you want to get experience in a crew role but don’t have any yet sign up here.