The inaugural class of the Cherokee Film Institute will receive full scholarships | News [Video]

OWASSO, Okla. — The recently announced collaboration between Cherokee Nation and Amazon will provide full scholarships to Cherokee Film Institute’s inaugural class of students. 

Amazon’s financial contribution will allow the first 25 students accepted into the program to receive full certification completely free. 

“Cherokee Film Institute is more than a place of learning; it is a place of empowerment that will help create the talented Native American workforce necessary for bringing authentic Native perspectives, characters, cultures and more toa worldwide audience,” said Cherokee Nation principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. “We are thankful for incredible allies, such as Amazon, for joining in our efforts to ensure Natives are seen, heard, respected and accurately represented in film and media by removing barriers for Cherokees and other Natives to …