5 Innovative Indigenous Filmmakers Changing the Landscape of Hollywood

It’s Native American Heritage Month, and so far, we’ve been looking at movies, authors, and musicians that have made an impact on cinema, the literary realm, and the music world. But what about indigenous filmmakers? How have they affected the interpretation of tribal culture through their work? What stories can they tell? It turns out that there are quite a few. Let’s delve into some of these directors, producers, writers, and screenwriters. The five creators we chose have left their mark on the cinematic front. They’ve either written or directed something poignant or substantial in the way of elevating Native American culture. They’ve created ideal projects for watching during Native American Heritage Month. Eyre is likely the most recognized name on our list. He has been at the helm of dozens of films and TV projects. Eyre has served as both the director and the producer of many of them. He came on the scene in 1998 with the indigenous movie “Smoke Signals.” Both the film and Eyre received numerous accola