A film studio completely dedicated to telling the stories and expressing the creativity of Native Americans is opening up in Atlanta, and we couldn’t be more excited! Studio of the Americas has set up shop at Tyler Perry Studios in Fort McPherson, and is currently working on a ton of amazing projects. Keep scrolling to learn all about this amazing new spot, Studio of the Americas!
What is Studio of the Americas’ goal?
Studio of the Americas’ mission statement sums it up perfectly:
To provide a platform for The First Peoples of this land to tell their own stories, and to provide a home for native film artists to develop their creativity in all genres.
SOTA deeply celebrates the importance of film in history and storytelling, and knows that culturally it is crucial to tell Indigenous stories. They say, “The movies are dramatic, funny, suspenseful, and informative. SOTA entertainment produces all genres, but with the caveat that our stories are about, created or performed by Native Americans.”
The co-founder and chairman of Studio of the Americas, Clifton Chippewa, an Emmy-nominated hairstylist and member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, says,
See what they’re working on and learn more about Studio of the Americas on their website here!Through my creative journey, I found healing and rediscovered my connection to my culture. That journey showed me the power of storytelling—it’s not just about entertainment; it’s about reclaiming who we are. This studio exists in part to correct the narrative woven into Native American history by giving Indigenous voices a platform to tell their truths authentically. This studio also exists to provide a palette for any filmmaker of any nationality to fulfill his or her vision, and in the process, avail themselves of the Below the Line talent SOTA offers. Storytelling is medicine, and through it, we aim to heal, inspire, and empower our communities.