preserve the past, share the future

our mission is simple. although we run as a traditional production company serving many clients we relish the opportunity to work with native American tribes on any cultural project. as a native-owned multi-cultural business, it’s our responsibility to make sure that stories and language is shared for future generations.

 

Native owned and operated

whether it’s film, photography, or animation, let us tell your story

What makes us different?

We’re filmmakers… We know how to capture images that affect empathy. It’s not just enough to tell people information but for them to feel it. That’s how messages sink in.

recent work…

We keep our people whole

Our job was simple. with a subject this important, we needed to Make something that’s beautiful and engaging. Thanks to our partner on the project, desautel-hege, we were able to create media that was not only striking but effective. check out the campaign at nativeandstrong.org

  • Strongest at the end of the world

    An original film by Ryan Abe.

  • Strongest at the end of the world

    In precolonial America, a young married couple stumbles upon bad medicine, forcing them down a path they can never return from.

  • Synopsis

    In precolonial America, Qemtsna and Xwstu are a young married Native American couple. They're life is full of love and fulfillment until one day they discover a mysterious stone. Unknown to them, this stone yields ill intention. While Xwstu aims to wield the power of the stone, Qemtsna is more skeptical of its nature and the future of their unborn child. They both realize that the balance of life can be quickly tipped in the wrong direction.

  • Tanajsia Slaughter as Qemtsna

    Tanajsia (TaeTae) is an actress, writer, and singer/artist based in Florida. She comes from a diverse background and has been able to connect with people from various tribes and nations. She spent most of her life living in Montana where she became the first Miss Montana for America in 2019. Her latest project was working on the film, "The Last Son", starring Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Thomas Jane in a small speaking role alongside Sam Worthington. Her other movies include, Custer's Strategy of Defeat and The BlackWood Movie by Chris Canfield. Currently, Tanajsia is attending University of Arizona online as a Communication major and is
    working to make progress for underrepresented peoples in the world of Arts and Entertainment.

  • Shane Dubray as Xwstu

    Shane is of Lakota Sioux descendant. Hunkpapa, Oglala & Sicangu. You might have saw him recently in the feature film, Peace River as a Lakota Special Operator in Iraq. Dude can ride horses, hunt with a bow, writing his own book—won 6 gold medals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!

Counting Coup Indian relay

sponsored by us and owned by chet bluff, counting coup Indian relay is competing for championships at the highest level.

it takes a village

collaborate, visualize, and brainstorm. working with clients is the best part of our job.