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About
The premier source of public media by and about Native Americans since 1976.
Vision Maker Media’s mission is empowering and engaging Native people to share stories.
We envision a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate.
Testimonials
"The Tribe likes what you are doing and they are very supportive of youth and community, ... The loss was not just of family and land but they lost their stories. I believe this is why they are interested in listening to stories—as they are trying to figure out their own"
The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-wuk Indians of California
The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-wuk Indians of California
“Vision Maker Media is the premier place for authentic Native stories; they are the only ones doing this."
Board Member
Board Member
"Home From School--'Thank you for your help and to your Vision Maker Media colleagues for making such an important film that shines a light on Native American Boarding Schools."
Host a Screening Customer
Host a Screening Customer
"Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate the films you produce. These kinds of films and this kind of information is vital to our society. History connects all of us. Thank you for your labor of love producing these films."
Customer
Customer
"We have much to learn from the Native American approach to respecting our home planet, its lands, waters, plants, animals, and each other."
Filmmaker
Filmmaker
Our Values
Generational Wisdom
Generational Wisdom
Learning from & preserving the invaluable knowledge for future generations.
Vision
Vision
Envisioning & embracing a future guided by collective aspirations with a deep respect for heritage.
Community
Community
Native experience is built & felt through community, nurturing our deep connection through shared identity.
Traditions
Traditions
The living threads that connect our present to our past, guide our actions, and carry the essence of who we are.
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Our Team
We envision a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate.
Francene Blythe-Lewis
President & CEO
Diné, Sisseton-Wahpeton, Eastern Band Cherokee
Gregg Jablonski
Chief Operating & Chief Financial Officer
Julianna Brannum
Chief Program Officer
Comanche
Tony Pérez-Soto
Chief Project Officer
Chorotega/Matambú, Huetar People
Pat O’Meara
Cultural Education Director
Ann McKeighan
Executive Associate
Brittany Grove
Business Manager
Alana Stone
Curatorial Specialist
Sičhą́ǧu Lakȟóta and Diné
Kris Stanley
Project Coordinator
Isaiah Griffith
Student Worker
Marley Hewitt
Student Worker
Gabrielle Elliott, PhD
Volunteer
Kate Beane
Chair
Flandreau Santee Sioux
Laura Hunter
Vice Chair
Paul Hunton
Secretary
Phil Hoffman
Treasurer
Chris Neighbors
Choctaw Nation
Andrew Okpeaha MacLean
Iñupiaq
Nancy Lynn Palmanteer-Holder
Colville
Darius Lee Smith
Diné/African American
Contact Us
Vision Maker Media funds Native American and Alaska Native media at all stages of development. Are you a Vision Maker?
