The Sundance Film Festival has selected this year’s recipients of the Merata Mita Fellowship and the Graton Fellowship for Artists from California-Based Tribes.
On Saturday, Sundance Institute announced Rhayne Vermette (Métis) as its Merata Mita Fellow, with Roni Jo Draper (Yurok) and Stefan Perez (Coast Miwok) named this year’s Graton Fellows during the Native Forum Celebration, presented by NBCUniversal Launch at The Park.
Named for late Māori filmmaker Merata Mita, the fellowship goes to Indigenous woman-identified artists with ambitions to direct a feature film, providing them with a cash grant, mentorship and year-round creative development opportunities, including attendance at the Sundance Film Festival and access to strategic services offered by Sundance Institute’s artist programs.
“I am thrilled and honored to receive this year’s award, especially in considering the talent of previous recipients, many of whom have inspired me, incredibly,” said Vermette in a statement. “Merata Mita...
On Saturday, Sundance Institute announced Rhayne Vermette (Métis) as its Merata Mita Fellow, with Roni Jo Draper (Yurok) and Stefan Perez (Coast Miwok) named this year’s Graton Fellows during the Native Forum Celebration, presented by NBCUniversal Launch at The Park.
Named for late Māori filmmaker Merata Mita, the fellowship goes to Indigenous woman-identified artists with ambitions to direct a feature film, providing them with a cash grant, mentorship and year-round creative development opportunities, including attendance at the Sundance Film Festival and access to strategic services offered by Sundance Institute’s artist programs.
“I am thrilled and honored to receive this year’s award, especially in considering the talent of previous recipients, many of whom have inspired me, incredibly,” said Vermette in a statement. “Merata Mita...
- 1/28/2025
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
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