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The movie industry isn’t always about fame and glamour. There are a number of Native screen actors who are just fine staying out of the limelight and manage to at least supplement their income by securing jobs as movie extras. We’ll get tips from the pros about what it takes to be a face in the movie crowd.
Guests:
Sonny Skyhawk (Citizen of the Rosebud Lakota Nation) – founder of American Indians in Film & Television
Ronnie Thomas (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) – tribal council treasurer of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas
Lisa Yates (Osage)
Michelle Shining Elk (Enrolled member of Colville Confederated Tribes) – talent agent
Angelique Midthunder – casting director
Break 1 music: Native Superstars (song) Corey Allison (artist) Ecliptic Sessions (album)
Break 2 music: Converge (song) PIQSIQ (artist) Live from Christ Church Cathedral (album)
