Native American & Indigenous Actors, this panel discusses current industry trends, such as the rise of those telling contemporary stories of their own experiences, making it a point to cast natives in non-native roles, and remaining conscious of creating a diverse community of actors within film.
Moderated by Russell Boast (President, Casting Society of America) and Elizabeth Frances (Actor, Love), the panel includes Q’orianka Kilcher (Actor, The New World), Kimberly Guerrero (Actor, Longmire), Sheri Foster Blake (Actor, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Jason Gavin (Chair, WGA Native American & Indigenous Writers Committee), Rene Haynes (Casting Director), Angelique Midthunder (Casting Director), April Webster (Casting Director), and Tokala Black Elk (Actor, The Bygone).
