Develop the Story.
Sharpen the Pitch.
Honor the Culture.
Indigenous-owned story development, pitch strategy, and Indigenous media consulting for writers, producers, tribes, studios, and creative organizations — plus original film and television production.
CONSULTING - TV & FILM PRODUCTION - PUBLISHING
RECENT NEWS: 'One More Trail' receives Screen Queensland funding / Screen NT Consulting Agreement Extended / 'Brave' film featured on The Hollywood Reporter
HOw OUR CONSULTANCY works
Story & Pitch Development
We help you strengthen your story and pitch so they connect, stand out, and hook your audience. We work with you on:
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Story structure & narrative development
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Script polish & pitch strategy
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Loglines, synopses & pitch decks
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Market positioning & delivery coaching
NATIVE & INDIGENOUS CONSULTING
We ensure your project is culturally grounded, respectful, and aligned with Native communities. We cover:
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Cultural authenticity & sensitivity
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Tribal engagement & collaboration
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Native story strategy & IP guidance
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Policy, protocols & best practices
Applying for Grants or Screen Funding? We are the first step.
We help clients navigate partnerships with government agencies, Native tribes, NGOs, Indigenous organizations, studios, networks, and media companies. Learn how we recently assisted an Australian client in securing funding for an upcoming video game.
WHY NATIVE NATION?
21
YEARS
21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Over two decades working with storytellers, creatives, communities, producers, and studios.
U.S. & global EXPERIENCE
Bridging global perspectives and industry standards to help your projects travel.
Native Values and Culture
Grounded in Native values and community, we lead with integrity, respect, and relational accountability.
CULTURE-CENTERED APPROACH
Every recommendation is rooted in cultural truth, responsibility, and long-term impact.
TALK TO US ABOUT PRODUCING
PRODUCER / EP ATTACHMENT
In some cases, we partner with writers and filmmakers to co-produce, produce, or attach as executive producer to assist with story development, casting, film finance, international sales, distribution strategy, and international market positioning.
We take a limited number of attached projects. Send a logline and draft status—you'll get a straight answer on fit.
our prOjects
native nation's partnerships and in-house productions
Feature Film
BRAVE
A washed up native comedian gets stuck caring for his sharp-tongued, terminally ill niece, and rediscovers his place in the family and tribe .
Indigenous Animated Series
NITA BEAR
Nita Bear follows 6 year old Nita and her Choctaw bear family as they learn that playing together, working together, and sticking together, makes for a happy, and healthy tribe.
Children's Illustrated Book
MY CHOCTAW LIFE
My Choctaw Life follows a 10 year old Choctaw girl as she introduces us to tribal life in Mississippi before Colonization.
Shawn Kasinger — Founder
Tribal Member, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma , US Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia · Executive Producer of Brave · 25+ years developing character-driven Native and non-Native stories across film, TV, games & publishing in the US and Australia.