ᏩᏯ Waya, Saving Our Red Grandfather

Director Statement

Jennifer Loren (Cherokee Nation) is an Emmy award-winning tv host, filmmaker and senior director of Cherokee Film. As producer and director of hundreds of short documentaries, created on behalf of her tribe, she continues to increase the presence of Cherokees and our stories in mainstream media. In her leadership role at Cherokee Film she sets strategy and oversees all operations of Cherokee Film Productions, Cherokee Film Studios, Cherokee Film Commission and the Cherokee Film Institute. Selected as an inaugural Obama Leader by the Obama Foundation in July of 2023, Jennifer is globally recognized for her work, breaking new ground in the field of Native American representation in film and media. In addition to hosting the Emmy-award winning docuseries “Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People,” Jennifer passionately leads a team of more than 30 content creators and change-makers, whose mission is to protect and share the authentic Cherokee experience, culture and history and to increase the presence of Native Americans across film and media. With a background in broadcast television and investigative journalism, Jennifer brings integrity, creativity, and community-focused strategies to her work. Jennifer was recently elected to serve as the Chairman of the Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance.