 The Red Wolf is not only the most endangered wolf in the world, it's quite possibly the most misunderstood. In this 30-minute documentary, we explore the Red Wolf's cultural significance to the Cherokee people and why conservationists hope indigenous knowledge will help save it from extinction.  Director Jennifer Loren 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.  Alice (Rachel Park) lives a good life with her boyfriend Matt played by Elijah Silva (Cruel Summer) except she hates his cat, which leads to rifts in their relationship. One day the cat goes missing which affects their relationship even further.  Director Aaron Schmidt Aaron Schmidt is a Vancouver based filmmaker who's goal is to create films that blend dream like imagery with the realism of the everyday world. Aaron's love for film grew as a young adult renting movies from Rogers video on weekends and being transported to another world. His love for film was nurtured and identified when he decided to pursue a minor in Film Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. He loved talking about movies with his peers and using film to understand feelings and cultures he never would've been able to put a name to.
Director Statement Steve the Cat tells the story of stagnation and living a life that you didn't expect yourself to be trapped in, all told through the frustration of living with a cat, and a cat lover. The idea for this film came from hearing my mothers friend tell a story that she hated her husbands cat and would love if it ran away. That story stuck with me in its almost comedic cruelness.  Grace, a young animal advocate moves back home after her life spirals out of control. During the Covid lockdown she takes comfort in her isolation, but two years later as everyone around her works to get back to normal Grace struggles to let go of the past and rejoin the world.  Director David N. Reyes David is the writer and director, a graduate of University of Texas at Austin and has over 25 years of filmmaking experience creating commercials, music videos, documentaries and weekly television programs. Paw Mama will be his seventh film. Paw Mama Facebook
Director Statement Animal advocacy is a personal passion of co-Producers David and Lisa Reyes and a big part of their lives. They have seven cats and one dog, and Lisa worked many years in Central Texas animal shelters. Her on the job experiences and how she was forever affected by those encounters with the many dogs and cats that came through the shelter was the inspiration for this project. |
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