Streaming & Digital Demand
The rapid expansion of streaming platforms, motion picture production, television programming, and digital media has created substantial demand for modern production facilities.
First Nation Studios
Building the Future of Media
World-Class Production Infrastructure. Native American Opportunity. A New Generation of Film, Television & Media Studios.
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A New Generation of Studios
First Nation Studios is a for-profit limited liability company with majority Native American ownership, established to develop, own, and operate state-of-the-art film, television, streaming, and digital media production facilities throughout the United States.
Working with accomplished American and international entertainment industry professionals, First Nation Studios is bringing together expertise in studio development, production, finance, real estate, technology, and operations. The company also seeks to work in coordination with Native American economic development organizations and appropriate federal agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to expand meaningful economic and employment opportunities for members of federally recognized tribes.
Building World-Class Production Infrastructure. Creating Opportunity. Advancing Native American Economic Development.
The Market Opportunity
A Growing Demand for Production Infrastructure
Soundstage Capacity
Across the country, major real estate and investment groups have committed significant capital to the development of soundstages, production campuses, and supporting infrastructure designed to serve the evolving needs of the global entertainment industry.
Strategic Participation
First Nation Studios intends to participate in this growing market through the development of strategically located, commercially operated studio complexes capable of supporting major film, television, streaming, commercial, and digital productions.
Locations
Strategically Located Real Estate
The company and its partners have assembled significant real estate holdings for potential studio and related development. These locations provide opportunities to create destination production campuses.
Coachella Valley
California
≈ 1,280 Acres
Guadalupe River Valley
Texas
≈ 264 Acres
Oahu
Hawaii
≈ 155 Acres
Potential Campus Elements
Each location presents opportunities to create destination production campuses combining the following planned and potential facilities:
- Soundstages
- Production Offices
- Backlots
- Support Facilities
- Technology Infrastructure
- Related Commercial Development
World-Class Industry Experience
Seasoned Professionals & Advisors
First Nation Studios is supported by seasoned entertainment and business professionals, together with advisors whose experience includes some of the world's leading motion picture and television studio organizations.
Their collective expertise encompasses studio development and management, physical production, real estate, financing, entertainment technology, and the operation of large-scale production facilities.
- Studio Development
- Physical Production
- Real Estate
- Financing
- Entertainment Technology
- Large-Scale Facility Operations
A Commercial Enterprise With a Greater Mission
Commercial Success. Lasting Opportunity.
First Nation Studios is being developed not only as a competitive commercial studio enterprise, but also as a platform for long-term economic opportunity.
At the heart of the company's mission is a commitment to educate, train, employ, and create career pathways for Native American tribal members throughout the entertainment and media industries. These opportunities can extend far beyond acting and filmmaking to include numerous skilled professions that support modern media production.
Through commercially successful studio operations, First Nation Studios seeks to create multiple revenue streams for its investors and participating tribal communities while providing Native Americans greater access to one of the world's most influential and economically diverse industries.
Career Pathways
- Production
- Construction
- Lighting
- Sound
- Set Design
- Wardrobe
- Transportation
- Post-Production
- Visual Effects
- Technology
- Administration
- Hospitality
- Security
- Studio Operations
Native American Opportunity
Opportunity & Self-Determination
Native American communities continue to face significant economic and social challenges, including limited employment opportunities and access to specialized education and professional training in many regions. First Nation Studios believes that sustainable economic development can help create new pathways forward.
Education & Training
Create pathways through specialized education and professional training in fields that support modern media production.
Employment & Careers
Expand meaningful employment opportunities for members of federally recognized tribes across the entertainment industry.
Entrepreneurship
Support Native American entrepreneurship and tribal economic participation in a globally influential industry.
Tribal Economic Development
Coordinate with Native American economic development organizations and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Vision
World-Class Entertainment Infrastructure. Economic Opportunity. A New Generation of Native American Participation in Media.
Building the Future of Media. Creating Opportunity for Generations.
Contact
Connect With First Nation Studios
Studio Development
Inquiries regarding the development of studio complexes and production facilities.
Production
Production, soundstage, and facility use inquiries.
Strategic Partnerships
Strategic industry partnerships and collaborations.
Investment & Development
Investment and development opportunities.
Tribal Economic Development
Tribal economic development and community participation.
General Business
General business and media inquiries.
Direct Contact
info@firstnationstudios.com