JOANELLE ROMERO, short-listed for Academy Award, is an actor, artist, award-winning director, producer, writer of film, television and digital. A member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Screen Actors Guild/Aftra. -IMDB

Joanelle Romero

Oyate Wayanka Po Win / People Who See This Woman

WILD INDIAN

2021

Two men learn to confront a traumatic secret they share involving the savage murder of a schoolmate.

Director: Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. || Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Jenna Leigh Grenne, Kate Bosworth, Michael Grayeyes Chaske Spencer.

Nominated for Gotham Awards, Emmy Awards, Spirit Awards, Golden Globes.

WINNER 26th RNCI Red Nation Awards. Micheal Greyeyes Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by Chaske Spencer.

‘It was an honor to be cast as Michael Greyeyes mom in Wild Indian, director’s choice. Thank you Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’ – Joanelle Romero

RNCI Red Nation Awards https://www.rednationff.com/winners-2021/

WILD INDIAN FILM STILLS

2004 BLACK CLOUD
Out Post Films | Los Angeles, CA
Director: Ricky Schroder || Cast: Eddie Spears, Russell Means, Joanelle Romero, Tim McGraw, Julia Jones, Ricky Schroder

1989 POW WOW HIGHWAY
Handmade Films, Los Angeles, CA
Director: Jonathan Wacks || Cast: Joanelle Romero, A Martinez, Gary Framer, Amanda Wyss.

1982 BARBAROSA
Lions Gate Films, Santa Monica, CA
Director: Fred Schepsi || Cast: Alma Martinez, Willie Nelson, Gary Busey, Isela Vega, Gilbert Roland, Danny de la Paz, George Voskovac, Joanelle Romero

1991 THE DOORS
Ixtlan, Imagine Entertainment, Carolco Pictures
Director: Oliver Stone || Cast: Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Joanelle Romero

1986 VENDETTA
Chroma III Productions, International Cinevision Productions, Vestron Pictures, Roger Corman
Director: Bruce Logan || Cast: Karen Chase, Sandy Martin, Joanelle Romero, Kin Shriner, Roberta Collins

1985 CITY LIMITS
Film Ventures International (FVI), Sho Films
Director: Aaron Lipstadt ||

1982 PARASITE
Embassy Pictures
Director: Charles Band || Cast: Demi Moore, Joanelle Romero, Robert Glaudini, Luca Bercovici, Cherie Currie, Vivian Blaine

1982 VICE SQUAD
Dynamic, Hemdale
Director: Gary Sherman || Cast: Season Hubley, Gary Swanson, Wings Hauser, Pepe Serna, Joanelle Romero

1980 HORSE DEALERS DAUGHTER
The American Film Institute
Director: Robert Burgos || Cast: Joanelle Romero, Katherine Cannon, Philip Anglim

1977 HATTER FOX | CBS | Made-for-TV Movie

Director: George Schaefer || Cast: Joanelle Romero (Hatter Fox), Ronnie Cox,Conchata Ferrell

First film that a Native actress carried a leading role.

First contemporary Native woman story produced.

First contemporary Native film produced addressing #MeToo #WhyWeWearRED