JOANELLE ROMERO, short listed for Academy Award, is an award-winning director, producer, writer of film, television and digital. A member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Screen Actors Guild/Aftra.
Black or White Short Film, (Music Video)
Joanelle Romero is responsible for the dancers on Michael Jackson’s ‘Black or White’ short film (music video). Fact: Michael Jackson became the leading force in making Joanelle Romero’s production company (rednationfilms.net) known to the world. It is now an award-winning production company in producing Native and Indigenous documentaries and independent films. The 1991 “Black or White” music video and song made history. Joanelle negotiated for the American Indian dancers to be paid over and above any dancers on any music video ever, due to the fact they were traditionally dressed (the wardrobe did not come from western costume). To date, they are the highest paid dancers in the music video industry. This segment (Black or White) was the first clip of American Indian dancers in a music video without being a Native American music group/artist.
Twilight - New Moon
RNIFF forged a groundbreaking partnership with Summit Entertainment for the screening of “Twilight: New Moon” before its official world premiere. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first time Summit Entertainment had showcased their franchise at any film festival. (2009)
PREPRODUCTION
American Holocaust: When Its All Over I’ll Still Be Indian (Director, Producer, Writer) 90 minute documentary
PROJECTS IN THE WORKS
Chief Leonard Crow Dog Story (Documentary & Feature) Director / Producer
The Man of the People The Legacy of Edward R Roybal – (Documentary Feature) Director / Producer
Second Sunrise (Narrative Feature) Director / Producer
Home, Home on the REZ (Television Series) Actor / Director / Producer
RELEASED FILMS
FEATURE
The Adventures Of Thomasina Sawyer (James Franco Film) – Associate Producer
On Sacred Ground (Josh and Rebecca Tickell) Producer
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
American Holocaust: When Its All Over I’ll Still Be Indian (Director, Producer, Writer)
The Third Verse 500 Years: The Land of the Children (Director, Producer, Writer)
Melvin & John – The First Story on Native Men Living with HIV/AIDS (Director, Producer)
FILM FESTIVALS
Red Nation International Film Festival – The Authentic Voice of American Indian & Indigenous Cinema (Since 1995) CEO/Founder/President
Red Nation Film Festival – “On the Road” (Since 2009) Santa Fe NM, Washington D.C.
Native Women in Film & Television Film Festival (Since 2010) CEO/Founder/President
TELEVISON SPECIALS
Let’s Hear Your Funny (Comedy Special) A Native Comedy Special filmed at the Famous Laugh Factory for Red Nation Film Festival broadcast on Red Nation Television Network 2016.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2023) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2022) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2021) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2020) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2019) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2018) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2017) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2016) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2015) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2014) LIVE televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show (2013) televised broadcast of an American Indian Awards Show highlighting American Indian Filmmakers and actors. Comcast reaching 19 million viewers and Red Nation Television Network reaching 10 million viewers in 37 countries.
TELEVISION PILOTS
Home, Home on the REZ (1994) First all Native drama series.
CONCERT SERIES
Red Nation Celebration “Concert Series” (Since 1995)
Other Numerous Concerts as a producer since 1978.
SHORT FILMS / MUSIC VIDEOS
Why Can’t You Take Me Like I Am
I left My Heart With You
Thunder in the River
WATCH ON RED NATION TELEVISION NETWORK
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