Cherokee Nation Announces Tava Maloy Sofsky As New Film Commissioner
deadline.comCherokee Nation has announced Tava Maloy Sofsky as the tribe’s new film commissioner. In the new position, Sofsky will serve dual roles as both film commissioner for the Cherokee Nation and as the tribe’s film office director.
Sofsky, a Cherokee Nation citizen, brings more than 23 years of industry-leading experience to her new role supporting the mission and strategic growth of the Cherokee Nation Film Office.
She will also now oversee the Cherokee Film Incentive, among other initiatives within the tribal film office. “Tava is among the top film commissioners in the world,” said Jennifer Loren, director of Cherokee Nation Film and Original Content. “The fact that she is a Cherokee Nation citizen who has stood at the forefront of this industry further demonstrates the true breadth of talent inside Indian Country.
We are excited for Tava to join us as we continue to grow and diversify the film and television industry in Oklahoma.” Most recently, Sofsky served as Director of the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.
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