Reclaiming Narratives. Redefining Futures.
About
Off The Rez story studio is a Native-led film and storytelling studio rooted in truth-telling, accountability, and lived experience.
Founded by filmmaker Regina Dezbah Simons, MFA (Diné, Nakoda, Dakota), Off The Rez Story Studio supports Indigenous storytelling through documentary and narrative filmmaking, education, public screenings, and facilitated dialogue.
The stories center Native voices, challenge harmful representation, and contribute to cultural preservation through community-informed work.
Mission
We support Indigenous storytelling by changing mainstream narratives in film and media. We also create spaces where truth, accountability, and connection are encouraged.
Off The Rez Story Studio operates at the intersection of story development, education, and public dialogue, centering Native voices and lived experience and supporting ethical collaboration and responsible representation.
We advance cultural preservation and social understanding through film, education, and community engagement.
Offerings & Collaborations:
Film development and independent film production
Script consulting and creative development for Native-centered stories
We host film screenings accompanied by facilitated discussions focused on Native identity, media representation, and audience engagement.
Educational programming, curriculum development, and guest lectures
We provide speaking engagements and keynote presentations addressing Native representation, history, and storytelling in film and media.
Off The Rez Story Studio creates films and public storytelling projects in partnership with communities, universities, festivals, and cultural institutions.