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, narrative, and experimental film, as well as education, public screenings, and facilitated dialogue.
The studio centers Native voices, challenges harmful representation, and contributes to cultural preservation through collaborative, community-informed work.
Projects are developed intentionally and evolve through relationship, care, and creative rigor.
Mission
To support Indigenous storytelling by shifting dominant narratives in film and media, and by creating intentional spaces for truth, accountability, and connection.
Off The Rez Story Studio works at the intersection of story development, education, and public dialogue, centering Native voices and lived experience while supporting ethical collaboration and responsible representation.
Our work contributes to cultural preservation and social understanding through film, education, and community-based engagement.
Offerings & Collaborations:
Film development and independent film production
Script consulting and creative development for Native-centered stories
Film screenings with facilitated discussions on Native identity and representation
Educational programming, curriculum development, and guest lectures
Speaking engagements and keynote presentations on Native representation in film and media
Off The Rez Story Studio creates films and public-facing storytelling projects in partnership with communities, universities, festivals, and cultural institutions.