Sewing Circle is proud to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Mellon Foundation. We will continue our work supporting short films by trans Indigenous producers, writers, and directors. These works will be curated into a special collection, preserved in the Simon Fraser University Library archives. “Legacy, remember my name.”
This funding, part of the Mellon Foundation’s Trans Studies initiative, reflects the growing recognition—both within and beyond Indigenous circles—of the vital importance of Indigenous-governed trans heritage and culture as a pathway to decolonized futures for trans communities.
Sewing Circle is dedicated to producing films and series by 2LGBTQ+ creators. We are committed to collaborating with Indigenous storytellers who hold clear, meaningful connections to the communities they represent.
If you are an emerging trans Indigenous creator, we invite you to share your ideas and pitches with us at sewingcircle [at] jasmorgan.com. As a mentorship-based production company, Sewing Circle prioritizes peer-to-peer training for emerging creators, with a core focus on restoring narrative sovereignty to “Indigenous” screens.
We are seeking Indigenous storytellers who self-identify as Two-Spirit, trans, or non-binary, with strong ties to their communities. We offer competitive pay and mentorship to help emerging creators bring their visions to life, whether through script development, directing, or production work.
Submissions are open now. If you have a pitch, please reach out by January 20, 2025.
Jas M. Morgan 