We're Still Here

Client

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)

Description

We’re Still Here is a short documentary created for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that educates and engages audiences around Cherokee culture, history, and presence today. The film highlights the ongoing partnership between the EBCI and the Atlanta Braves, using storytelling to reinforce a clear and powerful message: the Cherokee people are not a historical footnote—they are still here. Crafted with respect and intention, the film blends cultural education with modern documentary storytelling.

  1. Honor: Center authentic voices and lived culture with respect and intention.
  2. Educate: Reframe history into present-day relevance through accessible storytelling.
  3. Connect: Strengthen cultural understanding by bridging institutional partnership and audience engagement.
Visual journey

Outcome

While designed primarily for social platforms, We’re Still Here also premiered live inside Truist Park in Atlanta ahead of a Braves home game on EBCI Night, extending the film’s impact beyond digital and into a shared, in-stadium experience. The piece helped deepen audience understanding of Cherokee culture while strengthening the visibility and meaning of the partnership between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Atlanta Braves. By centering authentic voices and contemporary context, the film reframed the narrative from history to living culture—reinforcing a message of presence, continuity, and respect at both a local and national scale.

“Wow. It's an amazing piece. Thank you for so much time and heart into this piece.”

Laura B. - Program Director, Cherokee Historical Association

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