Wes Studi is an Academy Award-winning actor and Cherokee Nation citizen whose decades-long career has redefined Native representation in film. Known for iconic roles in The Last of the Mohicans, Hostiles, and Dances with Wolves, Wes brings an unmatched depth and integrity to every story he touches. For You’re No Indian, Wes offered critical guidance during post-production, with story notes that fundamentally shaped the final edit. His insights helped clarify the film’s emotional arc and sharpen its message. As Executive Producer, his leadership and belief in the project gave the film both gravity and reach, strengthening its impact within Indian Country and beyond.

Tantoo Cardinal, a celebrated Métis actor with Cree, Nakota, and Dene heritage, has spent her career pushing for truth, dignity, and visibility for Native peoples. With roles in Killers of the Flower Moon, Dances with Wolves, and Legends of the Fall, she’s a trailblazer whose artistry and activism are inseparable. In You’re No Indian, Tantoo serves as both Executive Producer and narrator, guiding the film with her powerful voice and unwavering vision. Her mentorship shaped key creative decisions throughout the process, helping ensure that the film honored the voices of those most impacted by disenrollment. Her presence elevated the film’s emotional resonance and cultural integrity.

Santana Rabang is a Lummi Nation filmmaker and advocate, and a disenrolled member of the Nooksack Tribe, where part of her family traces its lineage. Her work is rooted in cultural preservation, Indigenous sovereignty, and confronting the human impact of disenrollment. As a producer on You’re No Indian, Santana brought both professional skill and lived experience to the film. She helped build trust with participants, guided sensitive interviews, and shaped the story with care and authenticity. Her voice was essential in grounding the film in truth and accountability, ensuring that the stories were told not just with impact—but with deep respect.

Michael Sammaciccia is an accomplished producer with a background in high-level film and television development, post-production, and creative strategy. Known for bringing clarity and momentum to complex projects, Michael joined You’re No Indian as a producer during its critical final phase. He led the post-production team, helping to shape the film’s pacing, structure, and overall impact. With a steady hand and sharp editorial instincts, Michael played a key role in translating years of footage into a cohesive, emotionally powerful narrative ready for the world stage.

Ryan Flynn is a filmmaker, composer, and creative director of Irish descent whose work centers on truth-telling, identity, and confronting systems of silence. Ryan took on multiple roles—director, producer, and composer—crafting the film alongside Indigenous musicians and with deep respect for the communities who shared their stories. His relentless work ethic and commitment to honoring truth helped push the film forward through resistance, censorship, and personal sacrifice, ensuring these voices could be heard.

A group of Indigenous producers worked closely on You’re No Indian, providing critical access, cultural guidance, and education throughout the filmmaking process. For their protection, their names remain confidential due to the real risk of retaliation. Their work shaped the heart of the film—ensuring it remained accountable to the communities it represents and grounded in cultural integrity. It is a tragedy that we cannot publicly honor them, because this film would not exist without their trust, vision, and courage. They know who they are, and we are endlessly grateful.