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Sierra Nizhoni Teller Ornelas (Navajo, born March 3, 1981) is a Native American showrunner, screenwriter, filmmaker and sixth-generation tapestry weaver from Tucson, Arizona. She is one of three co-creators of the scripted NBC (Peacock) comedy series Rutherford Falls, alongside Ed Helms and Mike Schur.
Apr 21, 2021 · In a video interview, Teller Ornelas explained how her parents’ choices inspired her to pursue her dreams and why it’s important to have more than one Native writer and Native actor on her show.
Aug 19, 2022 · NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rutherford Falls showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas about the recent success of Native-led movies and TV series, like Prey, Dark Winds, Reservation Dogs and her own...
Apr 30, 2021 · Rutherford Falls' co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas talks about Native American representation in her new sitcom, and explains what "bank plants" are.
Nov 17, 2021 · Sierra Teller Ornelas (Navajo) is the co-creator, writer, executive producer and showrunner of “Rutherford Falls.” She is Edgewater clan, born for the Mexican people.
May 7, 2021 · The Navajo and Mexican American creative is turning to a story close to her heart as co-creator and executive producer of Rutherford Falls, a sharp new Peacock comedy centering Native...
Apr 21, 2021 · When Sierra Teller Ornelas was in pre-production on her new Peacock comedy “ Rutherford Falls ,” she found inspiration in a quote she read from showrunner Prentice Penny describing his movie...
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