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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.
Sierra Teller Ornelas is known for Superstore (2015), Rutherford Falls (2021) and Splitting Up Together (2018).
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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.
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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...
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.
Jun 16, 2022 · With the debut of “ Rutherford Falls ” on Peacock in 2021, Sierra Teller Ornelas became the first-ever Native American to serve as a comedy showrunner. It’s a title she doesn’t take lightly —...
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