Amber Morning Star Byars

Founder & Creative Director

Amber Morning Star Byars is a Choctaw and Chickasaw filmmaker, artist, and advocate dedicated to sovereign storytelling. With over a decade of experience in the film industry, she has produced award-winning documentaries that challenge colonial narratives and celebrate Indigenous resilience.

Her work is grounded in the belief that media is a powerful tool for cultural revitalization and social change. As the founder of Good Trade Productions, she leads with a vision of reciprocity, ensuring that every project she touches leaves a positive impact on the community.

Artist Statement

"I believe that storytelling is a sacred act. It is how we pass down our history, our values, and our dreams for the future. In my work, I strive to create spaces where Indigenous people can tell their own stories, in their own voices, without compromise. Good Trade Productions is a manifestation of that vision—a place where art and sovereignty meet."

Selected Works

  • The Good Trade (2023) - Director/Producer

  • Sacred Water (2024) - Executive Producer

  • Ancestral Voices (2024) - Creative Consultant