Sydney Freeland

Sydney Freeland

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning LGBTQ Navajo Filmmaker & Emmy-Nominated Director

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Sydney Freeland Biography

Sydney Freeland is an award-winning LGBTQ Navajo filmmaker. She most recently directed Netflix's "Rez Ball," a feature she co-wrote with Sterlin Harjo on basketball's importance to Indigenous communities, with LeBron James attached as a producer. She also sold her pilot "Sovereign," which she co-wrote with Shaz Bennett, to NBC with WBTV and Ava Duvernay producing. She is also attached to direct "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," based on the book by Sherman Alexie, which is set up at 3000 Pictures with Lauren Schuler Donner, Hugh Jackman, and Temple Hill producing.

Previously, Freeland directed the Netflix Original Feature, "Deidra & Laney Rob a Train," which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, as well as "Drunktown’s Finest," which premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was executive produced by Robert Redford. Her television directing credits include "Reservation Dogs" for FX; "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" for Paramount+; "Rutherford Falls" for Peacock; "The Walking Dead: World Beyond" for AMC; "Fear the Walking Dead" for AMC; "Chambers" for Netflix; "Nancy Drew" for the CW, among others and she directed every episode of the 2016 Emmy nominated web-series, "Her Story."

Freeland is a member of the inaugural 2019 ReFrame Rise WIF class, was a part of the 2015 Fox Global Directors Initiative, and was a 2007 Disney Scholar. In 2022, she was included in the Fast Company Queer 50 list.

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Sydney Freeland Videos

The Lines We Love - Sydney Freeland on The Assassination of ...
Sydney Freeland | On Netflix & Maintaining Creative Freedom
Interview With Director Sydney Freeland - Sundance Film Fest

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How much does it cost to book Sydney Freeland for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Sydney Freeland, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sydney Freeland are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sydney Freeland, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Sydney Freeland speak about?

Sydney Freeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Native American Heritage, LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion and Indigenous Heritage.

Where does Sydney Freeland travel from?

Sydney Freeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Sydney Freeland?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sydney Freeland for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sydney Freeland for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sydney Freeland or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Sydney Freeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Native American Heritage and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sydney Freeland for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Sydney Freeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Chris Mosier and Geena Rocero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sydney Freeland for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/10/2024.

Sydney Freeland Videos

The Lines We Love - Sydney Freeland on The Assassination of ...
Sydney Freeland | On Netflix & Maintaining Creative Freedom
Interview With Director Sydney Freeland - Sundance Film Fest

Sydney Freeland Reviews

  • Sydney was an excellent speaker for our needs... so thoughtful, honest, and real. The moderated chat style worked really well and we had over 123 live attendees (and many people asking for the recording.) 10/10, we'd absolutely work with her again.
    Splunk Inc. - Nov 16 2023

  • Rutgers, The University of New Jersey - Dec 01 2021

  • How do I book Sydney Freeland to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sydney Freeland for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sydney Freeland, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sydney Freeland or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sydney Freeland for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sydney Freeland, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sydney Freeland are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sydney Freeland, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sydney Freeland speak about?

    Sydney Freeland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Native American Heritage, LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion and Indigenous Heritage.
  • Where does Sydney Freeland travel from?

    Sydney Freeland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sydney Freeland?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sydney Freeland for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sydney Freeland for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sydney Freeland or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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