Joseph Erb (Cherokee Nation citizen) filmmaker and digital media artist who has been at the forefront of Native American language and digital technology initiatives for over two decades. With expertise in 2D and 3D animation and a range of other media. As a passionate educator, he also shares his knowledge by teaching courses in film, digital storytelling, and animation.

As the former Digital Media and Language Technology Specialist for the Cherokee Nation, Erb made groundbreaking contributions to his community. He made history by creating the first-ever computer-animated film and planetarium show in a Native American language. In addition to these milestones, Erb also led a number of large-scale projects that saw him working with leading tech companies to embed the Cherokee syllabary on digital devices and social media sites. These initiatives served as a powerful tool to preserve Cherokee culture and language for generations to come.

Today, Erb remains committed to creating meaningful animated independent shorts in indigenous languages and documentary films that highlight the rich and diverse histories of indigenous people. As a strong advocate for language and digital inclusion, he is tirelessly dedicated to making sure that these vital aspects of indigenous cultures are never lost in the modern era of rapidly advancing technologies.