Crystle Lightning

Crystle Lightning, an Indigenous Actress from the Enoch Cree Nation, began her show business journey at a young age. The Lightning Family moved from Canada to Los Angeles where Crystle landed her first lead role in the feature: "3 Ninjas", at 9 years old. Crystle went on to study at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas and Richard Lawson. Crystle's Film and Television appearances include: "American Pie: Band Camp", "Days of Our Lives", "Southland", and most recently "Yellowstone" (Most Watched Show of 2018) and "Outlander" (Peoples Choice Award for Best TV Show 2017). When Crystle Lightning is not in front of the camera, she loves being on stage, & tours internationally as part of Hip Hop Supergroup "LightningCloud" (alongside MC RedCloud). LightningCloud is the 2014 Indigenous Music Award Winner for Best New Artist, 2015 Indigenous Music Award Winner for Best Rap Album and Power 106FM's "Battle For The Best" Champions. LightningCloud has shared the stage with Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, The Game, Tech N9ne and Cypress Hill. Crystle Lightning will debut her solo album in 2020 (Titled: "Hummingbird Slang"). Most recently, the Adult Coloring Book industry has been catapulted by Crystle Lightning's books: "Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Natives", "Indigenous Legends: Extraordinary Women" and "Moosebumpz: Scary Stories from the Rez". Crystle formed 1491 Publishing as an outlet to release original, native content to the world. The Indigenous ...

American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)

Everyone has 'moved on', except for Sherman and Jim Levenstein's still understanding father. Little Matt Stiffler wants to join his older brother Steve's business and, after everything Matt has heard from Jim's band-geek wife, he plans to go back to band camp and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Rash
CAST:  Eugene Levy  •  Tad Hilgenbrink  •  Arielle Kebbel  •  Jason Earles

Everyone has 'moved on', except for Sherman and Jim Levenstein's still understanding father. Little Matt Stiffler wants to join his older brother Steve's business and, after everything Matt has heard from Jim's band-geek wife, he plans to go back to band camp and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Rash
CAST:  Eugene Levy  •  Tad Hilgenbrink  •  Arielle Kebbel  •  Jason Earles

Saving Jessica Lynch (2003)

Based on the true story of the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch, by the United States army, in Iraq.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Markle
CAST:  Nicholas Guilak  •  Laura Regan  •  Michael Rooker  •  Brent Sexton

Based on the true story of the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch, by the United States army, in Iraq.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Markle
CAST:  Nicholas Guilak  •  Laura Regan  •  Michael Rooker  •  Brent Sexton

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1993)

Funny

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shin Sang-ok
CAST:  Victor Wong  •  Charles Napier  •  Michael Treanor  •  Max Elliott Slade

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shin Sang-ok
CAST:  Victor Wong  •  Charles Napier  •  Michael Treanor  •  Max Elliott Slade

Older Than America (2008)

The truth of the past come to light in a series of haunting visions in this drama. The strange visions grow more vivid with each passing day, a young woman of Native American heritage begins piecing together a Catholic priests diabolical plot to prevent her mother ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Georgina Lightning
CAST:  Sarah Agnew  •  Adam Beach  •  Tantoo Cardinal  •  Bradley Cooper

The truth of the past come to light in a series of haunting visions in this drama. The strange visions grow more vivid with each passing day, a young woman of Native American heritage begins piecing together a Catholic priests diabolical plot to prevent her mother ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Georgina Lightning
CAST:  Sarah Agnew  •  Adam Beach  •  Tantoo Cardinal  •  Bradley Cooper

The Last Chance Detectives: Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa (1994)

Adventure - At the outskirts of a tiny town deep in the desert, where a B-17 airplane rests next to a run-down, old diner, something peculiar is happening. It began as an unfamiliar voice coming through an antique radio, but then things began to disappear … and now ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Stiles
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  Crystle Lightning  •  Davin Jacob Carey  •  David Netter

Adventure - At the outskirts of a tiny town deep in the desert, where a B-17 airplane rests next to a run-down, old diner, something peculiar is happening. It began as an unfamiliar voice coming through an antique radio, but then things began to disappear … and now ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Stiles
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  Crystle Lightning  •  Davin Jacob Carey  •  David Netter

The Last Chance Detectives: Escape from Fire Lake (1996)

When Mike fails to show up by day's end, our young sleuths have their biggest and most important case yet. A cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers, Escape From Fire Lake teaches kids the importance of perseverance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Stiles
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  David Netter  •  Crystle Lightning  •  Davin Jacob Carey

When Mike fails to show up by day's end, our young sleuths have their biggest and most important case yet. A cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers, Escape From Fire Lake teaches kids the importance of perseverance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Stiles
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  David Netter  •  Crystle Lightning  •  Davin Jacob Carey

The Last Chance Detectives: Legend of the Desert Bigfoot (1995)

It travels only at night, is taller than any person and has incredible strength. Can the legends about Bigfoot be true? When metal doors are ripped apart and campers are terrorized, kid detectives Mike, Ben, Winnie and Spence set out to solve the mystery - and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Vernon
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  Davin Jacob Carey  •  Crystle Lightning

It travels only at night, is taller than any person and has incredible strength. Can the legends about Bigfoot be true? When metal doors are ripped apart and campers are terrorized, kid detectives Mike, Ben, Winnie and Spence set out to solve the mystery - and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Vernon
CAST:  Ryan Calhoun  •  Davin Jacob Carey  •  Crystle Lightning

Search for the World's Best Indian Taco (2010)

Tells the whimsical story of a Choctaw grandfather who regales his grandson with tall tales about his lifelong quest for true love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Judd
CAST:  James Anderson  •  Tokala Black Elk  •  Kiya Chacon  •  Tazbah Chavez

Tells the whimsical story of a Choctaw grandfather who regales his grandson with tall tales about his lifelong quest for true love.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Judd
CAST:  James Anderson  •  Tokala Black Elk  •  Kiya Chacon  •  Tazbah Chavez

Tamales and Gumbo (2015)

A beautiful Latina and a lovable African-American try to survive the crazy cultural clashes between their families, as their wedding day nears.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dale Stelly  •  K.C. Amos
CAST:  Vida Guerra  •  Saafir  •  John Amos  •  Tommy Lister Jr.

A beautiful Latina and a lovable African-American try to survive the crazy cultural clashes between their families, as their wedding day nears.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dale Stelly  •  K.C. Amos
CAST:  Vida Guerra  •  Saafir  •  John Amos  •  Tommy Lister Jr.

The Red Man's View

Epic remake of a Native American film originally done 100 years ago about a Shoshone band who lived in a secluded valley in the 1860's, during the time of the last 'free' roaming Native Americans in the midst of the US Civil War. They are discovered by a group of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thomas R. Bond II
CAST:  Booboo Stewart  •  Zahn McClarnon  •  Billy Drago  •  Michael Spears

Epic remake of a Native American film originally done 100 years ago about a Shoshone band who lived in a secluded valley in the 1860's, during the time of the last 'free' roaming Native Americans in the midst of the US Civil War. They are discovered by a group of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thomas R. Bond II
CAST:  Booboo Stewart  •  Zahn McClarnon  •  Billy Drago  •  Michael Spears

Fancy Dance (2024)

Following her sister's disappearance, Jax and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what's left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Erica Tremblay
CAST:  Lily Gladstone  •  Isabel Deroy-Olson  •  Ryan Begay  •  Shea Whigham

Following her sister's disappearance, Jax and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what's left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Erica Tremblay
CAST:  Lily Gladstone  •  Isabel Deroy-Olson  •  Ryan Begay  •  Shea Whigham

Hail to the Breadsticks! (2024)

Writer producer Donick Cary (The Simpsons, Parks and Recreation, Have a Good Trip, etc.) has been a huge fan of the Washington D.C. pro football team since before he could walk. Passed down from his dad, he was excited to pass the tradition onto his kids. Donick ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Donick Cary
CAST:  Donick Cary  •  Otis Cary  •  Graham Greene  •  Irene Bedard

Writer producer Donick Cary (The Simpsons, Parks and Recreation, Have a Good Trip, etc.) has been a huge fan of the Washington D.C. pro football team since before he could walk. Passed down from his dad, he was excited to pass the tradition onto his kids. Donick ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Donick Cary
CAST:  Donick Cary  •  Otis Cary  •  Graham Greene  •  Irene Bedard