Loren Waters (Cherokee/Kiowa) is an award-winning filmmaker whose creative work spans directing, producing, and casting through her production company, Waters Media. Named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Loren is also the Executive Director of the Lindy Waters III Foundation, where she is dedicated to serving Native youth and uplifting Indigenous communities.

Her work has been showcased at esteemed festivals like Sundance, SXSW, and Hot Docs. Her short documentary film, Tiger, received the Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, along with 6 other awards on the festival circuit. She has contributed to renowned films and television series, including The Lowdown, Reservation Dogs, and Fancy Dance.