aNm – est’d 2005
It started with a need; then it became a dream. In its infant stages, alterNative Media (called, ‘Caddo Man Productions’ back then) sprang forth from the various media, technical, and/or production needs of family, friends, and colleagues.
Over time we organically expanded into other areas of expertise, offering artistic and technical services to various clientele.
As aNm emerged in its current form, we began dreaming of bigger and brighter things. With that, our client base grew with us, asking for more innovative and creative solutions to their needs.
Today, our services have expanded to include state-of-the-art technological and artistic expertise. services, innovations, and products to an ever-growing list of happy clients, on the local, regional, and global level. Our people are like family and we our proud of both where we came from and where we are going in the future.
New Look – Same Focus & Drive
In 2016, aNm updated our logo to a more stylized look and feel, as seen above. Moving away from a visual style focused on 3D modeling, our new logo is lean, clean, and on-fire!
The flame itself visually hints at our Indigenous (Caddo) ownership, but also suggests a continued presence of innovation and creative fire in all we do.
Services
Software & app authoring and development? Yes. Comic book & graphic novel writing & creation? Yes. AR,VR, 3D simulations, & games? Yes. See our Services page for more details about how aNm can help add creativity and innovation to your projects.
aNm Team
Michael Sheyahshe
Founder | TechnologistMichael is an enrolled member of the Caddo Nation & founded aNm in 2005. His book, "Native Americans in Comic Books", is available from McFarland publications. He has a Bachelors in Film & a Bachelors in Native American Studies, both from the University of Oklahoma, & earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in 3D Modeling from the Academy of Art University. Michael achieved the rank of Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) in Okinawan Karate in 2013.
Mary Skaggs
Business & Financial ConsultantMary is a former English teacher and writer. Her poetry has been published both online and in New Plains Review. She received a Bachelors in English Education from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. She has many years of experience in the federal government sector. Mary provides expert oversight in aNm's documentation as well as professional proofreading.
Amanda Petrey
PR & Marketing ConsultantAmanda is highly successful in all areas of promotions, whether making first impressions in a kiosk or booth on a showroom floor, interacting with public relations professionals to promote her product, or pampering important clients in both an upscale nightclub or a high-end sushi restaurant. While she received a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma, Amanda has the chops to back it up, having mastered a gambit of skills in her vocation.
Timothy Turman
Comic Book ArtistTimothy is an American writer, artist, and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on Grimjack (with John Ostrander), Scout, and the reinvention of Jonah Hex, with Joe R. Lansdale.