Joey Clift is a writer, performer, and enrolled Cowlitz Tribal Member who has written on shows for Cartoon Network, DreamWorks and Nickelodeon. His award-winning animated short Telling People You’re Native American When You’re Not Native Is A Lot Like Telling A Bear You’re A Bear When You’re Not A Bear is currently on the film festival circuit. He talks about green tea pasta, his dream of becoming a small market weatherman, his search for the perfect teriyaki, and of course reindeer sandwiches.