[4][3] Billy Luther began directing and making short films as a student at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
In this film, Luther explores the annual Miss Navajo pageant, which his mother won in 1966, and how contestants must demonstrate traditional skills such as language fluency and sheep shearing and butchery.
In the film, Luther portrays a Navajo community with many obstacles, yet they continue to practice and observe traditions.
[7] Luther co-directed the Native American episode of MTV World's Rebel Music, a world-traveling documentary series.
[10] Rebel Music, the series, was executive produced by acclaimed artist and activist Shepard Fairey, who also created the visual identity.
The episode featured "Frank Waln, a hip-hop artist seeking to protect the environment and his heritage, and pop musician Inez Jasper, demanding attention for women's rights and safe harbor from violence.
[15] Frybread Face and Me, Luther's narrative feature debut, premiered at the 2023 SXSW film festival.