Native American Women in Media – Recap

 Native American Women in Media DATE: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7 p.m. LOCATION:Virtual Event TYPE:Diversity, Conversation GENRE:Cinematic Arts Via Zoom Video Recording Available Here: DESCRIPTION: Presented in conjunction with LA SKINS FEST, this panel of Native American women will discuss their careers as writers, actors, and fillmmakers; the challenges they face; and how they overcome them. The LA SKINS… Read more »

Native American Unscripted Workshop

The Native American Unscripted Workshop is a week-long creative and development program that targets indigenous documentary filmmakers, journalists, producers and content creators. Established in 2021, the workshop provides genuine access to unscripted networks, studios and production companies that provide reality, lifestyle, sports and journalism content. The workshop selects 10 fellows through an application and multi-tiered… Read more »

Native American Writers Accelerator Grant

With support from Netflix, the Native American Media Alliance is introducing the Native American Writer Accelerator Grant for graduates from their highly successful Native American TV Writers Lab where participating writers have the opportunity to develop and complete an original television pilot. Created to give new opportunities to Native American writers, the Native American Writer… Read more »

How To Get Paid as a Writer: Conversations with Writers and their Representation

How To Get Paid as a Writer: Conversations with Writers and their Representation Launch Pad and LA Skins Fest co-host a FREE Livestreaming panel on the business side of being a working writer. On Wednesday, July 14th, three pairs of writers and their managers will discuss topics such as: finding the right representation, working with your representation, and case… Read more »

Native American Writers Seminar

Due to the incredible success of our year round writers programs, we are partnering with the Cherokee Nation Film Office to launch the Native American Writers Seminar. This is a new intensive that provides mentoring support for new and developing writers. “The Cherokee Nation Film Office is thrilled to present this new seminar for emerging… Read more »

How To Get Paid as a Writer: Conversations with Writers and their Representation – Wrap Up

Thank you for joining the panel How to Get Paid as a Writer, presented by Launch Pad and LA Skins Fest! We hope you found the event informative and insightful. IF YOU MISSED THE EVENT, YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1467036533633857&ref=watch_permalink HERE ARE SOME FANTASTIC QUOTES FROM OUR PANELISTS: “I don’t want to send [my… Read more »

Meilani Wenska

Meilani Wenska (Hawaiian) attended the Kamehameha Schools, where Hawaiian culture, music, writing, and dance are built into the curriculum. She received her BA degree in painting, worked professionally as a graphic designer for years and began selling her art prints successfully online. Expanding her horizons, Meilani found a deep passion screenwriting, directing, and acting. Her written… Read more »

Kat Smith

Kat Smith (Eagle Clan of the Tsimshian Tribe) has a strong performing arts background. By the time she was getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Theater under the Study of Dr. Terry Converse, Directing for the Stage, she had already studied Strasberg’s technique, Improv and produced over 60 shorts for her High School television production. She comes from… Read more »

Lewayne “Buddy” McQueen

Lewayne “Buddy” McQueen (Ely Shosone Tribe) has been performing improv for over a decade and produced his own improv show for over eight years. He was part of the award winning Alibi The Show in Las Vegas and made it to the semi-finals of Four Directions talent search. He has a BFA in film and digital media from University of… Read more »

Julia Morgan Leatham

Julia Morgan Leatham (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) is a writer from Los Angeles, California. She is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation with lineage through the Wild Potato clan. A multi-media creator, Julia first found passion for writing and performance art through spoken word poetry and drag. Her written poetry and visual artwork is forthcoming… Read more »