Nathaniel Cummings-Lambert (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) is a PhD student in the Anthropology department and Culture and Media certificate program at New York University. He holds a BA in Religious Studies from Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts, and an MFA in Art from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). His… Read more »
Native American Audition Workshop and Actors Panel
The 15th Annual LA SKINS FEST hosts it’s yearly workshop for Native American Actors. This year’s program is virtual and will feature casting directors Rene Hanes, Angelique Midthunder, Sara Isaacson and Amazon casting executive Ashley Banks. They will discuss best practices for auditioning, breaking into the industry and maintaining your career as an actor. Registration… Read more »
2nd Annual NY SKINS FEST
The inaugural NY SKINS FEST was an incredible series of virtual screenings, panels and celebration of our community! The first year showcased virtual festivities and this year we plan to go live! Great thanks to our partners at New York University and the WGA East for supporting the Native American community! We are expanding the… Read more »
15th Annual LA SKINS FEST – SAVE THE DATE
The 15th Annual LA SKINS FEST, presented by COMCAST NBCUniversal, takes place November 16th – 21st, 2021 in Hollywood, CA. The festival offers a genuine showcase for emerging Native American artists. In our fifteenth year, we are expanding to meet the need for our filmmakers, our artists and our voice! The 15th annual LA SKINS… Read more »
Opening Night Reception
The 15th Annual LA SKINS FEST opened the week long event with a welcoming in person reception. We celebrated this year’s writer fellows from our many programs, saluted our talented filmmakers and honored our leadership. Partygoers enjoyed the Los Angeles night on our rooftop venue! We kicked off this year’s festival with an incredible celebration… Read more »
10th Annual Native American Writers Pitch Fest and Staged Reading – Recap
Native American Virtual Pitch Fest and Staged Reading was a virtual and in person event that has public and invitation only portions. This event celebrates the may writers who participated in our intensive labs. The pitch fest is divided into four segments to allow Native American participants to garner the most opportunities. Schedule 1p… Read more »
Native American Women in Animation
On Thursday November 18th at 7pm, We are hosting a Native American Women in Animation panel. The panel features Native American women storyboard artists, writers and content creators working on animated television series. This In-Person panel discussion will share the unique point of view of indigenous women working in the animation industry. Date/Time: 7:00 P.M. on… Read more »
Inaugural Native American Unscripted Workshop – Fellows Selected
The NATIVE AMERICAN UNSCRIPTED WORKSHOP has selected 8 participants for its inaugural year. The participants will take part in a five day intensive that will have them meet with executives from numerous networks and studios as well as experienced unscripted producers. The workshop will consist of group discussions and creative seminars that will… Read more »
Alyssa London
Alyssa London, 30, was crowned Miss Alaska USA 2017 on February 4, 2017 at the Anchorage Performing Arts Center, and immediately felt the excitement and responsibility that comes with becoming the first Tlingit to carry this prestigious title. Alyssa is not only a member of the Tlingit Nation, she is the appointed Cultural Ambassador for… Read more »
4th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab – Fellows Selected
The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected four fellows for the 4th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers. In partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, the National Endowment for the Arts, A+E Networks, the Cherokee Nation Film Office and… Read more »