“The 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST is a powerful testament to the incredible growth of Native voices in cinema. This festival is more than just a showcase; it’s a vital platform where our community’s stories are not only seen but celebrated,” said Patricia Gomes, Festival Director “We are honored to once again bring the best of Native film to Los Angeles, creating a space that is essential for both Native artists and the broader entertainment industry.”

The LA SKINS FEST will celebrate its films and filmmakers at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA. The festival showcases original works that are distinguished, offers a new voice in cinema and provides a unique perspective from the indigenous community. Films accepted in the festival will be eligible for awards at the Hard Rock in Hollywood.

This year’s festival will offer a week-long series of events throughout Hollywood. The film festival will premier exciting new indigenous films, present the 14th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration, provide over 75 film screenings and host hundreds of indigenous filmmakers from around the world.

The festival is an initiative of the Native American non-profit the Barcid Foundation and will showcase the rising talent in Native American filmmaking. This year the LA SKINS FEST is expanding the screening series to accommodate the growing talent in Indian Country.

Corporate support of the LA SKINS FEST plays an essential role in the life of the festival and emphasizes the festival’s commitment to quality, exploration, and excellence in the art of cinema, TV and new media. The LA Skins Fest is privileged to partner with some of the world’s most renowned entertainment brands this year; including Comcast NBCUniversal, Motion Picture Association, Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees, Cherokee Film, Pop Culture Collaborative, US Bank, Snap Foundation, Los Angeles County Arts & Culture and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

About The LA SKINS FEST

The prestigious LA Skins Fest ranks among the country’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering for film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, and critics. The LA Skins Fest is considered a major launching ground for Indian Country’s most talked about films. Founded in 2007, the LA Skins Fest, presented in the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, is a multi-day multicultural event celebrating the art of film, TV and new media. The LA Skins Fest’s long‐standing commitment is to join filmmakers and film connoisseurs together to experience great cinema. The exciting schedule consists of dozens of filmmakers presenting their newest works, special artist development programs, tributes to community leaders, special events, and remarkable films. Festival headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA.