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12th Annual Native American Media Awards Recap
November 30, 2023 @ 12:00 am
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The LA SKINS FEST celebrated the 12th Annual Native American Media Awards at the iconic Hard Rock in Hollywood. Hosted by renowned actors Q’orianka Kilcher and Kiowa Gordon, the event honored talented, innovative, and outstanding Native American artists who have demonstrated a unique and powerful voice in the entertainment industry and provided leadership in their communities. The LA SKINS FEST has been recognizing and celebrating Native American artists since 2013, and this year’s event was a testament to the vibrant and diverse contributions of Native Americans to the world of entertainment.
2023 Native American Media Awards Awardees
Frybread Face and Me
Director: Billy Luther
River Bank (Pō-Kehgeh)
Director: Charine Pilar Gonzales
Bad Press
Directors: Rebecca Lansbury-Baker and Garrett Baker
Achievement in Short Documentary
Rescuing Tar Creek: Water Protector Rebecca Jim
Director: Colby Luper
Achievement in Animation
Tala’s Bedtime Story
Director: Peter Filimaua
Achievement in Youth Filmmaking
Remember
Directors: Samara, Cairo, Kiowa, Alexis and Alex
Achievement in Emerging Filmmaker
Destiny’s Lines
Director: Kristen Calderon
Achievement in Screenwriting
Woman Who Blooms At Night
Director: Camaray Davalos
Achievement in Student Filmmaking
Choice Dorm
Directors: Sherman Indian High School youth
