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SUMMARY:2018 LASF Final Deadline
DESCRIPTION:“We are excited to continue our growth\, success and opportunity for Native American filmmakers. Every year\, we expand our endeavors so the Native American community can become a larger part of the overall entertainment industry\,” said Ian Skorodin\, LA Skins Fest founder and executive director. “Our annual film festival not only provides an incredible venue for our filmmakers but offers access to creative executives\, casting personnel\, and distribution platforms.”The LA SKINS FEST\, presented by COMCAST NBCUniversal\, announced today that they are now officially accepting film entries for their 12th Annual film festival taking place November 13th-18th\, 2018 at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.\nThe LA SKINS FEST will celebrate filmmakers whose original works are distinguished and offer a new voice in cinema. Films accepted in the festival will be eligible for the competition\, distribution opportunities and prizes from our corporate sponsors. This year\, awards will be given to the following categories: Achievement in Narrative Filmmaking\, Documentary\, Narrative Short\, Documentary Short\, Animation\, Writer\, Director\, Actor\, Actress and Audience Award.Once again\, 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 6th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration\, provide the 7th Writers Pitch Workshop and host Native American filmmakers from throughout North and South America.The Festival is an initiative of the Native American non-profit the Barcid Foundation and aims to 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Skins Fest is privileged to partner with some of the world’s most renowned entertainment brands; including Comcast NBCUniversal\, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians\, the Walt Disney Company\, CBS Corporation Diversity\, HBO\, 21 Century Fox\, Turner\, A+E Networks\, Aids Healthcare Foundation\, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash\, Bad Robot\, United Talent Agency\, Walter Kaitz Foundation\, Motion Picture Association of America\, Lionsgate\, ABC7\, Paramount\, Sony\, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\, City of Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell\, MGM Resorts International\, and the UCLA – American Indian Studies Center.________________________________________________________________________________________ENTRY REQUIREMENTS \n\n\n\n\n\nEntries must be by/or have a Native American/First Nation/Indigenous artist involved in the project (Please include tribal affiliation).\nFilms must NOT have other screenings scheduled in Los Angeles during November 2018. NO EXCEPTIONS.\nWe accept films made by non-Native American filmmakers but the films must be Native American themed.\nFilms must not be available on the Internet or have been broadcast nationally on cable or satellite television prior to the festival screening.\nWorks must be made within the past two years\nFilms in languages other than English with English subtitles will be accepted for consideration.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nDEADLINES AND FEES:\nEarly Deadline: August 20th\nNarrative Features  $30\nDocumentary Feature $30\nNarrative Short $20\nDocumentary Short $20\nStudent Film $15\n___________\nRegular Deadline: September 10th\nNarrative Features  $45\nDocumentary Feature $45\nNarrative Short $35\nDocumentary Short $35\nStudent Film $25\n___________\nLate Submission Deadline: Oct 1st\nNarrative Features  $60\nDocumentary Feature $60\nNarrative Short $50\nDocumentary Short $50\nStudent Film $35\n___________\n\n  \n  \n\nWHERE TO SUBMIT :    \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe LA SKINS FEST proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com\, the world’s best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners\, unlimited video storage\, digital press kits\, and more. Click on the icon below to submit through film freeway:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS                                                                      \n\n\nA password protected preview of the film sent to us through Vimeo\, Dropbox\, or YouTube.\nCompleted online entry form through Filmfreeway\, download application and submit through e-mail (contact@laskinsfest.com) or by mail.\nTwo stills from the film (color preferred\, B&W accepted).  Digital stills and press kits are preferred.  Stills must be hi-res.\nOne photo of the director\nFull cast/crew list.\nFilm synopsis – 120 word logline/synopsis of the film and a 20 word logline/synopsis of film.  Short films are only required to provide the 20 word logline.\nPay Submission Fee\n\n***Please note that our festival does not pay screening fees for submitted films. \n\nNOTIFICATION OF ENTRY STATUS\nFilmmakers will be notified in mid-October 2018 as to whether or not their film has been officially selected. Upon acceptance the filmmaker will receive an email verifying selection status. Be sure to have contact@laskinsfest.com on your accepted email list.\n\n  \n\n\n\nCOMPETITION\n\n\nThe LA SKINS FEST will celebrate filmmakers whose original works is distinguished in their category.  A pre-screening committee will select four finalists in each category after viewing all selected to be part of the competition.  Awards will be given the following categories:\nBest Narrative\nBest Documentary\nBest Narrative Short\nBest Documentary Short\nBest Animation\nAudience Award\nEmerging Filmmaker\nBest Actor\nBest Actress\nBest Director\nBest Writer\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout The LA SKINS FEST\nThe prestigious Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Skins Fest\, presented in the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood\, is a 6-day multicultural event celebrating the art of film\, TV and new media. The Los Angeles 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.
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