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9th Annual LA SKINS FILM FESTIVAL
The LA SKINS FEST offers a genuine voice for emerging Native American actors, filmmakers, writers, directors and our community of artists. After eight years, we have garnered support from several art foundations, entertainment corporations, and Native American tribes. Every year, we premier several Native-made movies that feature Q&A’s with Native American filmmakers, panel discussions with... Read more »
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Youth Media and Tech Workshop Overview
Since 2009, the Native American Youth Media and Tech Workshop has travelled to reservations and urban centers across the world to provide an expansive and comprehensive program that provides new access for our community. Every year, we expand the workshop to include new curriculum, new technology and new equipment. Our multimedia curriculum... Read more »
Find out more »2009 Native Youth Media and Tech Workshops
Since 2009, we have taught film workshops to youth at reservations and Native American urban centers throughout the United States and Canada. The participating youth learn about writing, directing, shooting and editing their own movies. Equally important, the youth present these films to their tribal communities and speak before an audience. Check out images from... Read more »
Find out more »2:00 pm
Skins Writers Workshop
On Wednesday November 11th 2015, Native American writers participated in an intensive workshop sponsored by NBC, ABC, CBS, BET, HBO and Sony Pictures. Native writers received guidance on pitching their projects from BET development executive, Donna Michelle Anderson, and then pitched to NBC, CBS, ABC, managers, agents, and independent producers. Film Independent joined the writers for dinner... Read more »
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Industry Panel for Native American Actors
On Thursday November 12th, the 9th Annual LA SKINS FEST hosted an industry panel for Native American Actors. NBCUniversal casting personnel and independent casting directors discussed the professional side of acting in film and television. Native American actors inquired about new opportunities for diverse actors, what they can do to take advantage of them and... Read more »
Find out more »7:30 pm
Industry Panel for Native Actors
During the LA SKINS Film Festival, we will be hosting a panel of working industry professionals that include casting agents,casting directors and talent representation. This is designed to offer genuine advice and career building information for Native American actors. The panelists will discuss their career, what they look for in new talent, and how to... Read more »
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