BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LA Skins Fest - ECPv5.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LA Skins Fest X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laskinsfest.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LA Skins Fest BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20090308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20091101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20100314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20101107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20090608T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T023400 CREATED:20220808T235323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T195015Z UID:10783-1244448000-1668963600@laskinsfest.com SUMMARY:Youth Media and Tech Workshop Overview DESCRIPTION: \n     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. \nOur multimedia curriculum includes short film production that reflect the community and current issues effecting the youth participants. This entails the development and creation of documentaries\, scripted narratives and PSA’s produced entirely by the young filmmakers. Curriculum includes learning proper camera operation\, on-set sound recording\, directing actors\, lighting scenes\, editing and music composition. The youth present their final pieces to their community at the conclusion of the workshop. \n\n    In 2019\, we launched the Native Youth Animation Workshop. This program offers hands on instruction in 3-D animation software\, 2-D animation drawn by hand and stop-motion animation. The workshop also provides tours of animation and visual effects studios. This initiative is meant to provide Native youth with the inspiration to explore animation as a viable opportunity and career path. This program has partnered with numerous studios and networks to offer genuine access. \n\nIn 2021\, we created the Native Youth Virtual Reality Workshop. This program introduces cutting edge virtual reality applications and video production to Native youth. The workshop teaches new technology to Native youth so they can have every opportunity available in new technology. This program provides an in-depth look into the possibilities virtual reality provides our community. Our organization has partnered with the most high profile tech companies to provide this program. Check out some stills and vids here! \n\nThe entire program culminates with the Native Youth Multimedia Weekend in November. This has youth from all of our programs attend our annual film festival at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. This initiative has youth participants from several reservations and communities attend studio tours\, production workshops\, film screenings and attendance to the Native American Media Awards. \nCheck Out Our Past and Current Workshops! \n2023\n2022\n2021\n2020\n2019\n2018\n2017\n2016\n2015\n2014\n2013\n2012\n2011\n2010\n2009 \n  \nSponsors: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Meta\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n National Endowment for the Arts\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Los Angeles County Arts & Culture\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n San Manuel Band of Mission Indians\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n United Talent Agency\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Comcast NBCUniversal\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Sony Pictures Entertainment\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Sony Electronics\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Verizon\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n California Humanities\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Union Bank\n \n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/youth-media-and-tech-workshop-overview/ CATEGORIES:Youth Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20090628T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T023400 CREATED:20220510T030927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T013900Z UID:10826-1246176000-1652202000@laskinsfest.com SUMMARY:2009 Native Youth Media and Tech Workshops DESCRIPTION: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 our first Native youth cohort: \n \nIn 2009\, we collaborated with Central High\, a federally funded Native American High School located in downtown Los Angeles.  We worked with over a dozen Native American youth who reside in Los Angeles.  For the entire eight-day workshop\, we brought the participating youth to the University of Southern California’s George Lucas School of Cinematic Arts. This was one of our sponsoring organizations that provided classrooms\, computer labs\, and production equipment.  The youth produced  narrative films and presented them at the Pechanga Indian Reservation in Riverside\, California. Check out one of the films they produced during the week: URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/2009-native-youth-media-and-tech-workshops/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T023400 CREATED:20200409T225754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T180702Z UID:7778-1605686400-1637254800@laskinsfest.com SUMMARY:Showrunner Program DESCRIPTION:   The Native American Showrunner program is a multi-month intensive designed to address the lack of Native American executive producers in television. The overall goal is to provide experienced Native American writers an opportunity to gain new skills and elevate their opportunities in the television writing industry. \n     This program will have selected Native American writers receive mentorship from a television executive producer throughout the year. The goal is to have each participant learn the path to producing a television series. The schedule will have each participant meet with their mentor several times a month to gain experience and receive creative feedback\, career advice and potential referrals. \n     In addition\, participants will author a new pilot and series bible with the artistic support of their respective mentors. Participants will also have group meetings with their fellows participants and showrunners from other television series. These components offer additional creative and business oriented opportunities. \nParticipants will also receive a small stipend\, writing software and additional resources to help bolster their career. \nCheck out our inaugural and current fellows: \n2020 Native American Showrunner Program Fellows \n2021 Native American Showrunner Program Fellows \n2022 Native American Showrunner Program Fellows \n2023 Native American Showrunner Program Fellows \n2024 Native American Showrunner Program Fellows \nThe inaugural Native American Showrunner Program was sponsored by Bad Robot\, Comcast NBCUniversal\, Topple Productions\, Google American Indian Network\, and Walt Disney Television. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Bad Robot\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Comcast NBCUniversal\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Topple Productions\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Google American Indian Network\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Walt Disney Television\n \n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/native-american-showrunner-program/ CATEGORIES:Writer's Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laskinsfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Showrunner-Slider-patty-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T023400 CREATED:20210416T200723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T191302Z UID:9486-1618560000-1630515600@laskinsfest.com SUMMARY:15th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call For Films DESCRIPTION:Entries are officially being accepted for the 15th Annual LA SKINS FEST presented by Comcast NBCUniversal. The festival takes place November 16th – 21st\, 2021 in Hollywood\, CA. Qualified filmmakers can submit their entries through filmfreeway.com. \nDeadlines to submit are: \nEarly Deadline May 1st\, 2021 \nRegular Deadline June 1st\, 2021 \nLate Deadline July 1st\, 2021 \nFinal Deadline August 1st\, 2021 \nExtended Deadline September 1st\, 2021 \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 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.  \nThis festival celebrates our sixth year at the historic TCL Chinese Theater.  The film festival will premier exciting new Indigenous films\, provide the 9th Writers Pitch Fest\, host Native American filmmakers from throughout North\, Central and South America and present the 9th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration. \nThe 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. \nCorporate 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 Los Angeles Skins Fest is privileged to partner with some of the world’s most renowned entertainment brands this year; including Comcast NBCUniversal\, Spectrum\, Sony Pictures Entertainment\, Bank of America\, Bad Robot\, Motion Picture Association\, USC School of Cinematic Arts\, USC Visions & Voices\, Cast & Crew\, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTRY REQUIREMENTS\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 2021. 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:\n\n\n\n\nEarly Deadline: May 1st\, 2021\nNarrative Features $40\nDocumentary Feature $40\nAnimation Feature $40\nNarrative Short $30\nDocumentary Short $30\nAnimation Short $40\nStudent Film $25\n___________\nRegular Deadline: June 1st\, 2021\nNarrative Features $55\nDocumentary Feature $55\nAnimation Feature $55\nNarrative Short $45\nDocumentary Short $45\nAnimation Short $45\nStudent Film $35\n___________\nLate Submission July 1st\, 2021\nNarrative Features $70\nDocumentary Feature $70\nAnimation Feature $70\nNarrative Short $60\nDocumentary Short $60\nAnimation Short $60\nStudent Film $45\n___________\n\n\n\nFinal Submission August 1st\, 2021\nNarrative Features $80\nDocumentary Feature $80\nAnimation Feature $80\nNarrative Short $70\nDocumentary Short $70\nAnimation Short $70\nStudent Film $55\n___________\n\n\nExtended Submission September 1st\, 2021\nNarrative Features $95\nDocumentary Feature $95\nAnimation Feature $95\nNarrative Short $85\nDocumentary Short $85\nAnimation Feature $85\nStudent Film $70\n___________\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE TO SUBMIT : \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\n\nSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS :\n\n\nCompleted online entry information through Filmfreeway.\nA password protected preview of the film sent to us through Vimeo\, Dropbox\, or YouTube.\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 October 2021 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\nCOMPETITION :\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:\n\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\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. URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/15th-annual-la-skins-fest-call-for-films/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laskinsfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-0401-Barcid-LA-Skins-Fest-15th-Annual-Website-image-1200x384.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102 DTSTAMP:20260503T023400 CREATED:20210511T134319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T032010Z UID:9462-1621296000-1641081599@laskinsfest.com SUMMARY:2nd Annual Native American Showrunner Program - Fellows Selected DESCRIPTION:The Native American Media Alliance announced its selections for the 2nd Annual Native American Showrunner Program\, sponsored by WarnerMedia\, Bad Robot\, Comcast NBCUniversal and the Cherokee Nation Film Office\, in partnership with Kung Fu Monkey Productions. \n“We are so proud to be supporting the Native American Media Alliance with this incredible program\,” said Karen Horne\, Senior Vice President\, Equity and Inclusion\, WarnerMedia. “Amplifying underrepresented voices is a major priority for our company\, and the implementation of the Native American Showrunner Program is a key effort toward achieving that goal.” \n     The Native American Showrunner Program is a nine-month intensive that offers mentorship from television showrunners and series creators to experienced Native American writers. Program fellows take part in meetings with assigned showrunners who will offer guidance on furthering the fellows’ writing careers and to provide creative feedback on current projects. The program consists of one-on-one mentoring to develop the writers’ abilities\, offer advice as it pertains to producing for television and overall insight into running a television series. \n     The Native American Showrunner Program is a unique initiative designed to propel experienced Native American writers to higher levels of television. This initiative continues the Native American MedIa Alliance’s drive for inclusion and focuses on new points of access for the Native American community. The fellowship is a direct extension of the Native American TV Writers Lab as it equips the next generation of Native American writers with the skills and professional network to break into the television producing positions. \nThe 2021 Native American Showrunner Program fellows: \nDoane Tulugaq Avery \nJason Marcus \nCarlee Malemute \n     The Native American Showrunner Program was created to expand the number of Native Americans working behind the camera to increase fair and accurate portrayals of Native Americans on television. Native Americans continue to maintain the lowest representation of writers on current television series. \n     In addition\, participants will author a new pilot and series bible with the artistic support of their respective mentors. Participants will also have group meetings with their fellows participants and showrunners from other television series. These components offer additional creative and business oriented opportunities. Participants will also receive a small stipend\, writing software and additional resources to help bolster their career. \nSponsored by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n WarnerMedia\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Comcast NBCUniversal\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n Bad Robot\n \n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n \n \n \n View Image\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/2nd-annual-native-american-showrunner-program-fellows-selected/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laskinsfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LASF-Showrunner-Slider.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR