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19th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call For Films
Due to high demand, the LA SKINS FEST has added an Extended Deadline for the 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST! The Extended Deadline is July 22nd, 2025! The LA SKINS FEST is the largest Native American film festival in the United States taking place in Hollywood, CA. The festival seeks original works that are distinguished,... Read more »
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19th Annual LA SKINS FEST – SAVE THE DATE
"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... Read more »
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Vaha’s | The Distance Between
After his mother’s death, a boxer struggles with grief and a strained relationship with his father, who coaches him in the ring but remains distant outside of it, forcing him to fight both opponents and inner demons.
Find out more »The Beguiling
What seems to be a burgeoning romance between two Indigenous people takes a sinister turn as one grows suspicious of the other. When confronted, deceit turns their romantic evening into a darkly comedic nightmare.
Find out more »Legend of Fry-Roti: Rise of the Dough
A Navajo/Bengali niece kneads to find dough-mestic harmony when her aunties burst into a frybread vs. roti showdown. With all the ingredients of her culture, she must cook up her own recipe for belonging.
Find out more »Braids
"BRAIDS" follows a young Native American boy, Raven, who grapples with identity, tradition, and societal pressures in a world that often misunderstands his heritage. Through the lens of a single school day, the film explores the struggle between maintaining cultural integrity and conforming to societal expectations.
Find out more »2025 LASF (FINAL)
"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... Read more »
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Opening Night Screening Reception
The LA SKINS FEST launches the 19th year with an Opening Night Screening of collection of short films. The screening is followed by Filmmaker Reception at Creative Artists Agency! The 2025 festival opens at the world-renowned entertainment and sports agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), with our annual industry mixer that welcomes filmmakers, Native American Media... Read more »
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