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SUMMARY:19th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call For Films
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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\, offers a new voice in cinema and provides a unique perspective from the indigenous community. \n“Share your story. Let your voice resonate. LA SKINS Fest is calling for films that amplify Indigenous narratives.” announced Patricia Gomes\, festival director. “Where Indigenous stories take center stage. Submit your film and be part of the LA SKINS Fest community.” \nFilms 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 year’s festival will offer a week-long series of events throughout Hollywood. The film festival will premier exciting new indigenous films\, present the 14th Annual Native Media Awards Ceremony\, host the 7th Annual Hollywood Pow Wow and celebrate indigenous filmmakers from around the world. \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. \nSubmit your film here:\n \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 LA Skins Fest is privileged to partner with some of the world’s most renowned entertainment brands this year; including the Motion Picture Association of America. \nAbout The LA SKINS FEST \nThe prestigious LA 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 LA 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 LA 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/19th-annual-la-skins-fest-call-for-films/
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DTSTAMP:20260403T111807
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SUMMARY:19th Annual LA SKINS FEST
DESCRIPTION:“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 Native film to Los Angeles\, creating a space that is essential for both Native artists and the broader entertainment industry.” \nThe LA SKINS FEST will celebrate its films and filmmakers at the iconic Chinese Theater in Hollywood\, CA. The festival showcases original works that are distinguished\, offers a new voice in cinema and provides a unique perspective from the indigenous community. Films accepted in the festival will be eligible for awards at the Hard Rock in Hollywood. \nThis year’s festival will offer a week-long series of events throughout Hollywood. The film festival will premier exciting new indigenous films\, present the 14th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration\, provide over 75 film screenings and host hundreds of indigenous filmmakers from around the world. \nThe festival is an initiative of the Native American non-profit the Barcid Foundation and will 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 LA Skins Fest is privileged to partner with some of the world’s most renowned entertainment brands this year; including Comcast NBCUniversal\, Motion Picture Association\, Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees\, Cherokee Film\, Pop Culture Collaborative\, US Bank\, Snap Foundation\, Los Angeles County Arts & Culture and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \nAbout The LA SKINS FEST \nThe prestigious LA 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 LA Skins Fest\, presented in the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood\, is a multi-day multicultural event celebrating the art of film\, TV and new media. The LA 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/19th-annual-la-skins-fest-save-the-date/
CATEGORIES:Film Festival
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SUMMARY:Drowned Land
DESCRIPTION:Logline: Deep in the Choctaw Nation of rural Oklahoma rages a fight to preserve the Kiamichi River\, reckoning with a cycle of land\nloss for the Indigenous diaspora and the community at large. \nWinding its way through southeastern Oklahoma\, the Kiamichi River is a bastion of ecological diversity. Already twice-dammed\, the state of Oklahoma and a Texas corporation continue to try to commodify the remaining water and build a hydropower plant on the small river. For a group of locals\, this isn’t just a fight for a river; it is a lifelong reckoning with the cycle of land theft and displacement that began with the Trail of Tears. Now\, in a region where the community relies on the Kiamichi’s ecosystem for subsistence\, taking the water out of the watershed could mean yet another relocation.\nThe narrative arc follows the river as its main character—witnessing the ebb and flow of its life-giving ability through the seasons\, and the detrimental impact caused by damming and development projects. The director\, Colleen\, explores the effects of her grandfather’s work designing dams for the Army Corps of Engineers\, her tribe’s ongoing struggles with resource exploitation\, and how it shapes her reconciliation of the past with the present.\nInterwoven are the stories of the river’s advocates—residents\, Choctaw culture-keepers\, and scientists—who have come together to save the river and initiate a paradigm shift grounded in ideals of rematriation and the rights of Nature\, reinforcing a commitment to end the cycle of disconnection from our land. \nDrowned Land has been generously supported by ITVS\, Ford Foundation JustFilms\, Vision Maker Media\, the Sundance Institute\, Patagonia\, Firelight Media\, the University of Arkansas\, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition\, Nia Tero\, the Center for Cultural Power\, Patagonia\, New Orleans Film Society\, Santa Fe Film Institute and the Redford Center.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/drowned-land/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
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SUMMARY:Inkwo for When the Starving Return
DESCRIPTION:Two lifetimes from now the world hangs in the balance. Dove\, a young\, enigmatic\, gender-shifting warrior\, discovers the gifts and burdens of their Inkwo (medicine) to defend against an army of hungry\, ferocious monsters. Dove’s courage\, resilience and alliance with the Earth culminates in a battle against these flesh-consuming creatures\, who become stronger with each body and soul they devour. Inkwo for When the Starving Return is a call to action to fight and protect against the forces of greed around us.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/inkwo-for-when-the-starving-return/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111807
CREATED:20251001T203018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T025716Z
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SUMMARY:Saq Nikté and the Spirit of the Mask
DESCRIPTION:In a forgotten community\, an artisan girl puts an old K’iche’ invocation to the test and summons a curious spirit into our world.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/saq-mikte-and-the-spirit-of-the-mask/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
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CREATED:20251001T203100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T005155Z
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SUMMARY:Pow!
DESCRIPTION:A Native American kid scrambles to charge his dying video game console at a bustling intertribal powwow.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/pow/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
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SUMMARY:My Friend the Green Horse
DESCRIPTION:Blending live-action footage and stop-motion animation\, My Friend the Green Horse shares the remarkable true story of the childhood of Alanis Obomsawin\, one of the world’s great documentary filmmakers. Often feeling lost and alone\, the young Alanis found solace and companionship in the Animal World. \nIn her sleeping life\, she was visited night after night by the Green Horse\, a kind and generous being who became Alanis’s best friend. Together with other animals\, the pair explored the beauty of her territory in the dreamscape and danced to the setting sun. The animals also helped Alanis realize she was given a tremendous gift—life itself—and demonstrated generosity and kindness\, values she would carry throughout her life.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/my-friend-the-green-horse/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T111807
CREATED:20251001T202744Z
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SUMMARY:Bdote: A Birthing Island
DESCRIPTION:“You Are Here” is a public history series about stories of people\, place\, and the past. “Bdote: A Birthing Island” is a episode that traces the Dakota people’s profound connection to Bdote\, where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers meet. Through the lens of Dakota oral histories and the journeys of women like Ramona’s great-great-grandmother\, Pazahiyayewin\, this episode delves into the cultural and sacred significance of Bdote\, showcasing the resiliency of Dakota people through generations.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/bdote-a-birthing-island/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T111807
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203221Z
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SUMMARY:She Cried That Day
DESCRIPTION:She Cried That Day is the story of a sister’s love and the spirit\, strength and will of Indigenous Women refusing to let their loved ones remain invisible in the eyes of the justice system.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/she-cried-that-day/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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SUMMARY:Finding the Funny
DESCRIPTION:An indigenous comedian\, stuck in a creative rut\, encounters unexpected moments of inspiration within his community as he prepares for an important performance.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/finding-the-funny/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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SUMMARY:Something New
DESCRIPTION:When Daniel gets caught stealing food\, the store manager calls his uncle Bernie to come get him. Bernie brings Daniel over for a home-cooked meal\, where Daniel learns that his uncle danced traditionally. Inspired\, Daniel learns how to grass dance and in the process discovers his family’s history.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/something-new/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T210112Z
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SUMMARY:When Girls Go Missing
DESCRIPTION:The film centers around a young girl named Jamie\, who is about to leave the reservation to study to be a doctor. Her friends decide to have one last night of fun together in the woods before she leaves but they get caught drinking underage. Jamie finds herself alone in the woods and encounters something strange. When Girls Go Missing is a thriller/horror short film that raises issues of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women while fusing it together with Indigenous folklore.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/when-girls-go-missing/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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CREATED:20251003T205742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T211028Z
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SUMMARY:The Birth of the Crying Indian
DESCRIPTION:What do an AIM member\, a western stuntman and Iron Eyes Cody have in common? They are all up for the same monumental role. “The Birth of the Crying Indian” is a comedic retelling of how the famous crying Indian commercial came to be.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/the-birth-of-the-crying-indian/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T111807
CREATED:20251003T210024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T210024Z
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SUMMARY:Siren of the Wood
DESCRIPTION:“Siren of the Wood” is a Native American pre-contact period sci-fi/thriller short film based on my (Christopher Coursey) original story about deer woman.\n-shown entirely in CHEROKEE LANGUAGE DIALOGUE!\nWritten and Directed by Christopher Coursey
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/siren-of-the-wood/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T210422Z
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SUMMARY:Voluntarily Solitary
DESCRIPTION:When a solitary introvert\, a burned-out influencer\, and a socially awkward fan find each other in the wilderness\, a tense standoff turns into a fight for survival.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/voluntarily-solitary/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251123T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T210534Z
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SUMMARY:The Narrowz
DESCRIPTION:A hiker goes missing in an area known as\, The Narrowz. His mother reports him missing to the game warden. A search party sets out. They find the missing hiker but they were not prepared for what they would find next. The search party has not been heard from. The head game warden sets out to find them when he must face the supernatural.
URL:https://laskinsfest.com/event/the-narrowz/
LOCATION:TCL Chinese 6 Theatres\, 6801 Hollywood Blvd 3rd Level\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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