The 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST celebrates the annual Native American Media Awards honoring Native American achievement in media and entertainment. This year’s award ceremony is an incredible event that brings together indigenous filmmakers, leaders and the entire community! Taking place Sunday, November 23rd at 7p PT at the Hard Rock in Hollywood and hosted… Read more »
Wrap up your Saturday night in the VIP Lounge! Celebrate the cinema and community at the official Saturday Night Filmmaker After-Party in the VIP Lounge at the Chinese Theater. This intimate event is a premier opportunity to meet and network with filmmakers, industry professionals, and Indigenous artists from the festival. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with… Read more »
The Friday Night Filmmaker After-Party: Laugh, Connect, and Celebrate Keep the energy high after a powerful night of cinema at our Friday Night After-Party Celebration! This is where the magic happens—an electric evening designed for networking, fun, and connecting with the brightest talent in Indian Country. Mingle with filmmakers, industry executives, and fellow Indigenous artists… Read more »
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 »
Bowl, Eat, Drink and Celebrate with LA SKINS FEST Filmmakers! We take the party to Lucky Strike in Hollywood! Party with the LA SKINS FEST filmmakers, Native American Media Alliance fellows and our community of artists at our Saturday night after party. Hang out in the lounge, knock down a few pins and be a… Read more »
“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 »
The Native American Media Alliance is accepting applications for the 7th Annual Native American Animation Lab taking place Dec 8th – 12th, 2025. This year’s lab is presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, Los Angeles County Arts and Culture and the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. The Native American Animation Lab is an intensive… Read more »
“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 »
The Native American Media Alliance has selected five fellows for the 8th Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab, a talent development program that boosts the careers of Native American writers in cinema. In collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, Cherokee Film, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles County Arts and… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced its selections for the 6th Annual Native American Showrunner Program, sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal. “We are incredibly proud to announce the talented individuals selected for the Native American Showrunner Program.” Said Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy. “They represent the vital future of Indigenous leadership in television, and… Read more »
