Keep the excitement of the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST going at our exclusive Saturday Night After Party in the TCL Chinese Theatre VIP Lounge! Following an incredible day of Native American cinema and storytelling, guests are invited to unwind and enjoy a lively evening in one of Hollywood’s most iconic venues. The night comes… Read more »
The 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST continues Thursday night with an exciting after party at Lucky Strike Hollywood! Bringing together Native American filmmakers, artists, and our community. This special gathering highlights the meaningful partnerships and creative collaborations that are expanding opportunities for Indigenous voices in film and television. Set in the heart of Hollywood, the… Read more »
LA SKINS FEST hosts a panel of organizations that seek to provide support for indigenous filmmaking through government resources. The California Film Commission moderates an engaging panel featuring representatives from their office and Navajo Nation TV and Film. They will discuss expanding film production opportunities, supporting Indigenous filmmakers, and building a stronger Native presence in… Read more »
Celebrate the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST at our exciting Friday Night After Party at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, proudly sponsored by Amazon MGM Studios! Keep the celebration going with an incredible evening of entertainment, networking, and community in the heart of Hollywood. Following the evening’s film screening and filmmaker Q&A at the iconic TCL Chinese… Read more »
Celebrate excellence in Indigenous storytelling at the 15th Annual Native American Media Awards! Hosted by acclaimed actor Kiowa Gordon, this special evening honors outstanding achievements in short films, documentaries, feature films, acting, directing, writing, and more! Taking place at the iconic Hard Rock in Hollywood on Sunday, November 22nd at 7 PM, the celebration will… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST annual Industry Mixer presented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA)! The 2026 festival partners with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) celebrating with our annual industry mixer that welcomes filmmakers, Native American Media Alliance program fellows, community leaders and supporters. Invited festival guests enjoy music, food and drinks amongst our community of emerging and… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST launches the 20th year with a Special Screening of the acclaimed series North of North presented by Netflix. ABOUT NORTH OF NORTH S2 Winter is settling over Ice Cove, and young Inuk mother Siaja (Anna Lambe) is still determined to make life better – for herself and everyone around her. This… Read more »
Based between Iqaluit, NU, and Ottawa, ON, actress Anna Lambe made her screen debut in 2019 with the release of Miranda de Pencier’s The Grizzlies (2018), playing the role of Spring. Recalling that she almost didn’t attend the audition, she cites that she was encouraged by her former drama teacher to audition for the role that… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance has selected five fellows for the 9th 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, US Bank, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles County Arts and… Read more »
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Save the Date! November 18–22 | TCL Chinese Theatre | Hollywood, California For twenty years, LA SKINS FEST has celebrated the power of Native storytelling by bringing together Indigenous filmmakers, television creators, actors, producers, and audiences from across North America. Join us November 18–22 as we commemorate the festival’s milestone… Read more »
