The LA SKINS FEST hosts the annual Native Youth Media Tour during our film festival events. This tour provides Native American youth with a behind the scenes look at one of Los Angeles’s largest TV stations. Youth participants visit the production sets, live studios and newsroom! This tour provides inspiration for Native American youth to… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST provides a second Native Youth Media Tour during the 19th annual LA SKINS FEST at the renowned and historic Warner Bros. Studios. Youth participants receive an incredible tour of sound stages, production studios and an overall behind the scenes look at film and TV. This event is an exciting opportunity to… 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 »
The 5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar has announced five selected fellows for this year’s program. “The 5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar continues its mission to elevate and empower Indigenous storytellers.” Announced Ian Skorodin, director of strategy for the Native American Media Alliance. We proudly welcome this exceptional cohort of… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance selects seven participants for the 10th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab. This year’s TV Lab is in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, Golden Globes Foundation, Netflix, United Talent Agency, Snowpants Productions, Threshold and Cherokee Film. “The 10th Annual Native American TV Writers Lab continues to be a vital platform for… Read more »
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 »
The 18th Annual LA SKINS FEST was an incredible week long event that hosted hundreds of Native American and indigenous filmmakers and showcased over 80 new films! Events included screenings at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater, industry mixer at Creative Artists Agency, movie studio tours, luncheon at Netflix, pow wow in Hollywood and concluded at… Read more »
The 18th Annual LA SKINS FEST celebrated the annual Native American Media Awards honoring Native American achievement in Hollywood presented by Comcast NBCUniversal. This year’s award ceremony was an incredible event that brought together the indigenous filmmakers, leaders and the entire community! Check out photos here! This year’s award winners: Regina Simons Emerging Filmmaker Warm… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST will hosted the 6th Annual Hollywood Pow Wow at the courtyard at Ovation Hollywood. The Pow Wow took place Saturday November 23rd, 2024 and featured traditional singing, dancing and youth performances from numerous tribes around the country. Check out the photos! Pow Wow Staff: Head Woman Lily Baga (Taatsi Yokut /… Read more »
