The LA SKINS FEST will host the 6th Annual Hollywood Pow Wow at the courtyard at Ovation Hollywood. The Pow Wow takes place Saturday November 23rd, 2024 starting at 11am. The event features traditional singing, dancing and youth performances from numerous tribes around the country. Located at the Ovation Hollywood Center Courtyard. For more information email [email protected]… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced the recipients of the 4th Annual Native American Writers Accelerator Grant. With support from Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, the organization launched the Native American Writer Accelerator Grant for fellows from their highly successful writers programs. “The Native American Accelerator Grant continues to be a powerful platform for empowering… Read more »
Participating Native youth will be invited to tour a Hollywood studio. Native youth participants will learn about film and television history, walk on sets, sound stages and meet with studio personnel. The purpose of tour is to inspired the next generation to explore film and television as a viable career and educational option. The ages will… Read more »
This year, Native American youth will tour the historic Warner Bros Studios. Invited guests visit production sound stages, the studio backlot and learn about the many opportunities in the entertainment industry. The goal of the tour is to inspire the next generation of Native youth to explore media as a viable career and educational option…. Read more »
“As the entertainment industry continues to reshape itself, the LA SKINS FEST continues to grow opportunities for our community.” Announced Patricia Gomes, festival director. ”This year, we are expanding the festival and increasing our ability to showcase new indigenous cinema.” The LA SKINS FEST will celebrate its films and filmmakers at the iconic Chinese Theater… Read more »
Youth from the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in Towaoc, Colorado visit the sites of Los Angeles to embrace new places and bolster their wellness. This piece is a short documentary that highlights their desire to see the world, experience new things and become leaders in their community.
The Native American Media Alliance have selected 6 participants for the 4th Annual Native American Unscripted Workshop, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native American filmmakers, journalists and media artists in the field of unscripted film and television. The participants will take part in a five day intensive that will… Read more »
The USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC Visions & Voices, and LA SKINS FEST invite you to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples‘ Day 2024 with a Special Theatrical Screening of FRYBREAD FACE AND ME Written and Directed by Billy Luther Produced by Chad Burris Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 14th, 2024 Norris Cinema Theatre at… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance has selected four fellows for the 7th 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 US Bank, the Native American Feature… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced its selections for the 5th Annual Native American Showrunner Program, sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal, Cherokee Film and the National Endowment for the Arts. “This endeavor has been a groundbreaking resource for experienced Native writers seeking advanced career development,” said Ian Skorodin, Director of Strategy for the Native American… Read more »
