October 9, 2023, 7:00 P.M. Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall, 3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007 The USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC Visions & Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative, and LA SKINS FEST Present Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023 with a Special Theatrical Screening of LAKOTA NATION vs. UNITED… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced today they have selected 7 participants for the 3rd 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. This year’s workshop is supported by Comcast NBCUniversal, Sony… Read more »
The 17th Annual LA SKINS FEST celebrates the annual Native American Media Awards honoring Native American achievement at the iconic Hard Rock in Hollywood. This year’s award ceremony is hosted by Q’orianka Kilcher and Kiowa Gordon with musical performances from Nickel and Bones and Jamie Coon. Tickets available now! Taking place Sunday, November 19th at… Read more »
The 2023 Native Youth Media and Tech Workshop kicked off with Virtual Reality Workshops in Towaoc, Colorado and White Mesa, Utah! Ute Mountain youth worked with advanced VR applications to learn new programs, create 3-D graphics, and produce immersive 360 videos! Check out videos and images below: Each year, the Native Youth Media and Tech… Read more »
The LA SKINS FEST partners with the National Hispanic Media Coalition to celebrate the incredible achievements of this year’s indigenous fellows from both our prestigious writing programs. This event includes participants of the annual writers labs, unscripted workshop and animation initiatives. Grant recipients of the 2023 Native American Writer Accelerator Grant will also be presented… Read more »
The Native American Film Workshop is a week-long program that provides Native American youth with the opportunity to learn about filmmaking and create their own short films. The workshop is held in Los Angeles and is partnered with Seven Generations Child & Family Services – United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII). Participants will learn about… Read more »
LA SKINS Fest Presents: NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS SHORT FILM SHOWCASE Make Reservations » September 18, 2023, 7:00 P.M. Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall, 3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007 The USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC Visions & Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative, and LA SKINS FEST Invite All… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance has announced nine selected fellows for this year’s program. The 2023 Writers Seminar is in partnership with US Bank and the Cherokee Nation Film Office. “We look forward to ushering in a new group of Native Americans through our emerging writers program.” Announced Ian Skorodin, director… Read more »
In the post-Standing Rock era of increased Native visibility, Indigenous artists influenced by personal backgrounds and intergenerational experiences are creating an explosive awakening. Bursting with thought-provoking and genre-defying explorations, Imagining Indigenous Cinema: New Voices, New Visions spotlights a generation of innovative, Indigenous filmmakers working with the moving image today. In recent years, a shift in on-screen narratives… Read more »
The Native American Media Alliance announced its selections for the inaugural Native American Showrunner Program, sponsored by Bad Robot, Comcast NBCUniversal, A+E Networks and Pop Culture Collaborative. “This program continues to create new paths for talented indigenous writers,” said Patricia Gomes, Executive Director, Barcid Foundation. “As writers find challenges to build, develop and… Read more »
