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The LA SKINS FEST is an annual film festival that celebrates Native American cinema during November throughout Los Angeles. The film festival features film screenings, panel discussions, studio tours, receptions, acting showcases, and media workshops.
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The Official Film Schedule is HERE!
19th Annual LA SKINS FEST is now live at www.laskinsfest.com
11/19th-11/23rd,2025 showcasing over 75 films in 18 programs, featuring the best in narrative, documentary & animation from Indigenous filmmakers worldwide.
GET TICKETS NOW!
#nativeamerican #filmfestival
Must-See Shorts!
Don't miss a powerful collection of new Indigenous short films at the LA SKINS FEST Shorts Program 2!
Experience innovative storytelling that showcases the talent emerging in Native cinema.
Thur Nov 20 8P PT
@chinesetheatres.bsky.social
Tix: laskinfest.com
#nativeamerican #movies
FEATURE DOC PROGRAM 1
Feature Doc Program 1 presents the feature doc "Generation Warrior" alongside a compelling short doc spotlighting basketball player Abbey Scott. Stories of resilience, legacy, heart
Thurs Nov 20 5:45P
Chinese Theatres Hollywood
Tix: laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #storytelling
Join us for the Emerging Filmmaker Screening Program
Be the first to see fresh, innovative short films from the newest generation of talented Indigenous storytellers.
Thurs Nov 20 4PM PST
@chinesetheatres.bsky.social
Tickets: www.laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #Indigenous #cinema #movies
Short Docs Program 1: New Voices, Powerful Stories!
Experience several new short documentaries from both emerging & established Native filmmakers. These films offer unique insights from our communities.
2P Nov20, 2025 @chinesetheatres.bsky.social
Tix: www.laskinsfest.com
#documentary #nativecinema
We celebrate our 10th Anniversary at the @chinesetheatres.bsky.social
Thank you for showcasing Native cinema!
We look forward to the next decade of collaboration
Tickets: laskinsfest.com
#NativeAmerican #indigenous #cinema #movies #IndigenousFilm #NativeFilm #media #chinesetheater #hollywood
The Official Film Schedule is HERE!
19th Annual LA SKINS FEST is now live at www.laskinsfest.com
11/19th-11/23rd,2025 showcasing over 75 films in 18 programs, featuring the best in narrative, documentary & animation from Indigenous filmmakers worldwide.
GET TICKETS NOW!
#nativeamerican #filmfestival
Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST!
Screenings at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood!
Join us for a powerful celebration of Native American cinema Nov 19- 23
Stay tuned for announcements on this year's incredible lineup!
#filmfestival #chinesetheatre #nativeamerican #Indigenous
Day 4-Native Youth Film Workshop
Youth filmmakers are in full creative flow! Today was packed with final shoots, refining edits, and pulling their stories together. Each frame is a reflection of their voices, culture, and vision.
Proud of the storytelling power!
#nativeamerican #youthempowerment
Day 3 of the Native Youth Filmmaking Workshop was awesome at the Hoopa Reservation! 🎬
Youth filmmakers finished production on their new project and spent more time in the editing room bringing their visions to life.
Now it's full steam ahead into post-production!
#nativeamerican #youthempowerment
Day 2 was incredible at the Native Youth Film Workshop in Hoopa! 🎬
Young filmmakers hard at work shooting their visions & bringing their stories to life in the editing room. Truly inspiring as we watch their ideas take shape.
#Hoopa #editing #filmmaking #IndigenousStorytelling #youthempowerment
Day 1 of the Native Youth Film Workshop is a wrap on the Hoopa Reservation
Young storytellers jumped in, learning the fundamentals of filmmaking & brainstorming the powerful narratives they'll bring to life
Thx to the Hoopa community for the incredible welcome
#filmworkshop #Hoopa #youthempowerment
7th Annual Hollywood Pow Wow!
Saturday November 22nd, 2025!

Enjoy traditional Native drumming, singing, dancing and community in the heart of Hollywood!

Stay tuned for details!

#nativeamerican #indigenous #dancing #singing #drumming #powwow #traditional #hollywood
Excited for our next youth film workshop!

Honored to be invited to a new community and working with a new group of talented Native youth!

Stay tuned for updates!

#indigenouscreatives #nativestorytelling #youthempowerment #NativeYouth #youthfilmmakers #YouthLeadership #filmmaking #indigenous
Native Youth Virtual Reality Workshop!
Final Day of the VR workshop was incredible!

Great thanks to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for inviting us to your community!

The youth show great promise in new technology!
We're bringing the future of storytelling to the Ute Mountain Ute community! Our Native Youth VR Workshop in Towaoc, CO, is officially in full swing
Young artists are diving into virtual reality technology, learning to create immersive 3D graphics and using new VR apps.
#NativeYouth #vrworkshop
Congrats to Faith Phillips, who shared her work at our Native Monthly Writers Group script read on July 26th! ✍️🎬
Powerful evening as talented actors brought her script to life, and fellow Native writers offered feedback and support.
Future of Native storytelling is bright!
#nativeamerican #writer
Our Native Youth Film Workshop in Los Angeles concluded on August 1st and we are blown away by the incredible talent of these young filmmakers.
They transformed their visions into powerful stories, learning every step of the filmmaking process from script to screen.
#youthempowerment #filmmaking
Day 3 is a wrap on our Native Youth Multimedia Workshop!
The editing room is buzzing with creativity as our young filmmakers are deep in post-production! They're learning to fine-tune their narratives and bring their unique visions to life.
#youthempowerment #editing #camera #nativeamerican #movies
It's Day 2 of our Native Youth Film Workshop here in LA, and the energy is incredible! Our talented young filmmakers are deep into production, learning hands-on about directing, cinematography, and bringing their unique visions to life.
#NativeYouth #filmworkshop #youthempowerment
Day 1 of our Native Youth Film Workshop is a wrap! Talented young filmmakers in LA have started bringing their first movie of the week to life! From script to set, the creativity is flowing.
We're so excited to see the amazing stories they'll create
#NativeYouth #filmworkshop #IndigenousStorytelling
Our Native Youth Film Workshop is THIS WEEK! An incredible deep dive into filmmaking from July 28th,29th,30th, & August 1st. Learn camera, directing, editing, & bring YOUR stories to life! It's hands-on, empowering, and led by Native mentors.
Join us at United American Indian Involvement, Inc. in LA
NATIVE VIRTUAL MONTHLY WRITERS GROUP
Sat 7/26/25 5p PT
Reading a new pilot from Native TV Writers Lab Fellow, Native Writers Accelerator Grant Recipient & Native Showrunner Program fellow Faith Phillips!
Info: [email protected]
#indigenous #storytelling #writerslife #writer #nativeamerican
LAST DAY to submit your film to the 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST! The extended deadline closes July 22nd!
Final chance to showcase your powerful Indigenous stories on the biggest stage in Hollywood.
Submit your feature, short, documentary, or animation now at www.laskinsfest.com
#IndigenousCinema
🔥 Last Chance for Native Storytellers! 🔥
19th Annual LA SKINS FEST has extended its Call for Films deadline to JULY 22nd!
Share your powerful Indigenous stories on the big screen in Hollywood.
Submit NOW www.laskinsfest.com
#laskinsfest #nativefilmmakers #IndigenousCinema #ExtendedDeadline