THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! SUBMIT BY MAY 1ST!
Road to our historic 20th Anniversary continues! We are officially approaching the Regular Deadline for the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST. Bring your film to the heart of Hollywood!
SUBMIT www.laskinsfest.com
#tatankameans #IndigenousFilm #NarrativeSovereignty
We are placing a special spotlight on the powerful work of Native women filmmakers
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Regular Deadline 5/1
Indigenous women are the heartbeat of our communities, and it is vital that this leadership is reflected on the global stage.
SUBMIT www.laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema
20 YEARS OF NATIVE CINEMA!
Journey to the big screen starts here. Less than one month away from the May 1st Regular Deadline for the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST.
Screen your work at one of the most famous theaters in the world for industry leaders & creators!
SUBMIT laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema
JOIN THE LEGACY AT THE 20TH ANNUAL LA SKINS FEST!
Regular Deadline May 1st!
Thrilled to share a quick message from actress Amber Midthunder!
Screen your film at the Chinese Theatres and join a community of Native filmmakers!
REGULAR DEADLINE 5/1
SUBMIT laskinsfest.com
#AmberMidthunder #nativecinema
"Honored my film won an award for emerging youth filmmaker." Zachary Douglas,Youth Filmmaker
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Regular Deadline is May 1st! This is a launchpad for the next generation of creative leaders!
SUBMIT laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #filmmakers
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MAKE HISTORY ON THE BIGGEST STAGE!
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Regular Deadline 5/1
This year marks a HUGE milestone as we celebrate our 11th year at the iconic Chinese Theatre
Imagine your film premiering where legends have stood for nearly a century
www.laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema #IndigenousFilm
Calling All Indigenous Storytellers!
Hear from Carrie Johnson, Chickasaw filmmaker whose work exemplifies the power of Indigenous storytelling, on why LA SKINS FEST is a vital ecosystem for emerging & established filmmakers.
Regular Deadline: 5/1
SUBMIT www.laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema #filmmakers
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Early Deadline for the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST is today-3/1!
As we prepare for our massive 20th anniversary celebration at the Chinese Theatre, we are looking for the next generation of Native storytellers to take the stage!
DEADLINE 3/1
SUBMIT www.laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema
2 DAYS LEFT! 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Film Submission Early Deadline SUNDAY 3/1
Premier platform in Hollywood for Indigenous storytellers to reclaim their history,showcase their brilliance & command the screen at the Chinese Theatre
SUBMIT YOUR FILM www.laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema #IndigenousFilm
3 days left!
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Early Deadline is Sunday March 1st!
Submit your film now to the largest Native film fest in the US!
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20 YEARS OF AUTHENTICITY
We have stood at the front lines in Hollywood, fighting for one thing: Our Authentic Voice!
Ethnic Fraud continues to drain resources from our community. LA SKINS FEST remains a sanctuary for truth.
EARLY DEADLINE 3/1
Submit: www.laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #filmmaker
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
Almost one week away for the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Early Deadline!
Let’s make this year our most powerful one yet by showing the world that our stories are vibrant, diverse, and here to stay.
EARLY DEADLINE 3/1/26
SUBMIT www.laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #filmmaker
Alert for Native storytellers!
The Native American Media Alliance closes applications for the 11th Annual Native TV Writers Lab TODAY 2/16 12M
The script is the heartbeat of every project. Join former lab fellows who have staffed at Netflix,Disney,NBC & more!
APPLY www.nama.media
#nativewriter
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST CALL FOR FILMS!
If you are an emerging creator picking up a camera for the first time,a new voice breaking into the industry,a returning filmmaker who has walked the red carpet with us before.This festival is your home.
EARLYDEADLINE 3/1
SUBMIT laskinsfest.com
#nativecinema
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST is celebrating 2 decades of Indigenous storytelling! Hear from Joe Singh, a talented filmmaker and recipient of the 2025 Native Media Award for Achievement in Writing at last year's LA SKINS FEST!
EarlyDeadline 3/1
laskinsfest.com
#nativefilm
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Check out our 2025 Feature Film Writers Lab fellows at the 19th Annual festival
These creators represent the future of cinema and this year it could be your turn to connect with industry leaders and share your story with the world
Submit Your Film Today
Early Deadline 3/1
laskinsfest.com
#filmmaker
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST
Every screening, party & professional breakthrough is a reflection of the dedication of our founders, Ian Skorodin (Choctaw) & Patricia Gomes (Purepecha). They have built a platform that doesn’t just show films but changes lives
EARLY DEADLINE 3/1/26
laskinsfest.com
#native
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call for films!
The next generation of Native storytellers will grace the Chinese Theatre this November
LA SKINS FEST is more than a festival,it is a community. Listen to filmmaker Camaray Davalos
Early Deadline 3/1/26
laskinsfest.com
#cinema
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20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call For Films!
We are calling on all Native filmmakers to submit your stories!
Check out the Warner Bros. Discovery Indigenous Business Resource Group hanging out at the LA SKINS FEST! WBD has been a supporter since 2008!
Early Deadline 3/1/26
laskinsfest.com
#NativeFilm
THE STAGE IS SET: CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 20th ANNUAL LA SKINS FEST!
More than a milestone; it’s a movement. Officially opening the call for film submissions for the 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST, the largest Native American film festival in the US
SUBMIT: laskinsfest.com
#nativeamerican #filmmakers
NATIVE-LED.NATIVE-FOUNDED.NATIVE-FIRST
In a world where "Indigenous sections" are popping up at major festivals, we have to ask: Who is leading the conversation?
Unlike festivals led by non-Natives, our mission isn't a "diversity initiative" or a "special program"—it is our entire heartbeat.
#native
5th Annual Native American Writers Seminar at the 19th Annual LA SKINS FEST! Watching these talented writers be a part of the community was a powerful reminder of why we do this.
This cohort-Chase Hall,Desireé Leialoha,Marleah Makpiaq LaBelle & Sonny Brava-represents the NEXT GENERATION
#Writers
PROTECT YOUR ART & YOUR COMMUNITY
Filmmakers are sharing frustrating experiences with other festivals.While we hear you,don't just tell us tell each other.Narrative sovereignty is looking out for our collective future.Alert your fellow Indigenous creators about your experiences!
#NativeFilm
FILM, COMMUNITY & FOOD!
"This festival has food! Festivals never give filmmakers food at their parties." Elias Gold, 2025 LASF Filmmaker
We take care of our filmmakers and provide lots of food!
20th Annual LA SKINS FEST call for film submissions COMING SOON!
staytuned! laskinsfest.com
#filmfestival
BIG NEWS! The 20th Annual LA SKINS FEST Call for Film Submissions is COMING SOON!
Get your films ready! Features, shorts, docs, animation – your story could be part of our historic 20th anniversary this November.
Stay tuned for the official launch!
#nativeamerican #indigenous #filmfestival
Dozens of Native youth invade Hollywood this November!
#universalstudios #sonystudios #disneystudios @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social
Save the Date November 2026
Hollywood, CA
Excited for our next Native Youth film workshop this summer!
Stay Tuned!
This November.
The final day of the Native Youth Film Workshop was legendary!
We spent the day at @sonypicturestv.bsky.social exploring: ✅ Foley Sound Studios,Live Film Sets and Cinema History
From the classroom to the studio lot—these youth are ready for their close-up!
#NativeFilm #SonyPictures #FutureFilmmakers
