2011 Festival
The 5TH ANNUAL LA SKINS FEST is scheduled and ready! This year, we are celebrating new and great films from Indian Country. We have expanded our festival to reach more of our community and are now housed at the Autry National Center for the entire week.
Please see our schedule above for films and events. Enjoy the Show!
INDIANS INVADE HOLLYWOOD - YOUTH MEDIA TOUR - FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH, 2011
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On November18th, our youth take over the studios! Native youth from Tonkawa, Ponca and the Sac N FOX tribes of Oklahoma, Sherman Indian High School in Riverside and TANF in Los Angeles, California invade NBC/UNIVERSAL for an educational seminar and career tour. This is our fourth Youth Media Tour and we plan to make it the best. As part of the 5th Annual LA SKINS FEST this November, we are offering new opportunities and expanding our outreach to new states, new tribes and more NATIVES! Thank you NBC UNIVERSAL for your support, trust and belief in us!
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2011 FESTIVAL - YOUTH FILM WORKSHOP
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Quechan Filmmaker, Dan Golding, teaches an introductory film workshop for youth and families. In this program, participants will learn about the tools and know-how required to produce their own short film. Taking place in Heritage Court inside the Autry museum at 2:30pm on Saturday November 19th.
Closing Night Reception
HONORING LYNN “NAY” VALBUENA
This year we honor an extraordinary woman in our community. For many years, Lynn Valbuena has been at the forefront of several Native American causes and been a champion to numerous people. Lynn “Nay” Valbuena is Vice Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in southern California. She has held numerous elected positions within the tribal government, including a term as Chairwoman and member of the Business Committee. The Business Committee is responsible for overseeing daily tribal governmental operations.
