There is a staggering amount of entertainment out there thanks to the internet. For those who grew up in a time when there were only three channels it is trulystaggering but thousands upon thousands of platforms is essentially par for the course these days.
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The Write Stuff: Native Participants Picked For 2016 Native American Writers Lab
LA Skins Fest, a Native American film festival, in partnership with Comcast/NBCUniversal, CBS Entertainment Diversity and HBO, announced a week ago Friday they have selected seven participants for the inaugural Native American TV Writers Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native American writers.
Hilarious Series on Skinsplex – The Online Native Film Website
Viewers interested in original Native content in a multitude of genres need look no further than the Skinsplex streaming website. One great original series, Wave, about a funny and foul-mouthed Native Hollywood insider by the name of “Bung” who is battling personal demons – is now available for free.
Native American TV Writers Lab seeks applicants for new program
The first ever Native American TV Writers Lab will take place in Los Angeles, California.The new program is being spearheaded by the LA Skins Fest in partnership with NBCUniversal, CBS Entertainment Diversity and HBO.
“Escape” Shows Harsh Reality of Native American Youth – Best Student Film at LA SKINS FEST
“OMG! We won Best Student Film???? at the LA SKINS FEST!” was the enthusiastic reaction from Beverly Santicola. Beverly is a co-executive producer of the film, “Escape,” the first film ever produced by the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe (UMUT) Youth.
CULVER CITY’S LA SKINS FEST RAISES THE PROFILE OF NATIVE AMERICAN FILMMAKERS
Featured films include “Wind Walkers,” about an ancient curse, and “#NightsLikeThese,” about the desensitizing effects of social media
When film director Ian Skorodin noticed that there wasn’t a film festival for Native Americans in Los Angeles, he decided to start his own: LA Skins Fest.
COMCAST CELEBRATES NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WITH CURATED COLLECTION OF CONTENT
n recognition of Native American Heritage Month each November, we celebrate the rich culture of the Native American communities with a collection of content across our Xfinity On Demand platforms.
Miracle Dolls, Well Hung Heart and Nickels & Bones Rock LA SKINS Musicfest in Hollywood
The 5th Annual LA SKINS MusicFest took over the Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theater in Hollywood in September to give audiences a taste of the rich variety in Native music. LA SKINS founder Ian Skorodin, Choctaw, initiated the MusicFest in 2010 “to celebrate contemporary Native American music and to shed the stereotypical view of Native music.
Comcast Gives A Major Glimpse Into The Lives of Native Americans This November
November is Native American Heritage Month, a tradition established to give recognition to the Native American population’s contributions to U.S. society. The national month-long designation began in November 1990, but influential Native Americans, including Dr. Arthur C. Parker and Rev. Sherman Coolidge, have been advocating for awareness since almost one hundred years ago.
LA Skins Music Fest, Featuring Mia Sable and Tha Native
On Saturday, August 30, the 4th Annual LA Skins Music Fest takes place at the Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theater in Los Angeles. The event, which features successful Native American musicians, will also include a youth talent show for the third year in a row.