Red Nation Celebration Institute Presents
25th Red Nation International Film Festival
The Authentic Voice of American Indian & Indigenous Cinema
Coming Virtually November 1-30, 2020
Upcoming Events
OCT 19, 2020
Press Conference of nominees includes Red Nation Honors
NOV 1, 2020
Music Concert Fundraiser Native Vote
NOV 2, 2020
Masterclass / Native Film Lab
NOV 3, 2020
USC Native Studies Center Announcement with Guests (TBA)
NOV 4, 2020
Masterclass / Native Film Lab
NOV 5, 2020
Masterclass / Native Film Lab
NOV 6, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 7, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 8, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 9, 2020
American Holocaust, Season 1: Episode 5
NOV 10, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 11, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 12, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 13, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 14, 2020
Film Screenings – Live Q & A with Filmmakers (TBA)
NOV 15, 2020
RNCI Red Nation Awards Show
View past awards shows at rednationtv.com
NOV 16-29, 2020
Retrospective Film program with Q & A – one film a day, Q & A with filmmakers
NOV 30, 2020
American Indian Holocaust Ceremony
YOU can get involved in creating systemic change through the arts with the longest standing Native Arts & Cultural organization in Los Angeles and the largest Indigenous International Film Festival in the world.
Our foundation is uniting creatives within our community to bring together a greater voice to the entertainment industry and the world at large. Red Nation Celebration Institute is honored and proud to work with strong leaders within our Native Nations across Indian Country, America and our Indigenous talent from directors, producers, writers, actors and crew in front of and behind the camera, fostering the next generation of talent and leaders. #NativesInChargeOfTheirNarrative
2019 Award Winners
Best Picture, Once Upon a River
Directed by Haroula Rose
Best Director, Haroula Rose
Once Upon a River
Best Actress, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Best Actor, Tatanka Means
Once Upon a River
Best Documentary, Women of the White Buffalo
Directed by Deborah Anderson
Best Animated Short, Dak’Toka Taíno
Directed by Alba Garcia
Best Environmental Documentary, The Condor & The Eagle
Directed by Clement Guerra, Sophie Guerra
Best Documentary Short, Sacheen: Breaking the Silence
Directed by Peter Spirer
Best Live Action Short, Three Feathers
Directed by Carla Ulrich
Best Student Short, Hollywood Indian
Directed by Gabrielle Norte
RNCI Courage Award
Montano Rain
RNCI Edward R. Roybal Award
Albino Garcia
RNCI Marlon Brando Award
Sacheen Littlefeather
RNCI Native Women in Film Award
Merata: How Mum Delonized the Screen
RNCI Chief Dan George Award
Les Lo Baugh Jr.
RNCI Native Film Consultant Award, Chief Phillip Jr. Whiteman
For the film Hostiles