Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI) is a nationally recognized Native and Indigenous media arts coalition dedicated to creating systemic change through film, television, media, and the arts. RNCI’s extensive network is comprised of strategic alliance partners, industry leaders, Tribal organizations, Native-led nonprofits, and community coalitions throughout the United States. Together, these partnerships strengthen opportunities for Indigenous filmmakers, artists, storytellers, and communities while advancing RNCI’s mission: “Natives in Charge of Their Narrative” and “Who Tells the Story Matters.” Our partners and alliances include:
Film Festivals
ImagineNATIVE
Outfest
American Indian Film Festival
ALLIANCE PARTNERS
Location Managers Guild International
Crewvie
New Mexico Film Office
NYC Media & Entertainment
IATSE Local 480
Nebraska Film Office
Passed Alliance Partners
Albuquerque Film Office, 2021 – 2024
Southern Kentucky Film Commission, 2023 – 2024
Film LA, 2017 – 2021
Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall dedicated to Native Cinema in screening RNIFF ‘Monthly Film Series’, 2020 – 2022
Semillas Community Schools, 2007 – 2020
Laemmle Theatres, 2000 – 2019
USC Price School of Public Policy, 2017 – 2021
NWIF MEDIA COALITION PARTNERS
University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy
University of Southern California Bedrosian Center on Governance
Why We Wear RED Media Coalition
Indigenous Concepts Consulting