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

Created in 1995, RNCI is the longest standing Native Arts & Cultural nonprofit in the City of Los Angeles, is dedicated to increasing American Indian & Indigenous employment in the media industry, at all levels both in front and behind the camera, do away with negative stereotypes, and advocate for media policy that benefits all Native communities. RNCI is also the organization that founded the American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles and the first Native Film Festival *Red Nation International Film Festival, *Native Women in FILM and *Red Nation Television Network. RNCI works closely with Studios, Film Producers in premiering their Award winning films at RNCI Red Nation International Film Festival therefore aligning with RNCI’s mission of cementing Native images at the forefront of the industry, highlighting the very best American Indian & Indigenous contributions in film, television, comedy, music and the arts which increases the employment ranks of First Nation Peoples.
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31 YEARS OF IMPACT

Elevating Native and Indigenous Voices Through Storytelling

Celebrating Culture & Community

Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) is the largest Native & Indigenous Film Festival in the U.S. and worldwide!

The first of its kind in Los Angeles.