Experience American Indian Cinema

RED NATION is pleased to announce our new Film Festival website.  www.rednationfilmfestival.com.

5th Annual Los Angeles RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL

November 13th – 16th, 2008 

“The Aratani Japan America Theatre”

“The Premiere American Indian Film Festival ~ Experience American Indian Cinema ~ 4 days ~ 26 hours of American Indian films, music, panels, Red is Green Carpet, fashion in Los Angeles the Entertainment Capital of the World”

Congratulations Filmmakers

2008 RNFF AWARD WINNERS

• Best Director - Suree Towfighnia, Standing Still Nation

• Best Feature – Frozen River, Chip Armian, Heather Rae

• Best Producer – Courtney Hermann, Standing Still Nation

• Best Documentary – Standing Silent Nation

• Best Short – Myth of Discovery, Philomena Salem

• Best Environmental Film – Red Lake The Sacred Heart of Our People, Tom Barrett Jr., Brittany Kingbird, Emilio Mendoza, Sally May, Jordan Neadeau, Kayla Neadeau, Lila Beaulieu

• Best Supporting Actress – Missy Upham, Frozen River

• Best Audience Award – The Garden, Scott Hamilton Kennedy

• Native Women in Film & Television - When Your Hands Are Tied WOMEN OF "WHEN YOUR HANDS ARE TIED"

Mia Boccella Hartle - Producer/Director/Editor;Marley Shebala (Dine'/Zuni) - Co-Producer; lsie Kahn (Eagle woman) (Dine') - Consultant (Elsie Kahn provided spiritual guidance for this film. We prayed together throughout the film that we would proceed with the proper intentions and that our film could be a positive reflection for all Native Youth. Elsie's support was vital to the making of this film!)

Featuring: Jeneda Benally (Dine') from Blackfire;Nette Kahn (Dine'); Jessica Atsye (Pueblo of Laguna)
Nicole Munoz (Dine')

President Elect Obama was honored with the "Red Nation Vision Award,"

Governor Richardson was given the “Edward Albert Jr Indigenous Film Award,”

Marlon Brando was honored with the “Brando Award,”

George Burdeau received the “Lifetime Achievement Award,”

TNT Network was given the “Best Network Award,” 

Pechanga Tribe was honored with the “Television Heritage Media Award”

Los Angeles, CA is the Entertainment Capital of the World and home to the Largest American Indian Urban Community in the Country. Red Nation Film Festival (RNFF) was founded 6 years ago by American Indian actor and award-winning director/producer Joanelle Romero and has become known worldwide as the best venue for marketing American Indian & Indigenous Independent Films, including Native Women in Film & Television. 

Within the first three years RNFF positioned itself as the only American Indian Film Festival in Los Angeles, RNFF has become the largest and most prestigious celebrations of American Indian motion picture art form in Los Angeles, and includes screenings, world premieres, Documentaries, Environmental Films, Film Awards, and the Red is Green carpet star-studded Night of Tribute Awards Ceremony. RNFF is being held during the Annual American Indian Heritage Month and is the Premiere American Indian Film Festival in the City of Los Angeles.

California Film Commission, American Indian Film Festival Institute Tribal Touring Program, First Nations Films, New Mexcio Film Office, Writer's Guild of America West, Directors Guild, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, International Indigenous Sacred Women's Council, Help the Earth Environmental Youth Empowerment, Red Nation Television Channel.

Red Nation Film Festival is dedicated to breaking the barrier of racism by successfully replacing American Indian stereotype with recognition, new vision, arts, culture and economic prosperity by placing American Indian Filmmakers at the forefront of the entertainment industry and to introduce American Indian filmmakers to larger, global mainstream audiences.

American Indians are the original storytellers.

RNFF serve’s as an advocacy/liaison organization to the entertainment industries, arts, social, environmental communities as well as educational institutions in Los Angeles, the State of California and world.  

The Festival theme, "Red is Green," serves to expand the boundaries of how American Indians have typically been defined in our culture and to also inspire audiences with the sacred personal relationship to Mother Earth that our tribes have kept alive.

November 13 though the November 16, 2008
5th Annual Los Angeles RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL

“The Premiere American Indian Film Festival ~ Experience American Indian Cinema ~ 4 days ~ 26 hours of American Indian films, music, panels, fashion in the Entertainment Capital of the World Los Angeles”

5th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL ~ November 13th – 16th, 2008 ~ “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”

For more information please call 818 904 9256, email: info@rednation.com for up-dated partnerships, sponsors, and VIP ticket information.  

This event includes: Screenings, workshops, panels, live music and VIP parties to celebrate American Indian contributions in film.

Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This event includes: Red is Green Carpet Event - Feature Film, Honoring those who have contributed to positive portrayal of American Indian presence in the media, on screen and in our culture. Award Ceremony, Industry Mixer Party with Live Music, Apperizers.

Venue: “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”

Friday, November 14, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This event includes: American Indian themed Feature Films; Shorts; Documentary's; International Indigenous Films; California Indian Films; Environment Films; Native Heritage Films; Native Women in Film & Television; Cross-Cultural Films; Red Nation Student Women Films.

Venue: “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”

Friday, November 14, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In partnership with Michael Smith, American Indian Film Institute Tribal Touring Program.

This event includes: films directed and produced by native youth.

FREE -- All schools welcomed.

Venue: “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”

Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This event includes: American Indian themed Feature Films; Shorts; Documentary's; International Indigenous Films; California Indian Films; Environment Films; Native Heritage Films; Native Women in Film & Television; Cross-Cultural Films; Red Nation Student Women Films.

Venue: “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”, 244 S. San Pedro, Los Angelels CA 90012 

Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 11:30 am to 5:00 pm

Red Nation FILM LAB includes: Directors’ Chair, Producers’ Chair, Workshops and Panels with Filmmakers & industry professionals.

Venue: “The Aratani Japan America Theatre”, 244 S. San Pedro, Los Angelels CA 90012 

Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

5th Annual Red Nation Film Festival
RE-SCHEDULED  ~ Due to Los Angeles fires last day of RNFF ONE DAY - 11 HOURS of American Indian Cinema

has been re-scheduled to ----

Sunday, DECEMBER 7, 2008

Event Venue: Casa De Sousa – 213 687 0363
Event Locations: 634 N. Main ST. – Los Angeles, CA 90012
Event Times: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Event Cost: VIP All Day Pass $99.00; Per Film $7.00

**** TAKE NOTE: SEATING IS LIMITTED – ORDER TICKETS RSVP @ 818 904 9256 or email us @ info@rednation.com

For information on line-up of films and times visit: www.rednationfilmfestival.com

VIP RESERVED THEATRE SEATING: $400.  (4 seats includes opening, closing, all screenings, 2 tickets per panel,2 tickets wrap
party)
Your choice of theatre seating.VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $150.00 (Includes 2 tickets to Opening Night; 1 ticket to a panel of
choice, All Films)
* Opening Night Gala A Night of Tribute- $30.00 Ticket; Student w/I.D. $15.00
* Closing Night - $20.00 per ticket, Student w/ID $10.00
* Native Youth Films - FREE – Friday afternoon screening FREE - All Schools Welcome
* DAY ONE - $9.00 per film
* DAY TWO - $9.00 per film
* DAY THREE - $9.00 per film
* Special Screening (Saturday Afternoon, Friday & Saturday night - $12.00 per film
* Red Nation FILM LAB / Panels - $20.00 for each panel / VIP Passes all 6 panels $100 
* VIP RNFF Wrap Party – $13.00 Individual Ticket 

September 15, 2008.

Submissions of works in progress will be accepted. RNFF is only accepting films that have been made within 2006 - 2008.

ENTRY FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE JULY 3rd, 2008.

Click here to view/download the entry form in PDF format. 

NOVEMBER 1st though 30th, 2008

The 3rd Annual American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles

Red Nation Celebration (RNC), is an American Indian non-profit organization breaking the barrier of racism by successfully replacing American Indian stereotype with recognition, new vision, arts, culture and economic prosperity.

For more information, schedules of events, to buy tickets, please visit: www.rednation.com or call 818 904 9256.

The Third Annual American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles is the intellectual property and project of Red Nation Celebration.