Cree actor Billy Merasty continues to shine in evolution of Indigenous storytelling
Merasty stars in award-winning dramas and crowd-pleasing TV comedies, including his latest, ‘Nika and Madison’
‘Monkey Beach’ Sweeps at Red Nation Film Festival Awards
The Red Nation Film Festival has announced the winners of the 2020 Red Nation Film Festival Awards, and Loretta Todd’s “Monkey Beach” swept with Best Picture, Lead Actress, Lead Actor and Best Director.
Oscar-Contender ‘Yanuni,’ From Director Richard Ladkani And Producer Leonardo DiCaprio, Documents Incredible Story Of Indigenous Brazilian Leader Juma Xipaia
When she was just 16, Juma Xipaia of Brazil’s Indigenous Xipaya people gave an interview in which she foresaw a challenging destiny for herself. “My future? Fighting for the Indigenous cause,” she said. “My life is going to be one of struggle.”
Legal Threat Targets You’re No Indian; Filmmakers Affirm Commitment to Accuracy and Dialogue
On November 24, 2025, the filmmakers of You’re No Indian received a cease-and-desist letter from attorneys representing the Pechanga Band of Indians and Chairman Mark Macarro. The letter demands that all screenings and distribution of the film be stopped, asserting concerns about research and representation.
Filmmakers Defend ‘You’re No Indian’ After Demand to Halt Screenings
The team behind the documentary You’re No Indian says they are facing an attempt to silence the Native voices in their film after receiving a cease-and-desist letter last week from attorneys for the Pechanga Band of Indians and Chairman Mark Macarro.
Pechanga Tribe issues cease-and-desist over ‘You’re No Indian’ film
The team behind the movie ‘You’re No Indian’ received a cease-and-desist letter this week from attorneys representing the Pechanga Band of Indians and its chairman, Mark Macarro, demanding all screenings and distribution of the documentary be halted.
Q&A: Joanelle Romero talks Native Women in FILM Festival
With the 92nd Academy Awards just days away, Oscar buzz is looming heavy over Hollywood. Not too far down the road, another cinema fixture is also gearing up: the 11th annual Native Women in FILM Festival.
Movie Press Releases | The LMGI & RNCI Partner to Promote Inclusivity & Equity with Native American Film Career Development Program
LMGI Partners with Red Nation Celebration Institute
The LMGI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has been hard at work on several fronts, including our partnership with Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI) in their Native American Film Career Development Initiative. We are working with RNCI to bring jobs and revenue to Native communities by teaching the art of Location Managing to Native Americans […]
Indigenous Films to Watch at the Virtual Red Nation Film Festival
Now in its 25th year, the Red Nation Film Festival looks to shine a light on the voices, stories, contributions and assets of contemporary Native peoples in replacing dangerous stereotypes that Native peoples face in media and academia.