Merasty stars in award-winning dramas and crowd-pleasing TV comedies, including his latest, ‘Nika and Madison’

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

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

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 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

As spring unfolds, we encourage you to pause and reflect on how nature grows and blossoms around us. Just as the land teaches patience and care, let’s remember to lift

As spring unfolds, we encourage you to pause and reflect on how nature grows and blossoms around us. Just as the land teaches patience and care, let’s remember to lift

Each cover of Native Hoop Magazine aims to showcase remarkable talents from our community—individuals who remind us of our strength and inspire us to strive for greatness. Jesse’s story is

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,’ ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Spy Kids,’ ‘Mi Familia,’ ‘Uptown Saturday Night,’ ‘Up in Smoke,’ ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ and ‘The Social Network’ Among

The Franco-American Cultural Fund has unveiled the nine award winners from the American French Film Festival, which took place in Hollywood from Oct. 29- Nov. 3.

The 29th Annual Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF), Los Angeles’ premier Native and Indigenous film festival, will run November 8 – 16, with in person screenings at AMC The

The landscape has been changing for Indigenous people in film and TV, especially in the last several years. From acclaimed and award-nominated shows such as “Reservation Dogs,”

Every year, RED NATION CELEBRATION INSTITUTE celebrates the accomplishments of Native Women in Film & Television in All Media — with NWIFTV Festival, spanning from March 1 to 8 and

“I’m the first generation of my line who was actually able to grow up in the culture,” said the True Detective: Night Country star of being from the Seaconke Wampanoag

Partygoing in in full swing in Hollywood this week an industry ramping up for Sunday’s Oscars. Here is Deadline’s annual list of goings-on around town, with more events likely to

Get ready to roll out miles and miles of red carpet — it’s time to party this week in Los Angeles in celebration of the 96th annual Academy Awards. The

Get ready to roll out miles and miles of red carpet — it’s time to party this week in Los Angeles in celebration of the 96th annual Academy Awards. The

The 15th Native Women in Film Festival happens once again prior to the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The Matriarchs of Cinema/Women of Influence, which aims to decolonize the entertainment

The producers of “Common Ground” have a major reason to be proud. It won “Best Documentary Feature” at the Red Nation International Film Festival. #Powerjournalist Markos Papadatos has the recap.

We’re witnessing an undeniable Native American awakening right now. From Washington, D.C. to Hollywood, centuries of historic erasure and exploitation are slowly being righted with a focus on honest Indigenous

Marie Clements’ 2022 film, Bones of Crows, was selected to close the 28th Annual Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF), where it was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, among others.

In 2006, Red Nation Television Network — the brainchild of Native actress-director-producer Joanelle Romero, CEO-founder-owner-president of Red Nation Celebration Institute — kicked off the world’s first Native Indigenous streaming entertainment

The research firm, which released its Top 10 list of subscription streaming services this week, will host hundreds of industry leaders at the sixth annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and

Co-writer Katarina Ziervogel tells The Hollywood Reporter how amped bass sounds will allow Deaf people to feel the post-apocalyptic drama in their seats when the Canadian indie world premieres at

Red Nation International Film Festival Announces Lineup of 80 Films – 45 Directed by Women, 40 Women Screenwriters Natives in Charge of Their Narrative

The Red Nation International Film Festival, which spotlights American Indian and Indigenous cinema, has announced the line-up for its twenty-eighth edition, running November 1-12 in Los Angeles. 

The next generation of local filmmakers has arrived, and Violet Crown Cinema will showcase their work at an upcoming event sponsored by the Santa Fe Film Office.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is responding to the backlash they have been getting for several years about the #OscarsSoWhite, a social justice campaign that began on

If I were in a position of power in a studio, I would be inclusive and creative in how we approach this new genre of filmmaking. It’s evident to me

The next generation of local filmmakers has arrived, and Violet Crown Cinema will showcase their work at an upcoming event sponsored by the Santa Fe Film Office.

The upcoming Native Women in Film Festival will feature more than 30 films from Indigenous women directors – the largest number of films by Native women among film festivals this year.

Filmmaker Joanelle Romero has one huge regret about a moment she shared with Elvis Presley‘s daughter Lisa Marie Presley before her death.

“On Sacred Ground,” directed by husband-and-wife duo Josh and Rebecca Tickell, is an eye-opening and thought-provoking film on Standing Rock.

Although there is much to admire in “On Sacred Ground,” the first dramatic feature by environmental activist documentarians Josh and Rebecca Tickell, this technically polished indie effort is overall more

Climate justice and Indigenous rights are coming to the big screen in On Sacred Ground, a new dramatic movie that chronicles the 2016 construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline that

AMC Networks and the Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) will partner to promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives focused

ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive trailer for On Sacred Ground, the David Arquette-led environmental drama film from directors Rebecca and Josh Tickell.

Following the success of Dark Winds, starring Zahn McClarnon, AMC Networks is doubling down on indigenous Native American stories with a partnership with the Red Nation International Film Festival.

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are remembering Sacheen Littlefeather, who recently died on October 2 at the age of 75. In 1973, she took the stage at the Oscars

Incluvie has a rich history of welcoming all kinds of people into the conversation. Quite recently, I have talked with actress, filmmaker, recording artist, and founder of Red Nation Television

The Red Nation Celebration Institute, whose efforts have included training Native Americans to be location professionals and tribal film liaisons, will receive the Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild

The Red Nation Celebration Institute, whose efforts have included training Native Americans to be location professionals and tribal film liaisons, will receive the Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers Guild

The Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), whose efforts to train Native Americans to be Location Professionals and Tribal Film Liaisons, will receive the esteemed Trailblazer Award from the Location Managers

In the next two weeks, Indian Country is making use of multiple media formats to bring stories and images of the Indigenous experience to life. Highlights include a festival focused

A multi-purpose media and entertainment organization founded by Indigenous actress Joanelle Romero has received a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the annual Red Nation

Tina Lameman was recently presented with a Red Nation Award — a recognition that the television and film actress from Beaver Lake Cree Nation says is the equivalent of the

This weekend and next week, Indian Country is alive with events accentuating Native American Heritage Month. The ample eye-opening opportunities to appreciate and indulge in Indigenous brilliance include a pop

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The 26th Annual Red Nation International Film Festival will run Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 and will feature a combination of live and virtual events.

This weekend and next week, Indian Country is percolating with Santa Fe-based Indigenous film and art events leading up to Indian Market, as well as a cool California Powwow, and

Six years ago, April Reign unknowingly ignited a movement with one tweet: “#OscarsSoWhite they asked to touch my hair.”

Six years ago, April Reign unknowingly ignited a movement with one tweet: “#OscarsSoWhite they asked to touch my hair.”

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

The critically-acclaimed environmental feature documentary, KISS THE GROUND, recently garnered its 25th film festival award after the Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) bestowed its humanitarian honor, the Chief Dan

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

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

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

Lots of questions this week as Christmas Day has come and gone and we are just six days away from Oscar ballots going live. Are there upsets looming in a

When you grow up in Hollywood and your mother appears with Elvis Presley in 9 movies, stars in your eyes are inevitable. For Joanelle Romero (Apache), that stellar vision led

In today’s film news roundup, Kino Lorber has started a VOD platform, Tony Todd is starring in a horror-comedy, the Red Nation International Film Festival sets its lineup and ballet

Film industry veteran Joanelle Romero already keeps busy with a number of projects, including operating the Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI). Now, she is embarking on a new venture: Indigenous New Media.

A handful of Native American women wore red Tuesday to oppose violence and stand against what they say is systemic misrepresentation in mass media.

In 2018, in the United States, there has never been a television series starring a Native woman. Ever. The hit Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, co-created by Tina Fey, could

On this edition of Your Call, we discuss missing and murdered Indigenous women and the fight to raise awareness about this crisis. Why do these women and girls get so

Ojibwe Nation tribal member Winona LaDuke – Ralph Nader’s vice presidential candidate on the Green Party ticket in 2000 – appeared Feb. 23 at the 4th Native Women in Film

Resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline and other similar extractive projects was a recurring theme in the NWIF festival, which was founded by Joanelle Romero and highlights motion pictures by

Several films highlight a renewed sense of cultural pride experienced by young people in standing up to extractive industries. This year’s theme of the film festival is “Deliberate & Not Afraid.”

A red carpet is rolled out outside a theater, while cameramen hurriedly set up. Ushers poise in the doorway, programs at hand. Actors smile as lights flash and begin to

Part of the magic of Santa Fe Indian Market is how the presence of so many creative, smart people in town encourages — in just these few days in August

When Joanelle Romero stepped onto the set of “The Girl Called Hatter Fox,” she made history. She was the first Native American to carry a lead role in a contemporary

#WhyWeWearRED National Global Campaign initiative aims to bring awareness to Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women, fight sexual harassment, assault, inequality for women in all kinds of workplaces, including Native Youth

LOS ANGELES, CA Joanelle Romero is honored to be a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science to increase their efforts in diversity. Romero will lend her