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Here’s What People Are Saying About Red Nation Film Festival

The California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) was humbled and proud to receive the ‘Tribute Award’ from the 7th Annual Red Nation Film Festival November 9, 2010 in recognition of the importance of protecting Native American cultural resources. Following the announcement, the NAHC received compliments from Kumeyaay, Paiute and Pomo tribes and a special thank you from Preston J. Arrow-weed, Quechan/Fort Yuma Elder and actor.

Dave Singleton
California Native American Heritage Commission

Chaske Spencer of NEW MOON winner of Best Actor at the 6th Annual Red Nation Film Festival in November for his pop-culture role in “The Twilight Saga New Moon”

“I was so happy to hear about the BEST ACTOR award. It means a lot to be recognized by the RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL for my work and I am excited to know that it had an impact on people.” states Chaske Spencer, plays the role of Sam in The Twilight Saga New Moon.

Chaske Spencer – Actor

I won Best Actor in a Supporting Role last night. A big thank you to the Red Nation Film Festival, Joanelle and all the other winners for some incredible films. I am blessed.

Gil Birmingham – Actor

Joanelle – the combination of your integrity and the warmth felt at the closing ceremony will surely sustain and endure for years to come.

Aitken Pearson – Director/CANGLESKA WAKAN
The Sacred Hoop

Thank you for a deeply felt experience of the sharing of your culture and other cultures at the Red Nation Film Awards last night. It was a historical night. I am so honored for the Native Hawaiian people that “Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty” was awarded Best Environmental Film. Mahalo.

Catherine Bauknight – Director/”Hawaii A Voice For Sovereignty”

Thank you Joanelle-What a beautiful and heart filled night!

Sandy Fox – Film Producer

Congratulations! You worked hard and deserve the best.

Patricia Foulkrod – Film Director/Producer/Ted Turners TNT- The Native Americans

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Mission Driven

We are the longest standing Native women-led, Indigenous media, arts and cultural nonprofit enterprise in the City of Los Angeles, since 1995 serving Indian Country and the entertainment industry. RNCI mission replaces racist, erasive American Indian stereotypes with recognition, new vision, arts, culture and economic prosperity by placing American Indian & Indigenous Filmmakers at the forefront of the entertainment industry while amplifying cinematic excellence with an emphasis on initiatives for Native women, girls, and youth.

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Creating systemic change through the arts and media. Storytelling is what we do. We have increased the visibility of American Indian & Indigenous filmmakers and communities through our ground-breaking year round programs, initiatives, events in creating content with the revitalized vision of our own narrative as contemporary people. We work in a variety of media platforms and educational institutions, in conjunction with partners from around the world.

Legacy of Excellence

RNCI’s legacy is rich with cultural excellence. Our leadership actively implements a vision for the future of cinema: one in which American Indian perspectives are authentically pictured, recognized, and valued in a way that promotes strong Native identities, economic outcomes, equity, and wellness for our communities. We deliver increased representation of Native peoples in popular culture, both in front and behind the camera with our Film Festivals, RNCI Crew, a Native Studies Center at USC and Red Nation Television Network the first media streaming company, predating Netflix and others.

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