LA SKINS FEST: FRYBREAD FACE AND ME
October 14, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall, 3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
The USC School of Cinematic Arts, USC Visions & Voices,
USC Native American Student Assembly (NASA), and LA SKINS FEST, invite you to
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024
with a Special Theatrical Screening of
FRYBREAD FACE AND ME
Written and Directed by Billy Luther
Produced by Chad Burris
Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 14th, 2024
Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
All USC main entry points are open. Main pedestrian entrances are accessible 24/7. The McClintock and McCarthy entrances provide pedestrian and vehicle access 24/7; other vehicle entrances are open on weekdays from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more about the expedited access procedures.
About Frybread Face and Me
“Explores the humor and joy in finding your footing with family and the strength that comes from embracing your heritage” — Marya E. Gates, RogerEbert.com
Written and directed by Native American filmmaker Billy Luther of the Navajo, Hopi, and Laguna Pueblo tribes and executive produced by Taika Waititi, Frybread Face and Me follows two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and about themselves.
Provided courtesy of ARRAY Releasing. Running time: 83 minutes.
About LA SKINS FEST
The Festival is an initiative of the Native American non-profit the Barcid Foundation and aims to showcase the rising talent in Native American filmmaking. This year the LA SKINS FEST is expanding the screening series to accommodate the growing talent in Indian Country.
The prestigious LA SKINS FEST ranks among the country’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering for film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, and critics. The LA Skins Fest is considered a major launching ground for Indian Country’s most talked about films. Founded in 2007, the Los Angeles Skins Fest, presented in the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, is a 6-day multicultural event celebrating the art of film, TV and new media. The Los Angeles Skins Fest’s long-standing commitment is to join filmmakers and film connoisseurs together to experience great cinema. The exciting schedule consists of dozens of filmmakers presenting their newest works, special artist development programs, tributes to community leaders, special events, and remarkable films. Festival headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA.
Visit the Official LA SKINS FEST Website: https://laskinsfest.com/
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Visit the LA SKINS FEST YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SKINSFEST
About USC Native American Student Assembly (NASA)
USC’s home for Native American Students, a place to learn for all! #AskANative! We are here to represent the vibrancy and strength of our diverse Native American community at USC. Weekly meetings are on Wednesday from 7pm – 8pm. Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our members and events as well! @uscnasa
Check-In & Reservations
This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.
All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.
Accessibility Needs
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Director of Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
Parking
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This program is generously sponsored by
For more information about upcoming programming and events offered by
USC Visions and Voices, please visit their website
Contact Information
Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu