NFMLA InFocus: Indigenous Cinema

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) presents its November Monthly Film Festival, featuring three programs: November Shorts, InFocus: Indigenous Cinema, and the Los Angeles Premiere of Anima, the debut narrative feature from writer-director Brian Tetsuro Ivie.

The festival opens with November Shorts, a collection of short films exploring family drama, immigration, grief, friendship, and human connection.

Next, InFocus: Indigenous Cinema showcases films by Indigenous storytellers from around the world, highlighting Indigenous traditions, cultural identity, community, ancestry, and anti-colonial themes.

The evening concludes with the Los Angeles Premiere of Anima, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year. The visually rich film explores grief, connection, and legacy through humor and the relationship between two guarded strangers.

NFMLA celebrates filmmakers from all backgrounds year-round through its general and InFocus programs. This project is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Schedule

Program 1 – November Shorts

2:30–3:00 PM: Pre-Reception
3:00–5:00 PM: Film Program
5:00–5:15 PM: Audience Q&A

Program 2 – InFocus: Indigenous Cinema

5:15–5:45 PM: Pre-Reception
5:45–7:30 PM: Film Program
7:30–7:45 PM: Audience Q&A

Program 3 – Feature Narrative: Anima

7:45–8:15 PM: Pre-Reception
8:15–9:45 PM: Film Screening
9:45–10:00 PM: Audience Q&A

Accessibility: South Park Center is ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible. For accessibility requests, contact info@nfmla.org at least 72 hours before the event.

Cost: $15 Single Program Ticket /$30 All Access Pass