Native Reel Cinema Fest

04/29/2026

Stay tuned for my info.

02/15/2026

We are beyond proud to share this beautiful moment. ✨

The incredibly talented Amber Midthunder graced the red carpet wearing a stunning Seminole patchwork dress gifted to her during this year’s Tribal Fair & Powwow by our very own Seminole Tribal member and gifted fashion designer Lenora Roberts.

To see our traditional patchwork represented with such elegance and pride on the red carpet means so much to our community. Amber, thank you for honoring the Seminole Tribe of Florida with grace, strength, and beauty.

From all of us.
Mvto thank you. ❤️

02/12/2026

My heart is so full.

What we experienced at Native Reel Cinema Festival 2026 was more than just an event — it was community, culture, love, and vision coming together in the most powerful way. Truly the best NRCF we’ve ever had. A dream brought to life.

First, deep gratitude to the Hollywood Councils office and Councilman Christopher Osceola, the incredible team at the Hard Rock — the Hard Rock Staff, SMP, SMP Live Events, Hard Rock Security, and the Tribal Fair & Powwow Committee. Your professionalism, patience, and support helped us move with excellence every single day.

To our extraordinary special guests — you honored us with your presence, your talent, and your spirit:

LITEFOOT
Keith Secola
Genevieve Gros-Louis
Arvol Lookinghorse
Sage Trudell
Heather Rae
DOGGFACE
Michael Spears
Tazbah Chavez
Justin Deegan
And last but not least, Amber Midthunder

Each of you brought something powerful and unforgettable to this festival.

And to all the Filmakers of the very beautiful films we screened this year and a very special congratulations to Montana Cypress for having a sold out crowd for his short film “Becoming Buffalo “.

Also the special tributes for the fallen, not forgotten heroes who helped sculpt NRCF and Native cinema.

And most of all… my heart belongs to my family, staff, and volunteers. The ones behind the scenes. The ones running nonstop. The ones who never complained. The ones who believed in this vision:

Spencer Battiest
Iretta Tiger
Cindy Benitez
Tous Tiger
David Diaz
Carrie Dilley
Van Samuels

And so many others who stepped up in ways big and small.
You made this happen. You made it beautiful. You made it historic.
Mvto. THANK YOU.

DreamsIntoReality

02/04/2026

01/31/2026

We are in full affect!

01/31/2026

🎬✨ Native Reel Cinema Festival 2026 ✨🎬

Native Reel Shorts Program 2 is coming in hot!

A powerful lineup of new and upcoming Indigenous directors bringing entertaining, innovative, and bold short films to the big screen. Fresh voices. New visions. Stories you don’t want to miss.

📅 Tomorrow – January 31st
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
🎥 Grand Ballroom D

Come discover the future of Indigenous cinema and support the next generation of storytellers.

🎞️🔥 See you at the movies!

SupportIndigenousArtists HardRockHollywood 🎬

01/30/2026

🎬 TODAY AT 1PM! 🎬
Native Reel Cinema Festival kicks off at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
📍 Grand Ballroom D
We’re starting strong with a Short Film Block, followed by
✨ Classic Native films
✨ South Florida premieres
✨ Engaging & powerful Q&A panels
✨ Beautiful tributes honoring Indigenous storytelling
If you love film, culture, and stories that move the spirit—this is where you need to be.
🎥 Come on out and join us… I’ll see you at the movies.
NativeStories 🎞️✨

01/30/2026

This Sunday, Feb. 1st at 1PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Seminole Ballroom

We gather in gratitude to honor a man whose heart, humility, and talent have meant so much to our community. 💛

Please join us for a special tribute to our dear friend, Graham Greene—a beloved storyteller whose work and spirit continue to inspire Native cinema and uplift Indigenous voices everywhere.

This is more than a tribute—it’s a moment of love, remembrance, and celebration of a legacy that lives on through story, song, and community.

Come be with us.

This Sunday, Feb. 1st at 1PM
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Seminole Ballroom

Mvto.

01/29/2026

🎬✨ Kicking Off Native Reel Cinema Festival 2026! ✨🎬
We’re starting things strong with Native Reel Short Program 1 — a powerful collection of innovative short films by talented Native & Indigenous filmmakers from around the world 🌎🔥

📍 Hollywood Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
🎥 Grand Ballroom D – Screening Room
🗓 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This screening is part of our Tribal Fair & Powwow weekend

🎟 FREE EVENT

Come celebrate Indigenous storytelling, creativity, and culture on the big screen. Bring your friends, grab a seat, and enjoy some great flicks!
Mvto 🙏🎞️

01/28/2026

🤝 MEET & GREET ANNOUNCEMENT 🤝
Join us for a special Meet & Greet with six incredible Native artists and creatives during Tribal Fair & Powwow / Native Reel Cinema Festival:

✨ LITEFOOT
✨ Keith Secola
✨ Tazbah Chavez
✨ Michael Spears
✨ Amber Midthunder
✨ DOGGFACE

📅 Saturday, January 31st
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Grand Ballroom C

Come meet, connect, take photos, and celebrate Native excellence all in one place.

Stay tuned for more information.

Mvto 🤍🎬