Next Generation Native Film Showcase

Each year, emerging Native artists are invited to submit work to the Next Generation Native Film Showcase. This year’s festival will be held at the Lensic, and will include screenings of the selected films, and a Q&A panel. The festival gives filmmakers an opportunity to show their work to a wider audience and provides them with networking opportunities. Call for Entry Emerging Native filmmakers are invited to submit short films for this annual showcase. Submission Deadline: October 1 Selected works will be shown at the Lensic on October 27. Tickets on sale: Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10am. Tickets are free, general admission.