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Next Generation Native Film Showcase

2026 Next Generation Native Film Showcase

Tuesday, October 27, 7 pm  |  Lensic Performing Arts Center

Deadline to submit: Thursday, October 1, 2026

 

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 showcase gives filmmakers an opportunity to exhibit their work to a wider audience and provides them with networking opportunities.

There are no thematic restrictions for entry, simply the following technical guidelines:

    • Each video file must be labeled with the artist’s name

To enter work, please visit this page. A screening fee will be provided to selected entries.

For more information, contact Program Manager Marcella Ernest, FutureVoices@lensic.org.