Red Nation Celebration Institute receives the LMGI ‘Trailblazer Award’ 2022
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WILD INDIAN
Two men learn to confront a traumatic secret they share involving the savage murder of a schoolmate.
Award-winning film nominated at 26th Red Nation International Film Festival for RNCI Red Nation Awards Best Picture, Best Director, Outstanding Actor in Leading role (WINNER Micheal Greyeyes), Outstanding Supporting Actor Chaske Spencer.
‘It was an honor to be cast as Michael Greyeyes mom in Wild Indian, director’s choice. Thank you Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.’ – Joanelle Romero
RNCI Red Nation Awards https://www.rednationff.com/winners-2021/
Nominated for Golden Globes, Gotham Awards, Spirit Awards and Emmy Awards.
RNCI LEGACY
The Red Nation Celebration Institute was founded in 1995 by Joanelle Romero, humanitarian, award-winning filmmaker – short listed for an Academy Award, actor, and member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and SAG/Aftra.
Edward James Olmos presenting to Joanelle Romero founder of Red Nation Celebration Institute the LMGI TrailBlazer Award at the LMGI Award Ceremony August 2022.
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Red Nation Television Network
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Joanelle Romero Companies
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Entertainment Industry Impact Report
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American Indian Heritage Month: 2006
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RNCI Crew
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California Native Film Commission
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New Mexico Native Film Commission
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Red Nation Conversation Series
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