Celebrating Native American Women in Entertainment

Join The WICT Network: SoCal for an evening celebrating Native American Women in Entertainment. The WICT Network: SoCal proudly presents Celebrating Native American Women in Entertainment, hosted by First Entertainment Credit Union. Join us for an evening with award-winning filmmakers Valerie Red-Horse Mohl and Yvonne Russo, featuring a special screening, panel discussion, audience Q&A and networking. They will share insights on Indigenous storytelling, representation and working in entertainment today. The event will also include a Native American prayer, participation from Native-owned businesses and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. Whether you work in entertainment or are passionate about authentic storytelling, we welcome you to this special evening. Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM First Entertainment Credit Union – Hollywood Branch 6735 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, California 90068 AGENDA 6:00 PM — Guest Check-In and Arrival 6:15–7:15 PM — Featured Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A 7:15–8:00 PM — Networking Mixer Special Promo Codes Available Students, The WICT Network members and organizations interested in attending may be eligible for special promotional codes. Please contact [email protected] for more information. ABOUT THE WICT NETWORK: SOCAL The WICT Network: Southern California serves entertainment, media and technology professionals throughout the region through leadership development, educational programming, mentorship and opportunities to build meaningful industry connections. Join us as we celebrate Native American women in entertainment, amplify Indigenous voices and come together for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection. Watch Trailers Featuring the Work of Valerie Red-Horse Mohl Naturally Native — Written, Produced, Co-Directed and Starring Valerie Red-Horse Mohl Official Sundance Film Festival Selection MANKILLER — Directed and Produced by Valerie Red-Horse Mohl Documentary on Wilma Mankiller, the Cherokee Nation’s first woman Principal Chief Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae — Trailer Directed and Produced by Yvonne Russo 2025 Humanitas Prize Recipient | 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award Nominee VIVA VERDI! — Feature Documentary Trailer Directed, Produced and Written by Yvonne Russo 2026 Academy Award® Nominee — Best Original Song Click the link to watch: https://www.jolt.film/watch/vivaverdi Links to additional work by Yvonne Russo: https://yvonnerusso.com/video/