The 8th annual Lumbee Film Festival takes place July 6, 2026 in Pembroke, NC. The festival showcases bold, original new films made by American Indians, with special interest in those from Southeastern American Indian communities and especially members of the Lumbee Tribe of NC but any active member of a tribe is encouraged to apply.
The Festival takes place during Lumbee Homecoming, which is the largest American Indian cultural celebration in North Carolina and the Southeast.
“The Lumbee Film Festival is for Native American filmmakers and for anyone who loves movies,” said Festival Director Cheyenne Oxendine. “This year’s films cover important topics the world needs to hear — and we need to share.”
The Lumbee Film Festival is a partnership between the Lumbee Tribe of NC and the Cucalorus Film Foundation.
Lumbee Film Festival supports the growth of independent filmmaking in the American Indian community. Stay tuned for more info about awards at this year's festival.
