NM Media Industry Events

Game Developers Holiday Event THURSDAY (12/17)

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:35:00 +0000

Quick reminder/announcement about the Rio Grande IGDA (that's the International Game Developers Association) annual fundraiser:

NEW VENUE!!!

Join us at the Downtown Flying Star Restaurant (723 Silver Avenue Southwest) for the Rio Grande IGDA's third annual Childsplay Charity Fundraiser!

For the third year, New Mexico's game development community gets together to meet, talk, play games and raise funds for Childsplay, the "gamers charity". All proceeds from the night go to benefit UNM Children's Hospital.

How does Child's Play work? From the site:

"With the help of hospital staff, we've set up gift wish lists full of video games, toys, and movies. You can go to each hospital's list and buy a toy, and that toy will be sent to the hospital. Some of these kids are in pretty bad shape. Imagine being stuck alone in a hospital over the holidays, getting something from a fellow gamer would really raise their spirits. Some of the stuff the hospital will give away for kids to keep, while other gifts (like consoles) will be kept by the hospital for patients to use throughout the year."

For more information about Child's Play, visit: http://www.childsplaycharity.org/

To contribute directly to UNM Children's Hospital, visit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html/?_&id=21EIN5ZGOFY3U

For more details about the event... visit http://www.igda.org/albuquerque/3rd-annual-holiday-fundraiser

WHERE: Flying Star Restaurant, 723 Silver Ave., SW

WHEN: Thursday, December 17th 7:30 - 10:00 PM

COST: Minimum Suggested Donation: $10

Ultimatum's "Heaven" advances in National Film Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:47:00 +0000

New Mexico (and team Ultimatum) advances again to the final phase of the National Film Challenge with their latest piece, "Heaven."

The Film Challenge -- a national competition from the 48 Hour Film Project -- will announce its winners at NAB Show in Las Vegas in April.

Audience voting (and more about the film challenge) is online at: http://filmchallenge.org/Audience-Award-Voting/

And you can see a better rez version of their piece at: http://vimeo.com/8010270

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Eric Renz-Whitmore, Program Coordinator
ARTS Lab
GC: 505-993-6884
office: 505-277-2253
cell: 505-227-1086
http://artslab.unm.edu

REMINDER: Innovators Forum December 15th - New Mexico Angels: Receiving an angel investment for your company

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:58:00 +0000

A Very Cool event coming up next week in Los Alamos:

Innovators' Forum
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Hot Rocks Second Floor Conference Room
Los Alamos, NM

New Mexico Angels: Receiving an angel investment for your company

John J. Chavez is the President of the New Mexico Angels. Since Mr. Chavez has become President, the New Mexico Angels have seen an increase of over 100% in investment in new companies. Additionally, the New Mexico Angels are leading investment deals instead of following the VC's into the deals. Lastly, Mr. Chavez has created the New Mexico Angels technology showcase forums which allows the New Mexico Angels technology partners, LANL, Sandia and UNM, to showcase technology available for licensing to New Mexico Angel members and guests.

John J. Chavez is the also the President of Tafoya and Brainerd Partners LLC, a nationwide business development consulting firm. Mr. Chavez has been an active angel investor since 2003. Prior to creating Tafoya and Brainerd Partners LLC, Mr. Chavez was appointed by New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson as the Cabinet Secretary of the Taxation and Revenue Department. Mr. Chavez served as Cabinet Secretary for six years and as the President of the Federation of Taxation Administrators for one year.

Mr. Chavez received the following degrees from New Mexico State University.
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Art in Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

What is Innovators' Forum?
Entrepreneurs are the critical force behind innovation and new wealth creation in tech-based economies. Our mission is to provide innovators with a networking opportunity and fresh
insights into the world of start-ups, spin-offs and the management of small technology businesses.

RSVP contact
This event is free so bring your lunch and cookies and drinks will be provided. Register by contacting Kim Sherwood at 505-665-1305, or ksherwood@lanl.gov

Innovators' Forum is sponsored by the Northern New Mexico Connect, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Technology Transfer Division and LANL Community Programs Office.

SFFF Online/Mobile Distribution - TODAY!

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Hey everyone!

One of the big themes I've been seeing for the past year + is the desire of filmmakers and other content creators to get their work online -- and be paid or receive funding for doing so. That's why I'm especially excited to be moderating today's Santa Fe Film Festival panel on "Online/Mobile Distribution: Indie Dollars or Indie Delusions?"

It's an aptly named panel and one that I hope adds a dose of reality -- and provides suggestions for real success -- in this rapidly changing area.

Many thanks to Michael Hare and the SFFF team for putting together this and so many great panels and workshops. I hope to see you there! (more info at: http://www.santafefilmfestival.com/Intro)

FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2009

Hotel Santa Fe
Kiva B

1:00-2:30pm
Online/Mobile Distribution: Indie Dollars or Indie Delusions?

The reality of traditional distribution can be daunting. Few indie films see a significant theatrical release. Some get on TV, but then mostly as "fungible goods" (that is, your magnum opus is only slightly more valuable to the network than a test pattern). DVD deals are relatively easy, but selling physical copies of anything is on a downward spiral. So how's an indie gonna make that investment back? How about distributing your content online and/or via mobile devices? Our panel explores the landscape of the marketplace, online/mobile release strategies and tactics, as well as the economic realities of this approach.

Panelists include:

Rob Markovich – Senior Director of Original Programming, Starz Media
Chuck Goldman – CEO, Apperian; formerly Director of Field Engineering and Professional Services for Apple
Madeline Herdrich – VP, Mobile, Paramount
Suzanne Stefanac – Director, AFI Digital Content Lab
Moderator: Eric Renz-Whitmore – Program Coordinator, ARTS Lab, UNM

NM Women In Film - Holiday Party

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:57:00 +0000

From NM Women in Film:

NM Women in Film Holiday Event

Join NM Women in Film in Santa Fe on Thursday, December 10th for a holiday mixer and conversation with New Mexico screenwriter, Donald Davenport. Donald's latest screenplay, "Christmas in Canaan", based on the novel by himself and Kenny Rogers, was picked up by Hallmark and produced earlier this year with actor/singer Billy Ray Cyrus. It will premiere on the Hallmark Channel later this month. Don't miss this opportunity to see the film, speak with Donald about his work and meet other film industry professionals over a cup of hot chocolate!

Tuesday, Dec 8th - 7:00pm: See the Film "Christmas in Canaan" at the Jean Cocteau Theatre (NM Film Museum). RSVP required, seating is very limited.

Thursday Dec 10th - 5:30pm: See the Film (on the small screen) at the home of Board Member Trish Lopez | 7:00pm Mixer and Q&A w/Donald Davenport. Free admission for WIF members, $15 donation for non-members. RSVP required. Location: 852 Hillcrest Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Please indicate in your RSVP whether you will be attending one or both events above, and feel free to contact us with any questions: (310) 266-4128 | trishalisha25@hotmail.com. See the new music video for the movie here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OOkSsq-244.

Happy Holidays from NM Women in Film!

*A reminder that our Holiday Food Drive continues through December 19^th. Feel free to bring any donations for New Mexicans in need to this event.*

Fwd: Innovators Forum December 15th - New Mexico Angels: Receiving an angel investment for your company

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:07:00 +0000

And more good opportunities to learn about entrepreneurship and investment from the good folks at Northern New Mexico Connect:

Innovators' Forum
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Hot Rocks Second Floor Conference Room
Los Alamos, NM

New Mexico Angels: Receiving an angel investment for your company

Open Coffee Event Reminder 12/10 in Santa Fe

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:46:00 +0000

For those of us interested in entrepreneurship and learning more about the local investment communities... Open Coffee Club events are a very good opportunity to meet in a casual setting. Thanks to Northern New Mexico Connect for sponsoring (and the Santa Fe Complex for hosting)!

Santa Fe Open Coffee Club

The Open Coffee Club is a "place for people who love startups to hang out and meet." There are Open Coffee Clubs all over the world, the first one being hosted by Saul Klein of London, England. The OpenCoffee Club was started to encourage entrepreneurs, developers and investors to organize real-world informal meetups to chat, network and grow. Meet people, find out what's going on and then go and take part.

Started in November of '08, the Santa Fe Open Coffee Club is an informal gathering time & place for NM entrepreneurs, VC's, and related people. Informal means people come and go and there is no set agenda. Become a member and learn details about the Santa Fe Open Coffee Club at:

http://opencoffee.ning.com/group/santafe

Details for the next meet up:

What: Santa Fe Open Coffee Club

When: Thursday December 10, 2009, 10:00 am to Noon

Where: Santa Fe Complex (http://sfcomplex.org/wordpress/contact-us)

Who: Anyone interested in startups in NM

This month's open coffee is being sponsored by Northern New Mexico (NNM) Connect. For more information on NNM Connect please visit: http://www.nnmconnect.net/

Hope to see you there!

New Visions 2009 - Winners Announced!

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:40:00 +0000

From the NM Film Office New Mexico Filmmakers Program:

Greetings everyone!
Attached is the announcement of our New Visions/New Mexico 2009 Winners. Thank you to all who applied and congratulations to this year's winners!
Cheers,
Trish

nm filmmakers
Trish Lopez
NM Filmmakers Program Director
NM Film Office
418 Montezuma Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 476-5611 | trish@nmfilm.com | www.nmfilm.com

New Mexico Film Office Announces Winners of

New Visions/New Mexico 2009

November 30, 2009

Contact: (505) 476-5611

SANTA FE – NM Film Office Director Lisa Strout and NM Filmmakers Program Director Trish Lopez today announced the eleven winners of the 2009 New Visions/New Mexico Contract Awards. Now in its fourth year, the program annually provides awards to local filmmakers to help fund their original narrative, documentary, animation and experimental films. This year's winners are listed below:

Animation

Frederick Aragon

Coyote Tales: Dark is My Light

Animation Alternate: Kate Brown, "Rosaruby Seeks and Finds"

Documentary

Melinda Hess

Letter from Cloudcroft

Brian Konefsky

Secession: Gene Youngblood

Eric Maddox*

A House Divided

Kate McCunn

Books in Between

Documentary Alternate: Brent Morris, "Flamenco School"

Experimental

Xuan Chen

Out

Robert Drummond

Almas

Experimental Alternate: Ethan Bach, "Retrieving Humanity"

Narrative

David Garcia

The Cuentos Project

Sydney Freeland

Drunktown's Finest

Kara Sachs*

King 4 a Day

Ewen Wright

Validation

Narrative Alternate: Mary Holyoke, "The Donor"

This year the NM Film Office is pleased to continue its relationship with Panavision, a major supplier of cameras and lenses for the film industry world-wide. They will once again provide the use of two motion picture camera packages (HD, 16 mm or 35mm) at no charge to the winners. Those names with asterisks (*) noted will each receive one of the packages.

In exchange for their New Visions award, winners are required to provide a range of service to the state as part of their contract. They will begin their contract work in early 2010. If any winners are unable fulfill their contracts, awards will be granted to the alternates in that category.

Our 2009 selection panel reviewed each New Visions proposal based on a number of criteria, including the artistic quality of the project, the applicant's demonstrated ability and creativity, managerial and fiscal competence, and the quality of proposed service offered to the state. Panelist names and biographies are listed below:

Gene Grant

From 2005 to present, Grant has served as the host of "New Mexico In Focus", a moderate weekly public affairs program on Albuquerque PBS affiliate, KNME. He is a contributor for Variety magazine and a columnist for Albuquerque, the Magazine. In his career he has served various organizations as a columnist, contributing reporter, board member, sales and marketing executive, Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Economic Development, and as a business liaison for Congresswoman Heather Wilson. Grant attended: Boston University and Framingham State College for his Masters degrees.

Lance Maurer

Born, raised and educated in New Mexico, Maurer worked as a Mechanical Engineer with Goodrich Aerospace, and as a self-employed contractor between 1997 and 2007. Since then, he became the founder and CEO of Cinnafilm, Inc. – a New Mexican company dedicated to changing the global landscape of digital image processing through innovative and affordable parallel-processing solutions. Prior to launching Cinnafilm, Maurer also wrote, directed, and produced three independent films and one music video: "American Alien" (2001 feature, 16mm), "The Legend of Aerreus Kane" (2002 short, 16mm), "Army Men" (2007 short, DV), and "Love Crash Heal by Soular" (2008 music video, HD).

Barbara Martinez Jitner

Martinez-Jitner is the President of El Norte Productions and the Executive Producer of the film "Bordertown" starring Jennifer Lopez and Antonio Banderas. "Bordertown" is based on Martinez-Jitner's real life experiences posing as a factory worker to uncover the dark world of grueling poverty, abuse, and murder in Juarez for her critically acclaimed documentary "La Frontera/The Border." She is the first Latina ever to be nominated for both a Golden Globe and an Emmy as an Executive Producer/Writer/Director of a television miniseries, "American Family – Journey of Dreams". She also wrote, produced and directed, "Behind the Mask" a documentary based on the life of Joaquin Murrieta, for the History Channel. She lives in both Santa Fe and Los Angeles and is currently developing several feature films for Gregory Nava, including "Zapata" for Disney, and "Tattooed Soldier" for HBO.

Patricia McInroy

A former New Visions/New Mexico contract recipient, Tricia has had her experimental work screened at numerous film festivals around the country and currently teaches in Albuquerque. She also serves as a volunteer photography instructor for youth who are incarcerated through the Fresh Eyes program.

TJ Nabors

A former NM resident, Nabors is a senior surfacer at DreamWorks Animation in Los Angeles, where she has worked both in visual development and in production of various projects including "Shrek 2", "Shrek the Third", and "Shrek the Halls", a holiday special for ABC. While living in Santa Fe, she served as the Rudd Endowed Chair in Animation at the Moving Image Arts Department, College of Santa Fe. After partnering in the award-winning interactive studio, Animism, LLC, Nabors served first as Technical Director, then as Art Director at Vinton (now LAIKA) Studios for five years, working in both nationally broadcast commercials and longer form projects. She creates work in a variety of mediums, has designed, art directed and executed interactive media, broadcast, short film, and features, as well as collaborated in theatrical works. Her personal interactive work has won numerous awards; and honors that have been awarded to projects in which Nabors has contributed include Emmy, Clio and Annie awards, as well as an Academy Award nomination.

For a wealth of information about other events conducted by the NM Filmmakers Program and the NM Film Office, please visit www.nmfilm.com. Congratulations to all of our 2009 winners!

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Free Screening: NM New Visions '08 Winner "The Sands of Time" (12/18)

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:44:00 +0000

From the NM Filmmakers Program:

Dear NM Filmmakers,

Please join us at a free screening of one of our New Visions 2008 winners in December:

"The Sands of Time"

By New Visions 2008 Winner Catherine Y. Fridey

-New Visions Free Screening-

NM Film Museum (Jean Cocteau Theatre)

Friday, December 18, 2009 at 6:00pm | Q&A with Filmmakers to follow

A free public screening of the demo reel for "The Fields of Yaru," the pilot episode for an entertaining and educational animation series "The Sands of Time," will take place on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 6:00PM at the Jean Cocteau Theater in Santa Fe (418 Montezuma). While examining an ancient burial chamber with her Egyptian colleague Mez, spunky Australian archaeologist Gill enters a tunnel which transports her back in time, where she gets to witness the elaborate rituals conducted by the gods in the Egyptian afterlife. Spellbound by the experience, she is suddenly caught by Egyptian guards and struggles to free herself. Will Gill be able find a portal back to the present and continue her adventures around the globe? There will be a question and answer session after the screening with Catherine Fridey and other team members working on the project.

For questions, please contact:

Catherine Y. Fridey

Enchanté Productions LLC

catherinefridey@comcast.net

nm filmmakers

Trish Lopez

NM Filmmakers Program Director

NM Film Office

418 Montezuma Ave.

Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 476-5611 | trish@nmfilm.com | www.nmfilm.com

NMWIF: Details for the Food Drive and Call for Volunteers

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +0000

From New Mexico Women in Film:

Apologies for the limited character space on the e-vite - below and attached are the full details on the Food Drive as they stand now, including drop-off locations in Santa Fe and Albuquerque - all drop off locations should be set up by the end of the week, if not a little earlier - We could use some volunteers the weekend of 11/21 and 22; and 12/5 and 12/6 to help encourage donation at the Sunflower Market spaces - anyone interested in helping out, please contact me directly at lisa@santafefilm.org - thanks in advance.

Please join us for the November Meeting of New Mexico Women in Film on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the New Mexico Film Museum, and help kick off the NMWIF Holiday Food Drive:

Doors open for Networking at 5:45pm, meeting starts at 6:30p. Meeting is open to members and non-members alike at no charge, but please bring non-perishable food donate-ables to support the Food Drive and help out local pantries – good condition, warm winter clothing is also accepted.

We are very excited to have Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish with us, who will accept an honorary membership in NM Women in Film and speak a little about the challenges of hunger and homelessness in New Mexico.

Santa Fe State Representative Brian Egolf will speak about the upcoming legislative session and the challenges facing our industry.

And we will show a very short screening of "The Other Side of the Tracks," a short film produced by students at the Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences on homeless teens in NM, winner of Mayor David Coss' 2007 Youth Film Contest.

If you can't join us on Thursday, please support our industry-wide Food Drive by dropping off donate-able items in any of the following places: the Production Office for the picture company you are working on, or on-set with the Craft service person on your show; either IATSE Local 480 office, in Santa Fe at 1418 Cerrillos Rd., or in Albuquerque at Channel 26/27 on 4^th and Tijeras ; the New Mexico Film Office on Montezuma in Santa Fe ; the commissary at Albuquerque Studios; Sunflower Marketplace, either in Santa Fe or in Albuquerque, and Flying Star Cafes in Santa Fe and Downtown in Albuquerque, now through December 20^th. NMWIF will arrange for pick up and delivery. If you would like to make arrangements for your own local bank, business, or favorite bar or restaurant to make space for a drop box on their premises, please e-mail (lisa@santafefilm.org) and we will arrange to deliver one, and then to pick-up and distribute.

Thanks in advance for helping us make this campaign a success, and for showing the larger community that supports us, that we are appreciative and eager to give back.

Tromadance NM this coming Weekend!

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:28:00 +0000

The Tromadance NM Schedule is up at: http://tromadancenm.blogspot.com

All shows will be screened at the Guild Cinema 3405 Central Ave., NE

Tromadance NM 2009 Schedule!

Friday, NOV 20th:
Mother's Day 7:00 pm
Tromeo & Juliet 8:45 pm
Opening Night Party
@ The Atomic Cantina! Doors @ 9 Show @ 10:30
TromaDance Drink Specials!!

Saturday, NOV 21st:
Shorts A 1:00 pm
Defective Man 2:45 pm
Fugue State 4:30 pm
Shorts B 6:15 pm
Black Devil Doll 8:00 pm

Sunday, NOV 22nd:
Shorts C 1:00 pm
In Trouble (Sneak Preview) &
Taintlight Double Feature! 2:45 pm
Shorts D 4:40 pm
Silent Night, Zombie Night 6:15 pm
Best Of & Awards Ceremony 8:00 pm

Shorts Block A:
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 1
Skeet Shooting
Oblivion Ep. 1
The Itch
Zebra Alaska
Face Full Of Sock
Numbers
Won't Be Going Home
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 2

Shorts Block B:
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 3
Dead Shit
Judge Rupert
Hunter's Moon
Super Pissed
Here Boy
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 4
Whale Of A Bible Tale

Shorts Block C:
Oblivion Ep. 2
Theodore
Chemical 12-D
Atom The Zombie Killer
The Scare Game
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 4
Le Cycle
The Bowl
Happy Anniversary
Romancing The Rail
Maggots
Fascinating Cadaverous

Shorts Block D:
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 5
FOAM
Mad Props
Suburban Heroes
In The Deathroom
Hunting The Great American Wind
Sunday
1 Square Mile Of Earth Ep. 6

NM Supercomputer gets Federal Funds

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:17:00 +0000

Governor Richardson Announces $41 Million in Federal Funding from the National Science Foundation for New Mexico Computer Projects

November 13, 2009
Alarie Ray-Garcia (505) 476-2248

State's Supercomputer enables Projects Eligibility for Funding

SANTA FE - Governor Richardson today announced that the National Science Foundation has awarded the University of New Mexico $41M for collaborative projects involving the state's supercomputer, Encanto.

The New Mexico Computing Applications Center, which oversees Encanto, is under contract for $5.3 million in support of those grants. The awards will provide funding over a five-year period to the supercomputing center.

"These grants recognize the value and importance of our supercomputing efforts," Governor Richardson said. "I am pleased that the center is on track to meet the goals I set for it: bringing new resources into the State that create jobs and grow high-tech capabilities, supporting STEM education, and generating revenues to make the center self sustaining."

The New Mexico Computing Applications Center grants cover a range of research that is important to New Mexico. The projects are as follows:

•    Data collection, analysis, and computer modeling of how climate change will impact mountain water systems in New Mexico.
•    Development of a long-term database that will provide scientists, decision makers, and citizens with the information needed to address environmental, social, and technological challenges.
•    Development of educational programs that employ the supercomputer.
•    Improve broadband access to colleges in New Mexico that are gateways to the supercomputer.

Additional information on the New Mexico Computing Applications Center can be found at www.newmexicosupercomputer.com

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@ AniMotion this Tuesday: Little Mermaid 20th Anniversary event

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:54:00 +0000

From AniMotion NM:

AniMotion NM: Little Mermaid 20th Anniversary

November 17th, 2009 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Disney's The Little Mermaid. Join us for a celebration

Info:
The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated feature produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the same name. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures, the film was originally released to theaters on November 17, 1989 and is the twenty-eighth film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series.

November 17, 2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid. AniMotion NM celebrates this anniversary with two of the Disney animators who worked on this feature: Dan Haskett, and Phil Young.

It's an evening of The Little Mermaid. Invite your friends and family! Children are welcomed.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 17th

6:30-7:50 The Little Mermaid
7:50-9:00 Q&A with Disney animators Dan Haskett and Phil Young

WHERE: UNM's ARTS Lab, 131 Pine St., NE (one block west of University Blvd; half a block north of Central)

COST: The event is free, but they can get pretty full so pre-register to save your seats: http://groups.adobe.com/posts/5e1bf30130

2008 New Visions Award winner (Kammer 2.1) Santa Fe screening (11/15)

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:21:00 +0000

Kammer 2.1: New Mexico Central Edition

- Santa Fe premiere -

Sunday, November 15, 2009

3:30–4:30PM

New Mexico Film Museum (formerly known as the Jean Cocteau Theater)

418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

This event is free and open to the public.

Kammer 2.1 is an experimental video series that explores intangible elements--preconceived notions, personal experience, nostalgia--that influence perceptions of central New Mexico. This vast collection of ultrashort vids stems from extensive field recordings conducted by Stephen Ausherman throughout the region's parks and public lands. Ausherman arranged his material to establish connections between otherwise incongruent reference points, and let emotional attachments play into his interpretations of the land and its cultures. He also invited a diverse array of local collaboration throughout the creative process.

K2.1 scored a New Visions Award in experimental film from the New Mexico Film Office in 2008. The project debuted in May 2009 as an interactive display at the Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center, and ran through August 2009 as part of the LAND/ART exhibitions.

Noted works from the K2.1 series include _Bovine Saga_, winner at the Leopold Legacy Film Series in Albuquerque; and _La 2e Peste_, finalist, WPA Experimental Media Series, Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC.

Stephen Ausherman is the author of _60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque_ (Menasha Ridge Press, 2008). He was an Artist-in-Residence for Blue Sky Project in Woodstock, Illinois, in 2008; and for Cornucopia Art Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota, in 2007. He also served as the 2005 Writer-in-Residence for Bernheim Forest in Kentucky, Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, and Buffalo National River in Arkansas.

Get more info at www.restlesstribes.com; http://www.restlesstribes.com/kammerfaq

Fwd: FW: High-Tech Meets Old World in Upcoming Santa Fe Found Exhibit

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:46:00 +0000

(Also) From the good folks at NM Department of Cultural Affairs:

High-Tech Meets Old World in Upcoming Santa Fe Found Exhibit

Santa Fe (Nov. 13, 2009) - When Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time opens at the New Mexico History Museum on Nov. 20, futuristic technologies will give visitors new, close-up views of the past.

Stephen Post, co-curator of the exhibit, worked with student interns from New Mexico Highlands University and former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists brought on board by the Department of Cultural Affairs to devise new ways to present old objects, including the 400-year-old Palace of the Governors.

Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time combines historical documents with archaeological artifacts from several sites of early Spanish colonists to explore the founding of La Villa Real de Santa Fé, now celebrating its 400^th birthday. Set appropriately in the Palace of the Governors, where colonists established their first government, the exhibit was curated by Post and Josef Diaz of the New Mexico History Museum.

Some of the artifacts are too fragile for long-term exhibition; others, like the Palace, no longer exist in their original form. That's where technology comes in.

Using a portable laser scanner, Ralph Chapman and David Modl of New Mexico Virtualization LLC are producing a 3D model of the oldest radiocarbon-dated dart point from Santa Fe - a small artifact from New Mexico's indigenous people that is more than 7,000 years old. The virtual model - an enlarged, rotating, three-dimensional image - will be displayed with the actual dart point.

New Mexico Virtualization was formed last year by Chapman, former head of the Idaho Virtualization Lab, and two former Los Alamos Visualization Scientists, Modl and Steve Smith. The group had received a 2009 Venture Acceleration Fund grant from Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop their business; the grant supports the museum collaboration.

"It has been four years since DCA received funding to position New Mexico as an international center for museum technology, and it's gratifying to see the convergence of Highlands students, museums, and private companies," said Mimi Roberts, DCA director for media projects. "Visitors who come to see Santa Fe Found are in for a special treat."

The little basalt dart point that New Mexico Virtualization worked with will be on public view for the first time since it was discovered in 1995 by Post, deputy director of the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies. During the excavation of a much later hunter-gatherer campsite near N.M. 599, Post became intrigued by a dark streak in the bank of an arroyo and decided to investigate. Older points have been found outside the city, including Paleoindian sites in Santa Fe County that may date to 8,500 or 9,000 years old. This one, however, comes from the oldest radiocarbon-dated site found so far within city limits - a discovery that involved hand-removal of 14 metric tons of dirt.

Another artifact - a gold earring found during the excavation of the Sánchez Site near El Rancho de las Golondrinas - will be on virtual display only. (The actual earring is featured above in a photograph by Blair Clark, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.)

"It's precious and can't be put on loan for 18 months," Post said. "This is a way museums can bring things to people."

The exhibit will also feature an interactive 3D model of the 17^th-century Palace of the Governors created by students Jessica Power and Daniel Atencio from the Media Arts Program at Highlands. The project is part of a DCA partnership that prepares students for careers as multimedia professionals in museums.

Post said the project was extremely challenging and time-consuming because of sparse information about the Palace during the 17^th century. The model is a visual representation based on data gathered during several archaeological excavations in the building and historical documents.

"No one knows what the original Palace looked like in the 17^th century," he said. "But we're taking people as far back in the past as we can with this virtual model."

The New Mexico History Museum is the newest addition to a campus that includes the Palace of the Governors, the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States; Fray Angélico Chávez History Library; Palace of the Governors Photo Archives; the Press at the Palace of the Governors; and the Native American Artisans Program. The New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit www.nmhistorymuseum.org.

Media contact: Kate Nelson

Marketing Manager

New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors

(505) 476-1141

(505) 554-5722 (cell)

kate.nelson@state.nm.us

http://media.museumofnewmexico.org/

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NMHU Media Arts Students win scholarships

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:42:00 +0000

13 November 2009

PLEASE RELEASE IMMEDIATELY

Contact: Mimi Roberts

505-827-6448

mimi.roberts@state.nm.us

Highlands University-Cultural Affairs Department

media arts students win scholarships

SANTA FE—Two participants in a ground-breaking partnership between the Media Arts Program at New Mexico Highlands University and the state Department of Cultural Affairs have been selected winners of Women in Technology scholarships from the New Mexico Technology Council.

NMHU graduate students Virginia Marrujo and Jennifer Alexander are participating in an innovative partnership between Highlands and DCA that combines academics and internships to prepare students for careers as multimedia professionals in New Mexico's museums, other cultural organizations and exhibit design businesses.

Marrujo has worked on multimedia components for Fashioning New Mexico, one of the inaugural exhibits at the New Mexico History Museum which opened last Memorial Day weekend in Santa Fe, and on Almas de la Plaza/Souls of the Plaza, a video installation in the windows of the Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Her goal is to create a multimedia production company in New Mexico.

Alexander is currently an education intern at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe and says she would like to make interactive DVD's that under-funded schools can use to teach art to students.

"I want to inspire the children of New Mexico to listen to and be inspired by their own inner, creative voices," Alexander said.

Assistant Professor Megan Jacobs is the NMHU Media Arts Program scholarship coordinator who submitted the nominations on behalf of the faculty. "Commitment to culture and community are core values of our program. The partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs gives our students opportunities to apply their technological skills and creative talents in real world professional settings."

Fourteen scholarship winners were selected from 90 nominees based on evaluation of written essays and goals.

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Film Industry Mixer TONIGHT in Mesilla!

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:00 +0000

Many thanks to IATSE 480 & crewnewmexico.com for putting this together!

Attention Southern New Mexico Filmmakers! The IATSE Local 480 and crewnewmexico.com are co-sponsoring a film industry mixer following the New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase!

Come and mingle and do some great networking among your industry peers.

Saturday, November 7, 2009
Vintage Wines - right across the street from the Fountain Theater.

Click link to learn more about the New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase!http://crewnewmexico.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-mexico-film-office-announces.html

NNMC Premiere: "TORCIDA"

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +0000

Film Premiere November 19th

NNMC FDMA/FTTP and Hands Across Cultures Present...

"TORCIDA"

Film Premiere Invitation

Please RSVP by November 13th, 2009 by calling: Amber Miller @ 505- 747-1889

"Torcida", a story of struggle, strength, and redemption in Northern New Mexico, is the 2009 NNMC Film Technician Training Program/FDMA summer project, and was produced in collaboration with Hands Across Cultures Corporation.

"Torcida" was produced for the purpose of promoting a meaningful dialogue with NM youth regarding substance abuse and domestic violence, and was filmed, in its entirety, in Rio Arriba County with the skills and talent of 100% NM Crew, 480 Mentors, Actors, Writers, and Producers, on a 25k budget over 5 days.

Hope to see you there,

Mateo

www.filmrioarriba.com

REMINDER: Film Screening and Lecture Series, Nov. 4-5 in Las Cruces

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:22:00 +0000

From the New Mexico Film Office and NM Filmmakers Program:

Dear NM Filmmakers,

Another announcement for a Las Cruces event next week:

Film Screening & Lecture Series - November 4-5

Academy Award nominated writer/director Gregory Nava whose films include SELENA, MI FAMILIA and EL NORTE will screen two of his films; EL NORTE, the Oscar nominated classic about Immigration, and BORDERTOWN, the Jennifer Lopez thriller about hundreds of women brutally raped and murdered in Juarez, Mexico, on November 4th and 5th in Las Cruces, NM.   Following the screening of EL NORTE will be a provocative discussion entitled, "Latinos Changing the U.S. & Hollywood"; and following the screening of BORDERTOWN, the real life hero of the film, Barbara Martinez Jitner, will hold a discussion entitled, "Mass Murder at our Border".

This free screening and lecture series is part of a continuing outreach series to from New Mexico Filmmakers Program. Both events will take place at the Rio Grande Theatre. Details are below and a flyer is attached

EL NORTE: Wednesday November 4th - 7:00pm Screening and Discussion

BORDERTOWN: Thursday November 5th – 7:00pm Screening and Discussion

Rio Grande Theatre

211 N. Downtown Mall

Las Cruces, NM 88001

For more information contact: (575) 528-7310

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

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For Immediate Release                                                                                     Contact: Trish Lopez

October 28, 2009                                                                                                        505.476.5611

New Mexico Film Office Announces Filmmakers' Showcases in Roswell, Carlsbad and Las Cruces

SANTA FE—Lisa Strout, Director of the New Mexico Film Office and Trish Lopez, New Mexico Filmmakers Program Director, today announced a series of three Filmmakers' Showcase presentations in Roswell, Carlsbad and Las Cruces. The showcases will be held November 3, 6, and 7 and will feature the winning films from this year's four-day, 2009 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase in Albuquerque. Over 70 local filmmakers from across the state submitted their work to this annual event, where the public had the opportunity to see all of the films on the big screen at no cost.

"This is a great opportunity for the communities in Southern New Mexico to see the work of the talented filmmakers in our state. It is one of the ways we can do our part to bring their work to a wider audience," said Lisa Strout. "I encourage everyone to come out to support our film community and see how our state is benefiting from our efforts to create film industry jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans."

"We are extremely proud of our local filmmakers and crew and very thankful to the supporters in Southern New Mexico who are providing these venues," said Trish Lopez.

Dates and times of the three free showcases are below:

ROSWELL: Tuesday, November 3rd – 6:30pm Introduction of Films

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) – Daniels Leadership Center

Room 200A/B Auditorium

Roswell, NM 88201

(Directions: On 19th Street, Between North Main and North Kentucky Streets –Turn west at the corner of North Main--Dairy Queen and Walgreens are on the corners of 19th Street)

Questions: Contact Mrs. Linda Marquez, Daniels Leadership Center (575) 624-8148.

CARLSBAD: Friday, November 6th – 5:30pm Introduction of Films

New Mexico State University – Carlsbad

1500 University Dr

Carlsbad, NM 88220

Questions: Contact Cynthia Niedland (575) 234-9412 | cniedland@cavern.nmsu.edu

LAS CRUCES: Saturday, November 7th – 1:30 pm Introduction of Films

Fountain Theatre

2469 Calle de Guadalupe (one block south of the Mesilla Plaza)

Mesilla, New Mexico

Questions: Contact Jeff Berg, Fountain Theatre: (575) 524-8287 | nedludd76@hotmail.com

*In addition to the Las Cruces screenings, IATSE Local 480 and CrewNewMexico will be co-sponsoring a mixer for the Southern NM film community on Saturday, November 7th at 6:30pm in Mesilla, NM.

Film Mixer: Saturday, November 7th - 6:30pm

Vintage Wines

(across the street from Fountain Theatre)
2461 Calle de Principal
Mesilla, NM 88046

2009 NM Filmmakers Showcase winning films to be screened:

Best Comedy Short Film:

Preschool's a Bit** by Christopher Boone (14 min.)

Best Documentary Short Film:

Abraham Lincoln: The One Sided Story (10 min.)

by Jessie Weahkee

Best Documentary Feature Film:

A Shmal World (46 min.)

by Michelle Friedline & Laureen Ricks

Best "Wildcard" Film:

Vancouver by Bryan Konefsky (13.5 min.)

Best Drama Short Film:

In the Wake by Craig Strong (18min.)

Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film:

The Sitter by Kim Liphardt (4 min)

Best Drama Feature Film:

Price of the American Dream II (Lean Like a Gangster) (1 hr 40 min.)

by Michael Amundsen

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Synapse to Screen 1.0 Conference Announced

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Giuseppe Quinn of the Santa Fe Macintosh Users Group has announced a new event to be held December 3rd and 4th in Association with the Santa Fe Film Festival. Check it out:

(More info and sign-up at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=184672760934&ref=nf&v=wall#/event.php?eid=141959646895&ref=nf)

The Synapse to Screen 1.0 Conference is a two-day event to be held on December 3rd and 4th, 2009, in association with the 10th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival (SFFF). Covering all things Pre-production in the making of movies, with panels, demonstrations, and lectures, including techniques and modern tools used in brainstorming & mind-mapping, outlining, plot & character development, screenwriting, story-boarding, budgeting, production reports, and scheduling a movie. This will be a live event with audience interaction, and also streamed on the Internet to a select audience. The first day, Dec. 3rd, will deal with the writer oriented aspects of pre-production, and the second day, Dec. 4th, will address the aspects more related to taking the script from page to screen. The focus of S2S1.0 is the tools and their use, not the concepts of story, screenwriting, etc., per se. I would like to emphasize that the first day's sessions will be beneficial to all writers, not just screenwriters.

We are seeking panelist, demonstrations, advertisers, sponsors, software packages for raffles, and other ideas that might suit you. In addition, we are putting together a prize package for the winner of the SFFF "New Face in Cinema" award to be given at the SFFF Awards Ceremony and would like your input on that. I believe this is an opportunity to present your talents, product(s) and insight to a focused audience and show how their future projects can be better, more efficient, more entertaining and less expensive. Beyond the actual S2S1.0 event, attending the SFFF and mingling with the hundreds of moviemakers is an opportunity to make connections and introduce yourself to new people. Also, if you know of anyone who might fit our mission with this event, please have them contact us, or pass their information along to us at s2s1.0@santafemug.org. SFMUG is a 501c-3. www.santafemug.org. This event is not limited to the Macintosh user or tools, it is for all those interested in pre-production.

If you're interested in attending the S2S1.0 event, in person or via the live video stream, and learn what's new in pre-production, please send an email to s2s1.0@santafemug.org and we will let you know how to reserve your space or how to access the live Internet stream of all the S2S1.0 Conference sessions.

New Mexico has become one of the favorite locations for movie productions over the last few years with its tax incentives, production facilities and great crews, but the reality is that New Mexico was also an early favorite for some of the most popular westerns ever made. With amazing scenery and three hundred days of sunshine a year, moviemakers know they can create anything from an old western town to a planetary landscape here. This has encouraged a new gold rush of moviemaking to The Land of Enchantment. New Mexico's Governor Richardson and Robert Redford recently announced that "Sundance in New Mexico" will be built to expand training opportunities for Native American and Hispanic filmmakers. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/2009/05/15/2009-05-15_redford_teams_up_to_train_minority_filmmakers_.html#ixzz0RovjKiwx

The Santa Fe Film Festival, in it's 10th year, is one of the top festivals in North America and is growing in popularity and prestige. More and more producres are choosing to premier here, and more deals are being made every year. This year Santa Fe Film Festival will feature more US and World premieres than in previous seasons. Each film is accompanied by its director, producer, and/or actors. Recent premieres have included Juno, Sunshine Calling, Little Miss Sunshine, Che, and Doubt. See a list of all the movies and T.V. shows shot in New Mexico over the last 111 years at http://www.nmfilm.com/

This is not just for the Macintosh!!!

crewnewmexico.com "Film Industry Mixer in Mesilla!"

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:51:00 +0000

One of the issues we've discovered in talks with various people and communities throughout the state is the importance of getting to know the other people who are making things happen in whichever neighborhood. Coming on the heels of the Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Town Hall in Las Cruces, and in synch with NM Filmmakers Program events in the area, the good folks at crewnewmexico.com have agreed to sponsor a mixer in Mesilla.

More info below:

Film Industry Mixer in Mesilla!

Crewnewmexico invited you to "Film Industry Mixer in Mesilla!" on 07 November at 18:30.

Event: Film Industry Mixer in Mesilla!
What: Mixer
Start Time: 07 November at 18:30
End Time: 07 November at 20:00
Where: 2461 Calle de Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=166347183275&mid=153e7eeG23118e43G3c70491G7

Bigger, Faster, Stronger, WOW! Digital Marketing the Right W...

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:59:00 +0000

The topic of digital media -- and its use in marketing and advertising -- has been coming up more and more on the MISP discussion list. Personally, I always recommend visiting the web developer events that focus on these topics -- there's a much better chance of finding people there who know what they're doing and can do the work you might need.

Luckily, the next Webuquerque event focuses on digital marketing -- and is likely to have many web pros in the house as well. Check it out:

Bigger, Faster, Stronger, WOW! Digital Marketing the Right Way

with Reid Givens

"Marketing" is often misunderstood as the department that creates advertising. Many things have been labeled as marketing, such as blogging, running TV commercials and even putting balloons in the parking lot. It is true that marketing can do many of these tactics, but they are not the whole story.

In Bigger, Faster, Stronger, WOW! Digital Marketing the Right Way, 15 year marketing professional Reid Givens will demystify what digital marketing really is and what it is not.

"The truth of the matter is that there are too many websites, advertising campaigns and companies that misunderstand marketing, and unfortunately, fail because of it."

This talk will take a holistic look at marketing, focusing on the role digital media plays. The session will cover common mistakes and some advice on how to get it right … along side talking about movies, celebrities, bands and more.

Date, Time & Location
WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2009

6:30–7:30pm, with socializing following the presentation

WHERE: Uptown Sports Bar and Grill
6601 Uptown Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87110

More info at: http://webuquerque.com/Events/Digital-Marketing.php

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Eric Renz-Whitmore, Program Coordinator
ARTS Lab
GC: 505-993-6884
office: 505-277-2253
cell: 505-227-1086
http://artslab.unm.edu

NM Film Office Announces Filmmakers' Showcases in Roswell, Carlsbad and Las Cruces

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +0000

For Immediate Release Contact: Trish Lopez

October 28, 2009 505.476.5611

New Mexico Film Office Announces Filmmakers' Showcases in Roswell, Carlsbad and Las Cruces

SANTA FE—Lisa Strout, Director of the New Mexico Film Office and Trish Lopez, New Mexico Filmmakers Program Director, today announced a series of three Filmmakers' Showcase presentations in Roswell, Carlsbad and Las Cruces. The showcases will be held November 3, 6, and 7 and will feature the winning films from this year's four-day, 2009 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase in Albuquerque. Over 70 local filmmakers from across the state submitted their work to this annual event, where the public had the opportunity to see all of the films on the big screen at no cost.

"This is a great opportunity for the communities in Southern New Mexico to see the work of the talented filmmakers in our state. It is one of the ways we can do our part to bring their work to a wider audience," said Lisa Strout. "I encourage everyone to come out to support our film community and see how our state is benefiting from our efforts to create film industry jobs and opportunities for New Mexicans."

"We are extremely proud of our local filmmakers and crew and very thankful to the supporters in Southern New Mexico who are providing these venues," said Trish Lopez.

Dates and times of the three free showcases are below:

ROSWELL: Tuesday, November 3^rd – 6:30pm Introduction of Films

New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) – Daniels Leadership Center

Room 200A/B Auditorium

Roswell, NM 88201

(Directions: On 19th Street, Between North Main and North Kentucky Streets –Turn west at the corner of North Main--Dairy Queen and Walgreens are on the corners of 19th Street)

Questions: Contact Mrs. Linda Marquez, Daniels Leadership Center (575) 624-8148.

CARLSBAD: Friday, November 6^th – 5:30pm Introduction of Films

New Mexico State University – Carlsbad

1500 University Dr

Carlsbad, NM 88220

Questions: Contact Cynthia Niedland (575) 234-9412 | cniedland@cavern.nmsu.edu

LAS CRUCES: Saturday, November 7^th – 1:30 pm Introduction of Films

Fountain Theatre

2469 Calle de Guadalupe (one block south of the Mesilla Plaza)

Mesilla, New Mexico

Questions: Contact Jeff Berg, Fountain Theatre: (575) 524-8287 | nedludd76@hotmail.com

*In addition to the Las Cruces screenings, IATSE Local 480 and CrewNewMexico will be co-sponsoring a mixer for the Southern NM film community on Saturday, November 7^th at 6:30pm in Mesilla, NM.

Film Mixer: Saturday, November 7^th - 6:30pm

Vintage Wines

(across the street from Fountain Theatre)
2461 Calle de Principal
Mesilla, NM 88046

2009 NM Filmmakers Showcase winning films to be screened:

Best Comedy Short Film:

Preschool's a Bit** by Christopher Boone (14 min.)

Best Documentary Short Film:

Abraham Lincoln: The One Sided Story (10 min.)

by Jessie Weahkee

Best Documentary Feature Film:

A Shmal World (46 min.)

by Michelle Friedline & Laureen Ricks

Best "Wildcard" Film:

Vancouver by Bryan Konefsky (13.5 min.)

Best Drama Short Film:

In the Wake by Craig Strong (18min.)

Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film:

The Sitter by Kim Liphardt (4 min)

Best Drama Feature Film:

Price of the American Dream II (Lean Like a Gangster) (1 hr 40 min.)

by Michael Amundsen

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Silver City press release

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:42:00 +0000

Silver City Art Auction July 31 to benefit "Festival of the Soul"

An art auction to benefit the "Festival of the Soul" musicfest will be
held 5-9:30 p.m. July 31 at the Silco Theater in Silver City.

Festival of the Soul will be held Nov. 14-15 at Penny Park, 1305 N. Grant
in Silver City. The two-day musical event will feature inspirational, uplifting
and exciting ³World² music.

"This is the first musicfest of its kind I'm aware of to be held in Silver City
and all of southern New Mexico," said organizer Ed Conley. ³There are blues, bluegrass, folk and jazz music festivals all over the country, but I felt there
was a whole segment of the population not getting the kind of music they
wanted. We hope everyone experiencing this music will be transformed
to a new level of joy, peace and harmony with our planet.²

Volunteers are needed to help with the musical festival which will be held
Nov. 14-15 at Penny Park, 1305 N. Grant in Silver City, said organizers.
To volunteer for the Nov. musicfest, call Katie Nolasco, 577-388-2051.
For more info visit www.festivalofthesoul.org.

NM Filmmakers Showcase Winners in Las Cruces (11/7)

noreply@blogger.com (e) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +0000

From the New Mexico Film Office:

NM Filmmakers Showcase 2009 WINNERS SHOWCASE

Dear NM Filmmakers,

On Saturday, November 7th – we will be in the Las Cruces area to provide free screenings of the 2009 NM Filmmakers Showcase winning films to our friends in Southern New Mexico. The below seven films were picked out of over 70 titles that were submitted to this year’s Showcase (see attached press release for details). Below is the slate of films to be screened. Please feel free to forward this invitation, and join us as we watch the award winning work created by a handful of our local filmmakers from New Mexico:

Saturday, November 7th
NM Filmmakers Showcase 2009 WINNERS
Free Screenings for the Public
Films begin at 1:30pm

Filmmaker Q&A to be announced

Location: Fountain Theatre
2469 Calle de Guadalupe (one block south of the Mesilla Plaza)
Mesilla, New Mexico
(575) 524-8287

WINNING FILMS TO BE SCREENED NOV 7th:

Best Comedy Short Film:

Preschool’s a Bit** 4 min.
by Christopher Boone

Best Documentary Short Film:

Abraham Lincoln: The One Sided Story 10 min.
by Jessie Weahkee

Best Documentary Feature Film:

A Shmal World 46 min.
by Michelle Friedline & Laureen Ricks

Best Drama Short Film:

In the Wake
by Craig Strong

Best Drama Feature Film:

Price of the American Dream II (Lean Like a Gangster) 1 hr 40 min.
by Michael Amundsen

Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film:

The Sitter
by Kim Liphardt

Best “Wildcard” Film:

Vancouver 13.5 min.
by Bryan Konefsky

We look forward to seeing you there!

You can learn more about the Fountain Theatre by visiting their website: http://fountaintheatre.org/pages/history.html