Mission Statement

The New Mexico Film Society has been formed with the following missions:

  • To provide programs, services and education for individuals in the State who are interested in film as an art form and for the pleasure of viewing; or who appreciate the history of film and particularly the history of film in New Mexico. To that end, the Society will provide to its members, and to the general public, screenings of significant films; seminars; panel presentations and publications.
  • The Society will actively promote the interests of the film industry in the State by supporting the various State funded and managed rebate, training and loan programs; and by coordinating with the film community in the State to further its interests.

Help Shape the New Mexico Film Society

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:50

Please let us know what interest you have in a New Mexico Film Society. Right now we are putting it all together, and value any suggestions or referrals you may have for potential members of a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board (yourself included), or simply somebody we ought to be in touch with.

Thank you for your input.

NM Indie Film Premiere: "Stiffed" Fri Oct. 15 & Sat Oct. 16

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 10/14/2010 - 10:11

From the Weekly Alibi's Devin O'Leary, via Indie Q:

Not sure if you got word yet, but I'm finally gearing up for the premiere of my first feature film "Stiffed."

It will screen on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15 and 16, at Guild Cinema in Nob Hill. Times are 10 p.m. and Midnight both nights.

2010 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 19:54

SOUTHWEST GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL TO DELIVER THE BIGGEST, BOLDEST LINEUP FOR 2010!

Film Lovers Will Enjoy Over 70 Great Films Highlighting Every Aspect of the GLBT Experience

Albuquerque, NM (September 23, 2010)-- The 2010 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, sponsored by Comcast, Here! Effex, New Mexico Tourism and the McCune Foundation kicks-off on October 8 with an exciting celebration of more than 70 entries, including short films, documentaries and feature-length films from the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and South America. The Festival, which is produced by Closet Cinema and will run through October 14, has become both the largest film festival in Albuquerque and the most supported and fastest growing film happening in the state of New Mexico.

The 2nd Annual Albuquerque Film Festival, August 25-29

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 08/19/2010 - 11:50

Watch the films. Meet the filmmakers. Learn from industry pros. Party at the hottest venues in town!

Five jam-packed days of movies, music, indie workshops and panels led by Hollywood Insiders from Warner Bros. Sony, Regent, Cruise/Wagner, HBO and more!

Here's just some of what you can expect...

  • Director Monte Hellman attends to receive the AFF Maverick Award and screen his critically acclaimed film, Two-Lane Blacktop - Opening Night, Wednesday, August 25

Kilmer named Santa Fe film festival honorary chairman

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 01:43

Staci Matlock | The New Mexican
Posted: Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 7/8/10

Actor Val Kilmer has been named honorary chairman of the 11th annual Santa Fe Film Festival, which runs Oct. 20-25.

Kilmer, who has a ranch near San Ysidro, N.M., east of Santa Fe, has been a long-time supporter of the festival, according to organizers.

The announcement came after Kilmer volunteered to host a fundraiser for the film festival June 27 at his ranch.

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/Kilmer-named-Santa-Fe-film...

New Mexico Film Office Announces NM Filmmakers Showcase Winning Films Tour 2010

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 00:21

SANTA FE—Lisa Strout, Director of the New Mexico Film Office and Trish Lopez, NM Filmmakers Program Director, today announced the fourth annual New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase Winning Films Tour to begin this summer. The six winning films from this year’s New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase will be shown in local theatres in Carlsbad, Ruidoso, Socorro, Grants, Las Cruces and Valencia County as part of an annual event to present the winning films around the state. Each showcase is open to all New Mexicans at no cost and will offer question and answer discussions with the audiences.

Duke City Docfest 2010

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 06/26/2010 - 01:14

via Without A Box:

DUKE CITY DOCFEST
Albuquerque, New Mexico - USA
October 10 to 15, 2010

In the Spotlight this week is DUKE CITY DOCFEST, an international documentary festival offering Albuquerque, New Mexico filmgoers five days packed with free artistic expression through non-fiction works.

New Mexico: Billions served (Variety)

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 06/26/2010 - 01:00

Incentives drive the creation of new jobs, companies

By KAREN IDELSON, June 24, 2010
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118021017.html?categoryID=&cs=1

Though the state's diverse topography doubles for many locations, in AMC's "Breaking Bad," New Mexico plays itself.

Friends of Film, Video and Arts Synergistic Meet & Greet in Albuquerque

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 12:29

You are invited to the best indie film networking event in June!

Friends of Film, Video and Arts is sponsoring a Synergistic Meet & Greet Sunday June 20, 2010 3pm-5:30pm

WHAT: 101 Ways to get involved in the Film Community in Albuquerque this summer....

WHEN: Sunday June 20, 2010

3pm: Meet and Greet Social Time

3:30pm: Screenings by members.

Richardson announces funds and warns about film industry’s future

Submitted by Admin on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 11:14

Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 3:04pm MDT

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff

Gov. Bill Richardson said there are more funds to promote the New Mexico film industry’s growth while warning about the future once he leaves office.

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