Serious Props! Rock On - Rocks, Gems, and Crystals in Santa Fe

"Natural" props for the New Mexico Film Industry - at Rock On! in Santa Fe. Cool new members of the New Mexico Film Directory on crewnewmexico.com.

We've spent time hanging around this store, and think you should, too. If you're in need of any crystals, gems, minerals, fossils, or jewelery for your shoot, these guys can be of a lot of help. They've got a huge selection of rare and impressive stones and crystals - things I've never seen before, and I'm a university trained geographer - and they can also cut/create items to spec. And there's a huge selection of things that would make amazing gifts. They also ship everywhere. If you're just buying, they're running a half off sale for the next month -- till August 31 - so its a great time.

They're a New Mexico based company, and fully rebateable under the terms of the New Mexico film incentive program.

Rock On!
226 N Guadalupe
Santa Fe NM 87501
Website
(505) 992-1900

Great New Documentary Filmmaking Classes at Santa Fe Community College

FILM 205 - Making A Documentary CRN 21068

Sept 12, 13 and Sept 19, 20

Meets Saturday and Sunday 9am-6pm

Instructor/Filmmaker: Erin Hudson
A two weekend course touching on all aspects of independent documentary filmmaking. The first weekend will cover basic documentary film principles and the production process: story development, fundraising, methodology, production techniques, and distribution. During the second weekend, students will practice what they've learned in the field, behind cameras, and in the edit studio.
See Erin’s website www.rotationfilms.com

FILM 210 - Documentary Film Production I CRN 21043

Starts August 22, 2009

Meets Mondays 1-4:15pm

Instructor/Filmmaker: Jilann Spitzmiller
A semester-long, hands-on course that allows documentary filmmakers to fully grasp solid production techniques needed for making low-budget, quality documentaries. Emphasis will be on storytelling, shooting skills and interviewing techniques. Individual and class projects will help students integrate concepts to their fullest potential.

See Jilann’s website www.philomathfilms.com

Watch Movies, Get College Credit

More great film classes for New Mexican's, compliments of Santa Fe Community College Media Arts department!

Too good to be true, but it is true! In Rick Reichman's American Film History Class, you will watch movies and get an overview of the evolution of American film from its earliest days, just before the 1900's—up to the modern era. You will see some of the most entertaining and important films of the American Cinema and learn how these movies reflected the times and culture in which they appeared. It's a three credit course that emphasizes movies and their stars, directors, producers and studios. The Fall semester begins August 22, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot!

Register on-line at www.sfccnm.edu or call 428-1270.

If you would like more information, e-mail filminfo@sfccnm.edu

FILM 155, CRN 21040
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Room 563

WATCH MOVIES, GET COLLEGE CREDIT!

Too good to be true, but it is true! In Rick Reichman's American Film History Class, you will watch movies and get an overview of the evolution of American film from its earliest days, just before the 1900's—up to the modern era. You will see some of the most entertaining and important films of the American Cinema and learn how these movies reflected the times and culture in which they appeared. It's a three credit course that emphasizes movies and their stars, directors, producers and studios. The Fall semester begins August 22, so sign up soon to guarantee a spot!

Register on-line at www.sfccnm.edu or call 428-1270.

If you would like more information, e-mail filminfo@sfccnm.edu

FILM 155, CRN 21040
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Room 563

Be in the Movies and Make Money for Your Favorite Charity

ALBUQUERQUE - Universal Pictures and Working Title Films are offering non-profit organizations a fund raising opportunity as extras for their upcoming film entitled Paul on August 11 and 12 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in a Comic-Con scene. The movie stars Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Star Trek) and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The Boat that Rocked,) as two British science fiction enthusiasts on the trip of a lifetime to the Comic Con convention in San Diego, and then to Area 51 in the Nevada desert.

The producers will donate money to your non-profit organization based on the number of people you bring to the scene. You can register your non-profit by calling Elizabeth Gabel, extras casting director, at 505-982-9681.

The movie also stars Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Joe Lo Truglio, Blythe Danner and John Carroll Lynch.

Directed by Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland) and written by Pegg and Frost, the film is being produced by Nira Park, Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan and is shooting in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas from June through mid-August.

Beautiful Corrales Furnished Rental for the New Mexico Film Industry

We're thrilled to present this immaculate Corrales vacation rental to the New Mexico Film Industry. Great spot for families and those who require privacy and a rural feel, but want to be close to the film world.

Four bedrooms, 3 baths, on one secluded acre with horse corral, just north of Albuquerque (and Albuquerque Studios).

3600 square feet with four bedrooms, office, three baths, three fireplaces and exercise room. Ideal for family of producer/director.

A great find. Book now. Casa de Suenos
http://www.crewnewmexico.com/casadesuenos

Call for Entries - Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Fest

The 2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival's final deadline is soon
approaching. We encourage all filmmakers to submit their work for
consideration. Films and videos submitted can be of any length and should be
of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered communities.

Deadline is Friday, July 24, 2009 (Needs to be postmarked by this date).

Competition (Audience awards) for best feature, documentary and best boys
and girls shorts are awarded at closing night ceremony.

Please fill out the official entry form completely and sign it. A separate
entry form is required for each title. Please feel free to photocopy it or
download it in PDF form from our website. Entry form and submission
guidelines can be downloaded at http://www.closetcinema.org/

Also, you can submit using the withoutabox.com link located on our website.

Mail Your Entries To:

Closet Cinema
2009 Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
1209 7th St NW Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87102

In addition to the preview DVD, you may send photos and other publicity
materials.

Contact:
info@closetcinema.org
(505) 243-1870

The 1st Ever Albuquerque Film Festival!

The Albuquerque Film Festival

In its inaugural year the Albuquerque Film Festival celebrates the rich film past and the glowing future of Albuquerque’s film world. The Festival presents over 25 wonderful local and international feature films, over 75 short films as well as workshops, panels and of course, parties.

Click here to learn more!

New Mexico Casting Call: Crash Season 2

Ongoing Casting Call for New Mexico Film Industry

Listen up New Mexico. CRASH Season 2 is in full production in Albuquerque, and they're in big need of background/extras. If you've been wanting to get on set on a New Mexico production, this is your chance.

Crash Extras Casting is looking for extras, all ages, all ethnicities!!! Please submit your headshot and contact phone number. We are shooting from June to October. We have a need for people of European, African American, Middle Eastern and Asian descent for upcoming scenes. Location: Albuquerque, NM Compensation: $9 an hour, time and a half after 8 hours, no guarantee of hours.

email: crash2extras@yahoo.com
phone: (505) 771-4471

Get On Set! Sign up for the Film Technicians Traning Program at Santa Fe Community College!

Their graduates are working on-set right now!

• Work with film professionals.
• Attend hands-on workshops.
• Work on-set.
• Find out what’s happening in New Mexico’s film industry.

Upcoming Classes for the Fall Semester:

FILM 140/CRN 21038 Film Crew Training I – This class gets you ready to work on movie sets in NM. Learn about the craft areas in filmmaking, get production assistant training, get OSHA certified, network with filmmakers. Starts August 22nd.

FILM 141/CRN 21039 Film Crew Training II – This class is newly designed for people wanting to learn about producing and directing support jobs. Learn production management, assistant directing, budgeting and scheduling. Available to all student who have passed Film Crew Training I. Starts August 29th

For more information email Monique at filminfo@sfccnm.edu or check out our program online at http://www.sfccnm.edu/programs/film


All our classes are team taught by working professionals. Matt Page, Vanja Aljinovic, Windy Earls along with over 35 guest teachers; Mike Lamb, Myke Groves, Robb Wilson King, Greg Eichman, Lisa van Allen, Trish Lopez, Katie Douthit, Svetlana Britt, Ed McLaughlin, and Brett Becker to name just a few.

These classes are hands-on, intensive and designed for working professionals. Dual Credit is available for Santa Fe Public High School students. Financial Aid is available. Call us at 505 428-1421.

The Root 66 Live Taping Saturday!

Ok folks, here it is. Today, Saturday 18 July 2009.

The Root 66 will tape the first 4 episodes of their new Live Music Television Program, The Root 66 LIVE at the historic Kimo Theatre in downtown Albuquerque, NM. Hosted by Albuquerque Local Vocalist/Radio Personality Leah Black and Albuquerque Local Musician/Graphic Designer Zach Freeman, The Root 66 stage will be graced by performances from Poema (Rio Rancho, NM), Marsh (Albuquerque, NM), David Smith (Santa Fe, NM) and Ghost In The Machine (Phoenix, AZ).

The doors will open at 11:00am with taping starting at 12:00pm. Audience participation in the taping will be FREE to the public and a wonderful introduction to some amazing up and coming musicians. We are partnering with the IATSE Local 480, the New Mexico Film Apprenticeship Program (FAPI), the CNM Film and Technical Training Program (FTTP) and film professionals from across the State of New Mexico to help with "On the Job Training" for film workforce.

Additionally, there will be a fundraiser throughout the show with the opportunity to help support FAPI. (Registered Non-Profit) We would also like to thank our sponsors, SONY, Peak Media, the Albuquerque Film Office and the City of Albuquerque, So come on out and support live music and the New Mexico Film Industry while having a GREAT time doing it!

Breaking Bad is Back for a Third Season in New Mexico

Breaking Bad is a great feather in the cap for the New Mexico film industry. They're back for a third season of filming in New Mexico. It helps that the show is set in Albuquerque, (and they've had a great time shooting in New Mexico).

Bryan Cranston as Walter White * Anna Gunn as Skyler White * Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman * Dean Norris as Hank Schrader * Betsy Brandt as Marie Schrader * RJ Mitte as Walter White Jr.

Synopsis: Walt White is an ordinary chemistry teacher sleeping his way through life, but when he is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, he finally wakes up and begins to live life to the fullest. Realizing that he needs to provide financially for his pregnant wife and special needs son once he's gone, Walt puts his chemistry skills to use by creating a rolling meth lab.

Walt teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman, who teaches him about the entrepreneurial world of drug dealing. The two set up shop in a converted RV and before they know it, business is booming. No road to success comes without its share of problems and for Walt that comes in the form of an obnoxious brother-in-law Hank -- who happens to be a Drug Enforcement Agent!

The Empty Bowl - Fundraiser for The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary

Great fundraising event sponsored by the Chalk Farm Gallery (fine art, props, and art consulting for film http://www.crewnewmexico.com/chalkfarmgallery)! Bid on doggie bowls that have been hand painted and signed by famous celebrities, see live music by Kathy Haggerty and Michael Kott, a fashion show, and live auction! Great event! Sunday July 19, 2009, 6-10pm. Tickets are $65 in advance, or $85 at the door. Ticket price includes food by Milagros Restaurant and glass of wine or champagne.

When: Sunday July 19 6-10pm
Where: Milagro 139, Santa Fe

For more info contact (505) 983-7125 (Chalk Farm Gallery) or (505)757-6817 (Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary).

Hollywood Story Coach Offers Class in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – The Film Apprenticeship Programs Inc., a nonprofit offering film training, announces its class Patrick A. Horton/The Story Coach - Practical Magic: The Story of Transformation & The Transformation of Story, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Spirit Production Compound, 10 Rudy Rodriquez Dr., in Santa Fe.

Patrick A. Horton, Ph.D., is best known in the media industry, academia settings and the professional speaking/corporate worlds as “The Story Coach,” providing empowering workshops and seminars for those working in and or seeking to influence the media and other communications dependent industries. As a coach for writers, directors, actors and producers, Horton also works with change agents, and has been an effective contributor to media industry panels and a frequent presenter for studios, organizations and guilds.

He will talk about the power of story and how it relates both personally and professional to those working in film and will sketch an effective life arc in developing story or other projects from concept to production.

The seminar is sponsored by the Film Apprenticeship Programs Inc. Based in Santa Fe, FAPI offers classroom and on-the-job training for those interested in working in the film industry. FAPI acts as a bridge from the classroom to the film set. It also offers film training throughout the state throughout the year.

For more information visit http://thestorycoach.com. To sign up for the class contact FAPI Executive Director Liz Servis at lservis@filmapprentice.org. Reserve your seat now as seating is limited. Cost is $100.

IAIA Summer TV and Film Workshop

New Mexico Film Event!

The public is invited to attend a screening for the Institute of American Indian Arts Summer Television and Film Workshop on July 24, 2009 beginning at 6 p.m.

The workshop is a collaboration with the Disney | ABC Television Group and the screening is a culmination of six weeks of hard work by twelve Native American students from across the country. Disney | ABC executives and workshop students will be in attendance.

The screening will take place at the Library and Technology Center at IAIA’s College of Contemporary Native Arts, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Shawna Begay at (505) 424-5716; e-mail sbegay@iaia.edu

New Mexico Women in Film Mixer Event

Come mingle with your fellow New Mexico filmmakers!

AUGUST 1: FREE TACO BAR AND MARGARITAS! NETWORKING AND DJ!
WHAT: Networking mixer! Meet your local film community! Margaritas and beer! Taco bar and DJ Del Mar!
WHEN: Saturday, August 1st, 2009
TIME: 5pm-9pm
WHERE: 2160 Londene Lane SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
COST: FREE to members/non-members ($5-$10 suggested donation)
First two drinks will be FREE, cash bar

Web Visitor Map for crewnewmexico.com

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White Sands Film Festival Call for Submissions

WSIFF Announces Call for Entries for 2010 Program


LAS CRUCES, NM -- The White Sands International Film Festival today announced a call for entries for it's 2010 program. The 6th Annual White Sands International Film Festival will take place April 15-18, 2010 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The submission period begins today and Early Bird deadline ends October 15th, 2009.


CATEGORIES OF ENTRY

NARRATIVE & DOCUMENTARY
The White Sands International Film Festival 2010 is accepting feature length and short narrative films in the documentary and narrative category with particular focus on multi-cultural themes and background. Any films from any genres accepted from around the world. Please note that foreign language films should have sub-titles.

LATINO
WSIFF seeks to recognize and celebrate Latino achievements in film and is accepting Narrative, Documentary features and shorts for it's Latino Showcase.

NEW MEXICO
WSIFF will be showcasing films that have been made in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! The WSIFF is accepting Narrative, Documentary features and shorts for it's New Mexico Showcase. A special Jury Award will be awarded to the best work in this category.

Filmmakers submitting in this category will be waived entry fee. Proof that at least parts of the film were shot in New Mexico MUST be included with the submission. Otherwise, the submission will be moved to another (correct) category.




MISSION: The WSIFF is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers, directors, producers, distributors, backers, and the filmgoing community. It is our mission to not only exhibit the best films available, but also to serve as a medium for new projects to get launched, financed and distributed. Networking opportunities at the WSIFF builds lasting connections in the unique backdrop of New Mexico.

... and to screen films that

• deal with contemporary issues
• celebrate the human spirit
• explore the Latino and or Hispanic World
• have been made in New Mexico
• combine good story telling, writing, acting and direction


PAST GUESTS

François Girard, Director "The Red Violin"; ; Alejandro Monteverde, Director, Producer, "Bella"; Arturo Ripstein, Director,"La Reina de la Noche" Paz Alicia Garciadiego, Screenwriter, "Profundo Carmesi" ; Mark Medoff, Writer, Director, "Children of A Lesser God" ; Ali Landry, Actress, "Bella" ; Jamison Jones, Actor, "He Was A Quiet Man", "24" ; Elliott Lewitt, Producer, "At Close Range"; Jordan Roberts, Director "Around the Bend"; Rick Shroeder, Actor, Producer, "Black Cloud", Rocky Lang, Producer, Writer, "White Squall", "How I Broke Into Hollywood"; Wes Studi, Actor, "Last of the Mohicans

Please visit our website for full submission information at www.wsiff.com

The White Sands International Film Festival
Las Cruces, New Mexico
April 15-18th, 2010
e. info@wsiff.com
f. 877-345-6973
www.wsiff.comx

Santa Fe Film Festival Call for Entries

Call for Entries! The 10th Anniversary Season of the Santa Fe Film Festival is launched !!!

Categories are:
Narrative - Full and short length
Documentary - Full and short length
Animation - Full and short length

All genres, Comedy, dramatic, indigenous ++accepted.

Early Bird Deadline: July 13 ($45)
Regular Deadline : July 27 ($50)
Late Deadline: August 17 ($60)
and if you're really really latebird: Sept. 7 ($70)

Mail 3 DVD screening copies, with production info
(see www.santafefilmfestival.com)
to:
60 W San Francisco St.
Suite 307
Santa Fe NM 87501

All entries will be notified of acceptance the first week of October.
Festival Dates - December 2-6. NEW to the Festival: more stringent screening process; 110 films to be accepted, in all categories combines, in final competition; strong juror competition; AMAZING workshops, panels, stars, new screening venues and more fabulous surprises in this 10th Anniversary Season !!! Don't miss this NEW SEASON of the Santa Fe Film Festival.

For more submission information go to www.withoutabox.com
OR email:
Karen Redhawk Dallett, Operations Director, SFFF
operations@santafefilmfestival.com
Office: 505.988.7414 - www.santafefilmfestival.com

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A-List Marketing on a B-List Budget - Marketing Seminar July 20

Whether or not film makes up the core of your business, having a solid marketing plan is critical to navigating through tough economic times.

That's why we've partnered with Lucy Rosen of the Business Development Group for an insightful 2 hour "Rise and Shine" seminar designed to make sure you have the marketing tools to survive and thrive under any circumstances.

Come join us on on Monday July 20, from 8:30-10:30 am at the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce for Lucy's presentation "A-List Marketing on a B-List Budget."
Cost is just $5 for crewnewmexico.com members ($30 for non members).

Seating is limited. Register today to save your spot!

About Lucy:

Nationally-known marketing expert Lucy Rosen offers strategic, and timely, insight to professionals about how to create and implement breakthrough marketing programs ... without breaking the tight budgets faced by many professionals and companies today. Rosen, who has more than two decades of marketing experience and has recently opened an Albuquerque office of her award-winning New York-based marketing firm The Business Development Group, Inc., dba Lucy Rosen Inc., will present innovative, easy-to-implement -- and cost-effective-marketing solutions for today's professionals at this interactive session sure to be of interest to so many professionals today.

From providing valuable insight about how to develop a marketing plan for today's times, to sharing seasoned advice about how to write press releases that get noticed, to sharing her trademark "42 Tips for Free Publicity" with the audience, Rosen offers a concise overview of cost-effective solutions for creating and implementing innovative "Above the Line" marketing campaigns at "Below the Line" costs - something that every professional and business owner is concerned with these days. In addition, as one of the nation's most well-known networking experts and founder of Women on the Fast Track, Rosen also provides valuable insight into "The Power of Networking" - which is one of the most strategic, and cost-effective -- ways to market
yourself and your business.

Cost: crewnewmexico.com members: $5
Non-Members $30.
Contact us at membership@crewnewmexico.com, or (505) 908-9309 if you have any questions

Albuquerque Film Festival - Call for Entries!

"As many of you have heard, this is the inaugural year of the Albuquerque Film Festival which will run August 6 to August 9. We have many amazing films that will be screened, as well as, panels, workshops and of course, parties. Please check out our website www.albuquerquefilmfestival.com.

If you would like to submit a film in the juried competition, the deadline in July 15th. The entries can be dropped off at the film festival office located at 102 Gold Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or mailed to the same address.

Entry fees are as follows: $40.00 for features, $20.00 for shorts.

Please e-mail Adam at communications@albuquerquefilmfestival.com with any questions!

Taos Shortz Film Fest - Call for Entries!

The Call for Entries is now open for the 3rd annual Taos Shortz Film Fest....
…The hottest shorts film fest in Northern New Mexico…
We are dedicated to featuring quality, juried short films from around the globe. We would like to bring your adventure of creativity to our film fest...
So here's another opportunity to strut your stuff amidst the mountains and mesas of Taos, New Mexico.
Have a tale to tell? A secret to reveal? A truth that screams to be heard?

We are accepting submissions of a grabbag of genres:

animation, comedy fiction, dramatic fiction, documentary, experimental

Please visit www.taosshortz.com for complete details

New Mexico Film and Entertainment Roundtable

Channel 26 Encantada TV, an arts & entertainment TV channel and IATSE Local 480 invite you to a roundtable on the exciting new future of arts & entertainment TV in New Mexico. There will be a general discussion on the direction of the new channel and group discussions on topics including programming, technical issues, and Native American and Hispanic program blocks. 10m -4pm July 11th at the station, 415 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, NM. Lunch will be provided.

If you’re interested at all in arts & culture in New Mexico, getting your material on TVs around the state, shooting content, learning the TV business, are simply curious, or just want a free lunch join us for an interesting an invigorating conversation.

CONTACT : AMELIA SALAS , 505-242-0027