New Mexico Film Spotlight

New Mexico Film Spotlight

Get to know the thought leaders, innovators, movers, and shakers building up the New Mexico film industry.

Episodes

February 28, 2025 28 mins

Join us as we chat with the talented Melissa Chambers, a star in the New Mexico film scene. Melissa shares her journey as an actress, her experiences working on exciting projects like the upcoming A24 film "Opus," and her insights into the vibrant New Mexico film community.

You can find Melissa on FacebookInstagram, and TikTok (@MelissaChambers1111).

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Join us as we go behind the lens with talented camera operator Daniel Zollinger! Daniel shares his journey in the film industry, his experience working on the acclaimed film "Olmo" (premiering at the Berlin Film Festival!), and his insights on the future of filmmaking in New Mexico.


To learn more or to get in touch with Daniel, you can follow him on Instagram or via email DPzollinger@gmail.com 

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January 31, 2025 25 mins

Join us as we spotlight Artios Award-nominated casting director Marie McMaster. Marie shares her insights on the local film industry and her passion for building up local talent. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! You can learn more about Marie by visiting https://mcmastercasting.com/ Also, check her out by visiting her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mariemcmaster_csa

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January 17, 2025 30 mins

Join us on Spotlight on New Mexico as we interview Artios Award-nominated casting director Angelique Midthunder (CSA). Angelique shares her insights on the casting process for "The Curse," and recently released Netflix series "American Primeval," the importance of authentic representation, and the challenges and rewards of working in the New Mexico film industry. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! You...

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January 10, 2025 20 mins

In this episode, we're joined by Anthony Conforti from the New Mexico Academy for Media Arts. He's leading a groundbreaking project with his students to explore the topic of youth mental health through a powerful documentary screening 1/10 at the African American Performing Arts Center.

The premiere will start at 6:00 pm, at 310 San Pedro Dr. NE in Albuquerque with a reception to follow.

Learn more by visiting https://www.nmmediaar...

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March 19, 2024 9 mins

Meet Emilie McDonald, a local filmmaker, and Stowe Story Labs New Voices - New Mexico fellow. We chat about her experience with Stowe Story Labs, her recent projects, and why New Mexicans should apply for the upcoming New Voices - New Mexico fellowship.


www.emiliemcdonald.com

@EmilyBlythe.

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March 10, 2024 28 mins

Meet Dan Dolan, a local lawyer and military collector. He rents out his historic vehicles and props to New Mexico productions, including the Showtime series "Waco" and "Oppenheimer." We chat about his experience working with the film industry, his passion behind his collection, and how more folks can get involved in the industry.

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February 16, 2024 23 mins

Meet the team from Set Security Solutions, a security company based out of Albuquerque. We chat about set safety and how they transitioned from police work to production security.

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Meet Marchello De Francisci, a soundtrack composer whose recent work includes the newly released feature film "Ferrari." We chat about film composition and how he goes about his craft, as well as why he has chosen to call New Mexico home. You can learn more about Marcello by visiting his website at http://www.marcellodefrancisci.com/ as well as his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcelloDeFrancisci1.

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November 13, 2023 29 mins

Dezbaa is a Navajo actress, writer, and producer. Her latest work can be seen on AMC's "Dark Winds."


Foller her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dezbaa/

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October 25, 2023 63 mins

Aaron has worked on many projects, from "Kung Fu Panda" to the New Mexico series "The Cleaning Lady." He shares his knowledge of VFX and the Crafty Apes company in Albuquerque, NM.

CraftyApes.com


youtube.com/@LearnVFXcom


LearnVFX.com

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September 1, 2023 18 mins

New Mexico is ideal for Indigenous storytelling and has the talent and cultural background to ensure these stories are told accurately. We sit down with Ryan Begay and chat about how we need more Indigenous stories on our screens, and how we can get our tribes more involved in the industry.

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July 7, 2023 22 mins

Central New Mexico College not only offers training and education to film students, but it is also home to a full-service prop house, basecamp, and location for productions. We sit with Mark Duran to explain all CNM has to offer the New Mexico film industry.


cnm.edu

propsandfilm.org

nmfilm.com


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The Locksmith is a crime feature starring Ryan Phillippe and Kate Bosworth. We had the pleasure of sitting down with the film's director, Nicolas Harvard, about the film and what he loves about filming in New Mexico.


NMFILM.com



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Maggie Moore(s) is a comedy thriller starring Jon Hamm as he solves the odd murders of two women with the same name. We had the pleasure of sitting down with the film's producers, Nancy Leopardi and Ross Kohn, to chat about the film and what keeps bringing them back to film productions in New Mexico. Follow Ross and Nancy's projects at ⁠indy-ent.com⁠ and Maggie Moore(s) on ⁠Instagram⁠.


NMFILM.com

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June 21, 2023 18 secs
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