Festivals & Competitions

NM Media Industries Conference III (Friday, February 2nd @ UNM)

 

Media Festivals and Competitions

1:15 - 2:45 PM | Lobo A & B (2nd Floor)

Film and digital media festivals and competitions here in New Mexico are helping get the country's attention, and providing opportunities for local media makers to build connections and get exposure for their creative work. Join the producers of some of our most prominent festivals and competitions to discuss what makes a great event and how to get involved.

Moderator: Peg Ellithorpe, Duke City Shootout

Roberto Appicciafoco, Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Dorothy Baca, CineMas

David Beining, DomeFest

John Bowman, Santa Fe Film Festival

Bryan Konefsky, Experiments in Cinema

Allison Shaw, Hyperactive Music Festival

Kurly Tlapoyawa, TromaDance New Mexico

 

LOCATION, PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

UNM's Student Union Building (SUB) is located near the center of the main Albuquerque campus, between Lomas and Central to tne North and South; Girard and University to the East and West. A Google map is available here. A pdf map of the campus can be found here.

Parking while classs are in session can sometimes be difficult, so plan ahead and carpool or take public transportation if possible. Hourly visitor parking is available in the Cornell Parking Structure on Redondo just east of Stanford. Please note that due to construction Stanford Drive is closed, entry is from Lomas or Girard (see maps and more information here). Cornell Parking Structure Rates are $1.35 per hour. The first half hour is 65 cents. A lost ticket results in a $15 charge.

There are several additional paylots within walking distance, both on University, West of campus, and on Yale, South of campus. Friday parking is usually plentiful before 9AM.

Within Albuquerque, UNM is conveniently located on the City's 66 and Rapid Ride routes. Visit their page here for more information.

SUPPORT NEW MEXICO'S MEDIA INDUSTRIES


VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORT

We can't do it without you. If you can offer your time or other support for the conference, please contact Conference Coordinator, Eric Whitmore, at whitmore@unm.edu

MATERIALS & INFORMATION

This year we've set aside a hall for program materials and information. If you'd like to participate, please contact artslab@unm.edu for more details.