Sunday, December 14, 2008

Filmmakers wanted New Mexico, Santa Fe

Santa Fe Community College Open House

Open House Puts SFCC Film Program in the Spotlight

Contact: Todd Eric Lovato, Media Relations Director (505) 428-1776

Santa Fe, NM, Nov. 26, 2008 –– Want to be in the movies? Learn more about the dynamic and fast-growing world of filmmaking and media arts during Santa Fe Community College’s film program open house, held Dec. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m., in Room 563, 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe.

Speak with faculty and students to learn more about SFCC’s growing film program and the burgeoning New Mexico film industry. Explore the SFCC studios and discover information on upcoming SFCC classes in film crew training, make-up artistry, documentary, international horror, screenwriting, interactive video, editing, cinematography and more. The open house will feature interactive stations where guests can view student and faculty work, participate in a make-up demonstration and observe a professional studio dolly setup. Guests can also learn more about specific classes and degree and certificate options at SFCC. Registration for the upcoming spring semester classes will be available onsite for classes starting January 17. “People interested in filmmaking are going to be surprised at how much we have going on at Santa Fe Community College,” said SFCC film instructor Monique Anair. Anair is also the co-host of “Cinemascope,” a weekly radio show – airing Friday nights at 6:30 p.m. on radio station KSFR 101.1 FM – which features interviews with local and national filmmakers, actors and local students. “It’s an exciting time to be part of the film scene in New Mexico right now,” said Anair. “More and more, I’m seeing local film students coming to film school, training, then leaving to become part of New Mexico’s growing film scene.” For more information: Monique Anair, Film Instructor (505) 428-1738 Sandra DuCharme, Media Arts and Film Program Coordinator (505) 428-1421

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