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The New Mexico Film Office announced a call for entries for the 2012 N.M. Filmmakers Showcase in Albuquerque, October 12-14, at the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque.
The showcase is an annual event featuring a vast range of creative talent of New Mexicans from around the state. It is free and open to the public to attend and there is no charge to submit an entry to the Showcase.
This year’s deadline for entries is at 5 p.m. September 14. Entries postmarked after this date will not be accepted.
“The New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase is a great opportunity for New Mexican filmmakers to have their short or feature length films screened for the public,” said Nick Maniatis, Director of the New Mexico Film Office.
Dirk Norris, coordinator of the New Mexico Filmmakers Programs said the film office is happy to be able present the Filmmakers Showcase again this year.
“There are a great number of talented filmmakers in our state and the showcase is one way to give them exposure,” he said.
A panel of local film professionals will judge the films in various categories, and winning films will be traveled around the state by the New Mexico Film Office in collaboration with local theatres and public access channels. Dramas, documentaries, animations and experimental films all qualify for entry— there is no minimum run time and the maximum run time is two hours.
Opening night will feature a filmmaker’s reception at Laru Ni Hati Café, 3413 Central Ave. NE and will be held on Oct. 12.
Entry forms will be available at the Guild Cinema, 3405 E. Central or www.nmfilm.com. For further information, contact Norris at 505-476-5671.
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