Future of film: NMSU student production 'Santa's Cousin' to screen in Santa Fe
Luis Gutierrez, a student at New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute, sets up lights for a scene while director Ross Marks talks to actor Malcolm Engle, who plays Zach in “Santa’s Cousin.”
Ross Marks, Creative Media Institute professor at New Mexico State University, stands in the gazebo at Mesilla Plaza in Mesilla during the filming of “Santa’s Cousin” in November 2023.
Michael Horsley, a student at New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute, holds the boom microphone as Mitch Fowler, Ross Marks, and NMSU CMI student and production designer Vanessa Velarde, watch below during the filming of “Santa’s Cousin.”
Ross Marks, New Mexico State University's Creative Media Institute professor and director of “Santa’s Cousin,” watches a scene on a monitor during filming.
Mitch Fowler, New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute professor and cinematographer for “Santa’s Cousin,” sets up the camera for a scene in Mesilla.
Scenes shot at the gazebo in the Mesilla Plaza included New Mexico State University's Creative Media Institute students, extras and others during the filming of “Santa’s Cousin.”
Ross Marks, New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute professor and director of “Santa’s Cousin,” poses in front of a poster for the film.
