State of New Mexico
Office of the Governor
For Immediate Release Contact:
April 5, 2007 NM Film Office: 505-827-9810
Governor Richardson Announces first-ever Diversity Forum for NM Filmmakers to be held in Albuquerque
“First Vision Filmmakers Forum” to explore cultural trends in film and television
SANTA FE – Governor Bill Richardson today announced the First Vision Filmmakers Forum, a day-long symposium featuring a diverse group of emerging and established film and television industry experts from the U.S. and Canada, to explore cultural trends and diversity film initiatives.
“As our state continues to advance in the film industry, we have created ‘First Vision’ to offer home-based filmmakers, writers, producers and actors the opportunity to network beyond state borders, to exchange ideas and open a window into new film frontiers,” said Governor Richardson.
The one-day event is free and will be held at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque on April 27, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The University of New Mexico will broadcast the Forum from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on streaming digital video from a link at: www.nmfilm.com.
‘First Vision’ will offer emerging and veteran filmmakers from Native American, Latino/Latina, African-American and all diverse backgrounds an opportunity to examine and address obstacles and opportunities in today’s world of film and television. The event will also include seminars hosted by the Screen Actor’s Guild and IATSE Local 480, film screenings and a media maker’s lounge for networking.
Delivering the keynote address is award-winning filmmaker, producer, entertainment executive and entrepreneur, Moctesuma Esparza. Mr. Esparza is President and CEO of Maya Cinemas, Founder and past Chairman of the New America Alliance, Co-Founder and Board Member of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, and producer of many notable films including WALKOUT, GODS AND GENERALS, PRICE OF GLORY, SELENA and THE MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR.
“First Vision is the most diverse gathering of film industry experts ever assembled in the state,” said Eric Witt, Director of Media Industries. “We want to highlight the many opportunities available for New Mexicans.” Lisa Strout, Director of the New Mexico Film Office stated, “Our office is always exploring ways to connect New Mexico’s talent base with industry professionals, and with one another.”
Invited filmmakers include George Burdeau (SURVIVING COLUMBUS); Chris Eyre (IMPRINT, EDGE OF AMERICA); Gary Farmer (DEAD MAN, SMOKE SIGNALS); Vangie Griego (SIR! NO SIR!); David Hilliard (BLACK PANTHER PARTY IN NM, 1966-2006); and Barbara Martinez-Jitner (AMERICAN FAMILY). Represented networks include Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Native American Public Telecommunications, the National Geographic All Roads Film Project, and Latino Public Broadcasting, along with many other veteran filmmakers, writers, producers and actors.
Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To register please visit: www.nmfilm.com or call the Film Office at: 505-827-9810.
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Friday, April 6, 2007
DomeFest Returns!
DomeFest Returns with Major Innovations & Expanded Program
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2007
CONTACT: David Beining, +1.505.841.5985, dbeining@unm.edu
ALBUQUERQUE -- DomeFest, the global festival for fulldome, returns July 20-22 with a 2007 program incorporating major technological and artistic innovations for the large-format, immersive digital dome (aka fulldome) theaters—a rapidly diffusing and evolving medium with its roots deep in planetariums but now also proliferating into new programs and venues. DomeFest 2007 will include several global and hemispheric premieres.
In its fourth year, DomeFest is a unique international program for digital artists, technologists, programmers and theater operators to explore technical and artistic innovations in fulldome, present new works and tools, and discuss its future--within and beyond the normal bounds of its role as a planetarium-oriented medium. DomeFest contributors and participants come from throughout the North America, Europe and Oceania.
The 2007 festival is centered on the premiere of the juried show of short works, but is flanked and powered by major new innovations: a 3D stereo demonstration show (first full-scale demo in the Western Hemisphere), the world premiere of an immersive art performance using interactive computer graphics, and new projection technology.
The 2007 festival has five principle tracks (details below):
· 3D Stereo Demo Show
· Juried Show & Domie Award Presentations
· Immersive Interactive Digital Art Performances by J. Walt Adamczyk
· Fulldome Show Screenings with Production Discussions
· Workshops, Technology Demonstrations and Panel Discussions
"DomeFest is designed to help advance the production and technology efforts in fulldome while also expanding the voices heard and visions seen in dome theaters. We do this by creating a forum for art, entertainment, research science and experimentation to screen on the big digital dome screens which are normally dedicated to informal astronomy education," said David Beining, DomeFest's executive producer.
The festival is produced by the University of New Mexico's ARTS Lab and LodeStar Astronomy Center. The 2007 festival will be co-located at LodeStar and the ARTS Lab. Presenting sponsors for the festival include Sky-Skan, Inc. and Sony Corp. Additional sponsors will be announced soon. The LodeStar dome will be temporarily upgraded to Sky-Skan's definiti™ fulldome theater system for the festival. The system features Sony's SXRD projectors.
More information on the festival, including program details, registration, submission applications, sponsorship opportunities and more is available at www.domefest.org
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2007
CONTACT: David Beining, +1.505.841.5985, dbeining@unm.edu
ALBUQUERQUE -- DomeFest, the global festival for fulldome, returns July 20-22 with a 2007 program incorporating major technological and artistic innovations for the large-format, immersive digital dome (aka fulldome) theaters—a rapidly diffusing and evolving medium with its roots deep in planetariums but now also proliferating into new programs and venues. DomeFest 2007 will include several global and hemispheric premieres.
In its fourth year, DomeFest is a unique international program for digital artists, technologists, programmers and theater operators to explore technical and artistic innovations in fulldome, present new works and tools, and discuss its future--within and beyond the normal bounds of its role as a planetarium-oriented medium. DomeFest contributors and participants come from throughout the North America, Europe and Oceania.
The 2007 festival is centered on the premiere of the juried show of short works, but is flanked and powered by major new innovations: a 3D stereo demonstration show (first full-scale demo in the Western Hemisphere), the world premiere of an immersive art performance using interactive computer graphics, and new projection technology.
The 2007 festival has five principle tracks (details below):
· 3D Stereo Demo Show
· Juried Show & Domie Award Presentations
· Immersive Interactive Digital Art Performances by J. Walt Adamczyk
· Fulldome Show Screenings with Production Discussions
· Workshops, Technology Demonstrations and Panel Discussions
"DomeFest is designed to help advance the production and technology efforts in fulldome while also expanding the voices heard and visions seen in dome theaters. We do this by creating a forum for art, entertainment, research science and experimentation to screen on the big digital dome screens which are normally dedicated to informal astronomy education," said David Beining, DomeFest's executive producer.
The festival is produced by the University of New Mexico's ARTS Lab and LodeStar Astronomy Center. The 2007 festival will be co-located at LodeStar and the ARTS Lab. Presenting sponsors for the festival include Sky-Skan, Inc. and Sony Corp. Additional sponsors will be announced soon. The LodeStar dome will be temporarily upgraded to Sky-Skan's definiti™ fulldome theater system for the festival. The system features Sony's SXRD projectors.
More information on the festival, including program details, registration, submission applications, sponsorship opportunities and more is available at www.domefest.org
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