Santa Fe Film Festival Events & NM Women in Film Sage Award

From the good folks at NM Women in Film:

IT'S TIME FOR THE SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL!!!

 

THURSDAY DEC 4, 2008

• Heineken Happy Hour co-sponsored by Cinnafilm @ Hotel Santa Fe 5-7 PM

DJs Sherdon & Stephens, the source for Santa Fe's monthly musical Tantra Sessions, maneuver a sultry mix of deep tech-house and vocals. Complimentary beverages provided by Heineken, Barefoot Wine, Boutique Wines of New Mexico, Alexander Valley Wine, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Tommy Bahama Rum, Glaceau, Red Bull and On Go Energy Shot. Open to festival badge holders. 21+

1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 800.825.9876

• HDNM Entertainment & Tamalewood Reception @ Rio Chama Steakhouse 7-9 PM

Celebrate the growth of independent New Mexico film, with a reception for the world premieres of SHOOT FIRST AND PRAY YOU LIVE and A LONELY PLACE FOR DYING, featuring Tributee James Cromwell. Both films were shot entirely in New Mexico with New Mexican actors and crews. Open to festival badge holders.

414 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.955.0765

• Filmmakers Reception @ Il Piatto 8-10 PM

Chef / Owner Matt Yohalem brings originality and culinary bravado to the Santa Fe Film Festival menu with his flair for world-class traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. Located in the historic downtown district, Il Piatto's reception is a highlight for filmmakers year after year. Open to festival badge holders.

95 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.984.1091

• Official Festival Party @ The Pink Adobe 9-12 AM

New to the party route, yet positioned on the most historic street in Santa Fe, the Pink Adobe invites the festival to enjoy their sprawling hacienda. Live performance by the Maura Studi Jazz Trio in the Dragon Room. Open to festival badge holders and the public.

406 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.983.7712

 

FRIDAY DEC 5, 2008

• Heineken Happy Hour @ Hotel Santa Fe 5-7 PM

DJ's Swing Kid and Maynard Del Mar electrify the room with a combination of 80s, 90s, break beats, electro clash and house. Complimentary beverages provided by Heineken, Barefoot Wine, Boutique Wines of New Mexico, Alexander Valley Wine, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Tommy Bahama Rum, Glaceau, Red Bull and On Go Energy Shot. Open to festival badge holders. 21+

1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 800.825.9876

• VIP Reception @ Gordon Schaeffer's Studio 7 – 9 PM

Gordon Schaeffer of Soulfood Music & Media invites festival badge holders to celebrate the art of cinema and music scoring with a screening and reception at his Santa Fe studio. Winner of the Best Imax Score, Gordon Schaeffer presents IMAX EXTREME.

776 Camino Don Emilio, Santa Fe, NM 87507 Ph. 612.805.4503

• Official Festival Party @ Ore House on the Plaza 8-1 AM

Ore House on the Plaza is a cornerstone venue for the Santa Fe Film Festival with an ever-evolving slate of entertainment and the annual Webcast. Live performance by musical powerhouse, Rhythm & 53rd. Open to festival badge holders.

50 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.983.8687

• Festival Party @ San Francisco Bar & Grill 9-1 AM

The San Francisco Bar & Grill returns to the festival in 2008, turning the historic downtown plaza into a filmmaker's block party. Live performance by White Buffalo. Open to festival badge holders and the public.

50 East San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.982.2044

 

SATURDAY DEC 6, 2008

• Milagro Awards Ceremony @ The Scottish Rite Temple 4:30-7 PM

Filmmakers and our Luminaria Tributees accept top honors at the Milagro Awards Ceremony hosted by the legendary Ali MacGraw and native son Raoul Trujillo. The show features presentations by notable New Mexicans and treasured members of the international film industry. Open to festival badge holders and the public.

463 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.982.4414

• Milagro Awards Reception @ The Market Pavilion 7-9 PM

Celebrate the successes of all Santa Fe Film Festival participants at the Market Pavilion located in the newly unveiled Railyard District. Catering provided by Walter Burke, beverages provided by Heineken, Barefoot Wine, Boutique Wines of New Mexico, Alexander Valley Wine, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Tommy Bahama Rum, Glaceau, Red Bull and On Go Energy Shot. Open to festival badge holders and the public for $10/ cover. 18+ Includes entry to the Santa Fe Film Festival's Centerpiece Party to follow.

1607A Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.983.4098

• The Centerpiece Party @ The Market Pavilion 9-2AM

DJs Che and Melanie Moore open the night with a sexy and sophisticated blend for the internationally acclaimed DJ Behrouz. The summer release of his double CD, "Pure Behrouz NYC", on Nervous Records has taken him around the world and now to our fine city for the Santa Fe Film Festival's Centerpiece Party, co-presented by the College of Santa Fe. Catering provided by Walter Burke, beverages provided by Heineken, Barefoot Wine, Boutique Wines of New Mexico, Alexander Valley Wine, Michael Collins Irish Whiskey, Tommy Bahama Rum, Glaceau, Red Bull and On Go Energy Shot. Open to festival badge holders and the public for $10/ cover. 18+

1607A Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.983.4098

• The Mission Creeps Show @ Warehouse 21 8 – 10 PM

The Mission Creeps are the subject of the music video THE MISSION CREEPS by selected filmmaker Gene Torres. They will delight the festival in the flesh with reverb-drenched guitar, psychotic and velvety vocals set to sparse webs of swampy bass and polyrhythmic backbeats. Open to festival badge holders and the public for $5/cover. All ages show, no alcohol on premises.

1614 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph.505.989.4423

 

SUNDAY DEC 7 – 2008

• Closing Party @ Inn of the Governors' Del Charro Saloon 7-12AM

Our soundtrack comes to an end with live performance by the Chris Ishee Jazz Trio featuring Therese Olson, Lydia Clark and Catherine Donavan. DJ Feathericci plays the last song of the 9th annual Santa Fe Film Festival. Open to festival badge holders.

101 West Alameda, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505-982-4333

 

Check out website for a full list of movies  www.santafefilmfestival.com

Also...

2008 NMWIF SAGE AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED:

NMWIF is pleased to announce that Ann Lerner, head of the Albuquerque Film Office, is the 2008 recipient of our SAGE Award.  As we all know, Ann has been an enthusiastic and tireless promoter of film in Albuquerque and the state and has given generously of her time and talents to support producers and crew in the state and especially many of our members.  The award will be presented to Ann at the Santa Fe Film Festival Milagro Awards Ceremony on Saturday, December 6th at 4:30PM at the Scottish Rites Temple.  The Ceremony is free to the public. 

 

NMWIF members will be admitted to the Milagro Awards Reception and Party after the Awards Ceremony. The reception will take place from 7-9pm at The Pavillion across from Site Santa Fe (the same location as the weekly Farmers Market). Following the reception will be the Party. More detailed Information on location will be in the Film Festival program.

Members MUST show MEMBERSHIP CARDS to be admitted. If you do not have a membership card you must e-mail us at NMWIFinfo@gmail.com and be sure to put "Milagro Party" in the subject line by noon on Saturday of the Awards ceremony so that you can be placed on a list at the door.

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