This year's 4th Annual “NM MarCom Mixer” will bring together not only the Marketing and Communications industries, but also leaders and top professionals in technology and media as well. And while there's no *one* association covering all that's happening in film and media -- all are welcome!
Participating organizations include a “Who’s Who” in Marketing Communications From the Top Industry and Professional Associations in New Mexico!
Albuquerque Press Women, www.albuquerquepresswomen.org
American Marketing Association, www.nmama.org
Association for Women in Communications, www.nmawc.org
New Mexico AdFed, www.nmadfed.org
New Mexico Press Women, www.newmexicopresswomen.org
Public Relations Society of America, www.nmprsa.com
Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, www.shsmd-nm.org
Society for Marketing Professional Services, www.smpsnm.org
Society for Technical Communication, www.stc-nm-kachina.org
PLUS the “Who’s Who” in New Mexico technology representing New Mexico’s industries of the future for their Technology Industry Network Summer mixer.
Micro & Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation, www.mancef.org
Nano-Network of New Mexico, www.mancef.org/nnnm.htm
New Mexico Biotechnology & Biomedical Association, www.nmbio.org
New Mexico Information Technology & Software Association, www.nmitsa.org
New Mexico Optics Industry Association, www.nmoia.org
Thursday, July 10, 2008, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Albuquerque the Magazine Offices
1550 Mercantile Ave. NE, Top Floor, Jefferson & I-25, Above REI
$12 at door includes A FREE ATM magazine subscription, hors d’oeuvres, hosted bar and your chance to win some great door prizes!
For More Information
Stacy Sacco, (505) 489-2311
Webb Johnson, (505) 550-2096
Kelly Sansone, ATM Marketing Manager, (505) 842-1110
RSVP to sasacco@aol.com
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Storytelling Seminar @ ARTS Lab July 19 & 20
STORYTELLING
Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime, Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead an intensive and intimate workshop for novelists, playwrights and screenwriters who are determined to create stronger stories and characters. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own work to develop over the course of the weekend event.
The workshop will be held at UNM’s Arts Lab 131 Pine St. NE, Albuquerque, NM
July 19th and 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $225. Lunch will be served. Call
(505) 265-2569 or buzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations.
Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime, Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead an intensive and intimate workshop for novelists, playwrights and screenwriters who are determined to create stronger stories and characters. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own work to develop over the course of the weekend event.
The workshop will be held at UNM’s Arts Lab 131 Pine St. NE, Albuquerque, NM
July 19th and 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $225. Lunch will be served. Call
(505) 265-2569 or buzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations.
"Matthew is a passionate storyteller. He lives for it. He understands that the problem solving and puzzle-making of good story is to serve emotion and character, and ultimately the audience. In this age of reality TV and internet immersion, Matthew has not forgotten that entertainment is an art form."
Bonnie Curtis – Producer of Saving Private Ryan and Minority Report
NM Incentives @ AniMotion NM July 8th
NM Production Incentives @ AniMotion NM, July 8th
AniMotion NM welcomes New Mexico Film Office Deputy Director Jennifer Schwalenberg and award-winning animator Chris Kientz to talk about New Mexico's production rebate program and other incentives and how they apply to animation and VFX work.
A cornerstone of the success we've seen in encouraging film production, New Mexico's incentives have become a model envied by states across the country. But while a few states are experimenting with rebates even larger than ours, none has been able to match our straightforward approach and commitment to customer service.
How can animators make use of these incentives? Come to the next AniMotion NM meeting and find out.
When: Wednesday, July 8th from 7 - 9pm
Where: ARTS Lab Garage
(131 Pine Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106)
just north of Central and one block west of University
AniMotion NM welcomes New Mexico Film Office Deputy Director Jennifer Schwalenberg and award-winning animator Chris Kientz to talk about New Mexico's production rebate program and other incentives and how they apply to animation and VFX work.
A cornerstone of the success we've seen in encouraging film production, New Mexico's incentives have become a model envied by states across the country. But while a few states are experimenting with rebates even larger than ours, none has been able to match our straightforward approach and commitment to customer service.
How can animators make use of these incentives? Come to the next AniMotion NM meeting and find out.
When: Wednesday, July 8th from 7 - 9pm
Where: ARTS Lab Garage
(131 Pine Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106)
just north of Central and one block west of University
Scripting a Character Rig July 9th @ ARTS Lab
Image via WikipediaMEL Scripting a Character Rig in Maya by Chris MaraffiWhen: Wednesday, July 9th from 5 - 8pm
Where: ARTS Lab Garage
(131 Pine Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106)
just north of Central and one block west of University
This workshop will demonstrate an overview of how to approach MEL scripting a biped character rig in Autodesk Maya to automate and streamline the character rigging process. It will show you the advantages and issues in creating a rig through code, and will give you a sneak peak of the content of Chris' new book on the same subject, due out early fall.
The advantages of learning and utilizing MEL (Maya Embedded Language) or any other integrated package scripting is comparable to that of riding a bike vs. a motorcycle. Sure you can get there by peddling hard enough, but why not let the motor do the hard work while you just steer to your destination. The concepts in this lecture will introduce just how helpful MEL can be to increase your abilities and productivity in Maya.
Chris is the author of Maya Character Creation, a book that simplifies the complex nature of character creation and rigging using Maya, as well as Softimage XSI FX & Design, which covers character creation and animation using XSI . Most recently he was the Course Director of the scripting and character rigging classes at Full Sail University in Orlando Florida. He has also taught certified 3D training classes at Mesmer Animation Labs, The Academy of Art, The Masters Institute, School of Visual Arts, Pratt School of Design, NYU, & NYIT.
Before becoming an educator and certified trainer, Chris worked as a professional artist, animator, and consultant for broadcast, film, and internet companies in New York City.
Join us for this unique event and learn just how powerful MEL can be!
Friday, June 27, 2008
NM Filmmakers Showcase Audience Favorites Tour Roswell, Santa Fe, Taos and Mesilla
For the second year, selected audience favorites will travel to four New Mexico cities. Please join us at the following cinemas. All showings are free to the public • Meet the Filmmakers – Q & A after the showings
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Galaxy 8 • 4501 N. Main • Roswell, NM • 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Jean Cocteau Theater • 418 Montezuma Avenue • Santa Fe, NM • 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Storyteller Cinema • 110 Old Talpa Canyon Road • Taos, NM • 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Fountain Theater • 2469 Calle de Guadalupe •Mesilla, NM • 1:30 PM
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TIME ASSASSINS
Director Reuben Finkelstein
Albuquerque
John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald are sent back in time to stop a maniacal priest from destroying the world. TRT 6 MIN.
A DAY IN HEAVEN
Directors David Valdez and Philip H.R. Gunn
Rio Rancho
A light-hearted comedic adventure about Rudy Dominguez, a humble man from rural NM. After the death of his beloved wife, he builds a flying machine to see her in heaven. TRT 14 MIN.
SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND
Director Bryant Botero
Albuquerque
A documentary about the lives & experiences of four groups of subway performers, revealing how these artista are perceived by society. TRT 27 MIN
A RETURN HOME
Director Ramona Emerson
Albuquerque
After 37 years in the city, Navajo artist B. Emerson-Kitsman learns how difficult life can be on the reservation – but, through her art she learns to bridge the gap. TRT 32 MIN
UNDERWAY
Director Paul Marcus Santa Fe
At a stop-over between worlds, a woman discovers that her past and future are simultaneously in progress. TRT 17 MIN.
Attached is a printable version of the schedule and filmmakers bios. You can also access the information at: http://dev.nmfilm.com/locals/nm-filmmakers/nmfilmmakers-showcase.php. The next NM Filmmakers Showcase will take place in May 2009. If you have any questions please email us at: nm.filmmakers@nmfilm.com.
nmfilmmakers
Jodi Delaney, Program Director
Rochelle Bussey
New Mexico Film Office
418 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-476-5600
Fax: 505-476-5601
nm.filmmakers@nmfilm.com
www.nmfilm.com
NM-Made Films & Fundraiser Saturday
Hi everyone...
From Production Coordinator Elaine Thompson...
As you may or may not know, Matt McAlister, our Set PA on "LOVE LIES BLEEDING" and "THE SPIRIT" as well as working on numerous New Mexico productions, passed away on April 11th of this year. With his passing, he left behind not only his parents, grandparents and siblings but a young son by the name of Cyrus McAlister. Matt did not have any insurance so in an effort to help his son Matt's family has established a trust fund in the memory of Matt for Cyrus.
We are having a Fund Raising Event this Saturday, June 28th at the historic Kimo Theatre in Albuquerque.
The doors will open at 11:30AM. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased the day of the event or can be purchased in advance at the Kimo this week. In addition, Delaney Marsh, has tickets available to purchase directly from him.
We will be screening the following three movies in this order: The Horror Chronicles "UNDEAD or ALIVE" and "BURIED ALIVE" then "LOVE LIES BLEEDING" starring Christian Slater. The first screening will begin around 12:30PM with an intermission between each film. We will also have a sneak peak of the upcoming film by Frank Miller "THE SPIRIT".
There will be live music provided by Exit 116 and Boris McCutcheon and the Saltlicks.
Any and all proceeds from this event will be donated to the trust fund for Cyrus McAlister.
If you cannot attend the event but would like to make a donation you can go to the following website that has been set up through a PayPal account: http://inmemoryofmatt.com
I've attached a flyer with the basic information for the event which is being sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Film Office, Mountainair Films, Odd Lot Entertainment and Precinct 13 Entertainment.
I've included many of the local POC's and APOC's in this distribution in an effort to get the info out there so perhaps you can print this flyer and post it in your production offices. I've also included many of our local casting directors so that you can pass along this info to our local cast members appearing in these films.
Today, IATSE Local 480 has generously purchased 40 tickets which will go to the first 40 members of Local 480 at the door. You will need to see me and have your current membership card or driver's license so that I can check your name off the roster.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me (number below) or Delaney Marsh – Cell: (505) 231-8608.
Please get the word out and pass along this info. Thanks to everyone for your help and support in making this a successful event.
Warmest Regards,
Elaine Thompson
Production Coordinator
Cell: (310) 503-1566
Email: misselaineeus@earthlink.net
P.S. SUMMERFEST 2008 is also taking place on Sat., June 28th so be advised that Central will be closed between 3rd and 5th.
From Production Coordinator Elaine Thompson...
We are having a Fund Raising Event this Saturday, June 28th at the historic Kimo Theatre in Albuquerque.
The doors will open at 11:30AM. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased the day of the event or can be purchased in advance at the Kimo this week. In addition, Delaney Marsh, has tickets available to purchase directly from him.
We will be screening the following three movies in this order: The Horror Chronicles "UNDEAD or ALIVE" and "BURIED ALIVE" then "LOVE LIES BLEEDING" starring Christian Slater. The first screening will begin around 12:30PM with an intermission between each film. We will also have a sneak peak of the upcoming film by Frank Miller "THE SPIRIT".
There will be live music provided by Exit 116 and Boris McCutcheon and the Saltlicks.
Any and all proceeds from this event will be donated to the trust fund for Cyrus McAlister.
If you cannot attend the event but would like to make a donation you can go to the following website that has been set up through a PayPal account: http://inmemoryofmatt.com
I've attached a flyer with the basic information for the event which is being sponsored by the City of Albuquerque Film Office, Mountainair Films, Odd Lot Entertainment and Precinct 13 Entertainment.
I've included many of the local POC's and APOC's in this distribution in an effort to get the info out there so perhaps you can print this flyer and post it in your production offices. I've also included many of our local casting directors so that you can pass along this info to our local cast members appearing in these films.
Today, IATSE Local 480 has generously purchased 40 tickets which will go to the first 40 members of Local 480 at the door. You will need to see me and have your current membership card or driver's license so that I can check your name off the roster.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me (number below) or Delaney Marsh – Cell: (505) 231-8608.
Please get the word out and pass along this info. Thanks to everyone for your help and support in making this a successful event.
Warmest Regards,
Elaine Thompson
Production Coordinator
Cell: (310) 503-1566
Email: misselaineeus@earthlink.net
P.S. SUMMERFEST 2008 is also taking place on Sat., June 28th so be advised that Central will be closed between 3rd and 5th.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Google Code Jam is On...
Image via WikipediaAny hungry coders out there? Contests and prizes still seem to be working well for encouraging all kinds of hard and creative work. Google searches for talent, coders solve some hard problems, and a good time is had by all...
From Forbes/Business Wire:
Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today that registration is now open for Google Code Jam 2008. Programmers ready to use their coding skills, creativity, and ingenuity to solve a series of challenges can register at http://code.google.com/codejam. The top 500 contestants will win an all expenses paid trip to the semifinals at regional Google offices, with the top 100 advancing to the grand final at Google's Mountain View headquarters.For more info from the Google folks themselves, visit: Google Code Jam is back
"Google Code Jam is an incredible opportunity for the most talented computer scientists in the world to come together and compete on an international stage," said Vic Gundotra, Vice President, Engineering. "Google is proud to support these coders as they take on some of the world's most challenging programming problems, and we're pleased to have the chance to introduce them to our research and offices around the world."
This year marks the first year with regional semifinal playoffs in over ten countries. "It's an incredible opportunity to introduce the best of the programming world to our offices across the globe and demonstrate the incredible diversity of experiences that Google offers engineers worldwide," said Nelson Mattos, Vice President, Engineering, EMEA.
This year's Google Code Jam will be powered by tools created by a 20%-time team that includes previous Code Jam winners, and will allow contestants to program in any language.
In addition to the trip to local engineering offices and Mountain View, finalists will also divide over $80,000 in prize money: -0- *T Grand Prize: $10,000 2nd place: $5,000 3rd place: $2,500 4th-10th place: $1,500 each 11th-30th place: $1,000 each 31st-50th place: $750 each 51st-75th place: $500 each 76th-100th place: $250 each *T
Participants can register throughout the qualification round, which ends July 17.
Registration is now open, so you can find out more about the contest, and practice on some sample problems. Practice hard! If you make it to the top 500, you'll travel to a nearby Google office for our semifinal round. If you're in the top 100, we'll fly you to our Mountain View headquarters to compete with the world's very best.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
START Entrepreneurial Conference in San Francisco
It's not exactly local, but after years of doing the High Desert Venture Camp entrepreneurial workshops with NCIIA, we know how tough it is to get from a good idea and a motivated team to having a real potential startup. If you're interested (or know of others who are), and your potential startup is a web or software play, the "Start Conference" might be for you.
It's August 7th, $200, and if Adaptive Path, 43 Folders, Six Apart, and Om Malik mean something to you -- that's a really good deal.Quit your day job.
Start is a one-day conference in San Francisco designed for smart, talented Web people to take hold of their ideas, follow their dreams, and start their own companies.
You'll hear from founders of successful startups, and learn from investors, lawyers, and others who can outline potential pitfalls. They'll give you practical advice, tell their horror stories, and maybe lend you a little inspiration. If you've ever dreamt of taking the plunge, don't miss this chance to hear from the experts!
Santa Fe Complex Opener Yesterday
Great opening for the Santa Fe COMPLEX (or sfCOMPLEX) yesterday. It was really wonderful to see the wide variety of attendees, from scientists to artists and business people, from 8 year olds to octogenerians (as Randy Burge pointed out).
The gang did a fantastic job of pulling together a community of creative thinkers and makers in what was, I think, another good sign that there's critical mass here for truly great things.
Congratulations to Stephen Guerin, Don Begley, Simon Mehalek, David Stout, Steve Smith... and the other folks making this happen. Visit visit the Santa Fe Complex web site or http://sfcomplex.org/wordpress/ for more information.
...and apologies for the quality of some of these photos.
The gang did a fantastic job of pulling together a community of creative thinkers and makers in what was, I think, another good sign that there's critical mass here for truly great things.
Congratulations to Stephen Guerin, Don Begley, Simon Mehalek, David Stout, Steve Smith... and the other folks making this happen. Visit visit the Santa Fe Complex web site or http://sfcomplex.org/wordpress/ for more information.
...and apologies for the quality of some of these photos.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
More early summer events...
More events, more live person to person interaction. Here are a few that we're tracking:
SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH -- TODAY
What: sfCOMPLEX Grand Opening
When: 6/14/2008 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: 632 Agua Fria, adjacent to the Rail Yard and Sambusco Center
The Open House begins at 4:00 PM
Mayor David Coss will speak at 6:30 PM
David & Cory (NoiseFold) will perform at 7:00 PM
The sfCOMPLEX brings together both the scientific and artistic communities in shared exploration involving research, education and design activities. Imagine an art-science-design atelier for the 21st century exploring interactive media and exhibition, information visualization, software design, sustainable public policy design and digital culture informed by complexity science, technological savvy, community responsibility and interdisciplinary thinking.
Sunday, June 15th
What: Friends of Film and Video Arts (FoFVA): 48HFP
When: 3:00 PM Social/Sign-in; 3:30pm Presentation
Where: The Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street NW, (Basement Theater-entrance north side of building at Mountain Street)
Where: The Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street NW, (Basement Theater-entrance north side of building at Mountain Street)
How Much: Free to members, non-members $5
Learn about participating in the 48 Hour Film Project from co-founder Liz Langston and local filmmaker Fritz Eberle.
Tuesday, June 17th
What: NM AdFed June Luncheon: Strategy Panel June 17
When: 11:30 -1:00 PM
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel
How Much: Free for members, Guests $30; Students $15
Join the big thinkers at five of Albuquerque's best-known agencies as they discuss the importance of great strategic planning. Featuring: Chris Moore / 3 Advertising; Del Esparza / Esparza Advertising; Frank Duran / Kilmer & Kilmer; Steve McKee / McKee Wallwork Cleveland; Erik Lohmeier / Rick Johnson & Company
RSVP to rsvp@nmadfed.org
What: UNM Interdisciplinary Film & Digital Media (IFDM) Candidate Talk
When: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Where: UNM ARTS Lab
How Much: Free
Join us at ARTS Lab for "Ecomedia: How the Natural World is Transforming the Nature of Media"
The 2007 UN intergovernmental report on climate change states that: “warming of the climate system is unequivocal” and outlines rapid increases in global temperatures, ice melting, and sea level rise. In this presentation, Andrea Polli presents a series of works that explore the intersection of atmospheric science and contemporary art and media addressing air quality and climate issues.
Wednesday, June 18th
What: 48 Hour Film Project Meet & Greet
When: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: O'Neill's Irish Pub, 4310 Central Ave., SE, Albuquerque
It's almost time to make films! The 48 Hour Film Project is coming up - July 11- 13. Teams of filmmakers will write, shoot and edit their films in 48 Hours! Your finished film screens just 3 days later at the beautiful KiMo Theater. For info see www.48hourfilm.com
Thursday, June 19th
What: NMITSA Lunch Talk: Kevin Silver on Interaction Design
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency (Downtown Albuquerque)
How Much: NMITSA (& Tech Association) Members: $25; non-members $40 by clicking here.
"Interaction Design (IxD) has a rich and varied history. Part of the larger User Experience Design Umbrella, IxD is often the glue that makes products easy to use and a joy to own. Using a various design approaches Interaction Designers help define the conversation users have with digital products: software applications, web sites and devices. This talk will briefly review the history of Interaction Design, throughly describe what IxD is and expound on it’s importance in the overall design and development process."
Monday, June 9, 2008
Regional Economic Development Initiative meeting this Wednesday
Under the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI), sponsored by Los Alamos County for Santa Fe, Taos, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos, the Expert Group on Regional Economic Development Services will meet on Wednesday, June 11th, from 10:30 to noon at the Espanola City Council chambers, located at 405 Paseo de Oñate, Española, (505)-747-6100 to discuss development of a regional Entertainment Cluster.
At this meeting we will discuss lessons learned from the state film cluster development effort and their application to REDI, review existing Film Office and Music industry programs, identify regional gaps, and evaluate proposed activities to support development of a regional cluster.
At this meeting we will discuss lessons learned from the state film cluster development effort and their application to REDI, review existing Film Office and Music industry programs, identify regional gaps, and evaluate proposed activities to support development of a regional cluster.
NMITSA Lunch: Kevin Silver on User-Centered Design
I'm particularly excited about this announcement. Kevin is a real star in the world of interaction and user-centered design working here in Albuquerque with Clearwired. He's a nice guy too, with a passion for user-centered design that's infectious.
What is User-Centered Design -- or User Experience? Why is it important to us here in New Mexico or anyone making a product or service they want consumers to use?
Is Apple doing pretty well?
I could try to explain, but... I encourage you to come to the next NMITSA lunch and hear from a real expert.
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NMITSA is pleased to announce that Kevin Silver will be our featured guest at the upcoming June membership luncheon on June 19th from 11:30 am until 1:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Albuquerque. Kevin will be speaking on User Experience Design.
Tickets for this luncheon are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Registration for NMITSA members is $25, for non-members it is $40. We look forward to seeing you all on the 19th!
Kevin is an empathetic champion of users and a strong proponent of user-centered design. He strives to design digital products that are simple, elegant, and easy to use. Involved in desktop application design and development since 1995, he started tinkering with HTML in the late 90s-just in time for the flurry of growth on the Web before the big .com bust. Kevin has worked on a diverse range of projects, including designing applications for Indian Health Services (a federal agency), Envision Utility Software, University of New Mexico, Anchor Computer, the United States Air Force, and Web sites for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Dr. Martens, Buck Knives, Museum of the African Diaspora, and Adobe, to name a few. One thing Kevin has learned through all of these engagements is that satisfying the needs and goals of users is central to a successful experience.
What is User-Centered Design -- or User Experience? Why is it important to us here in New Mexico or anyone making a product or service they want consumers to use?
Is Apple doing pretty well?
I could try to explain, but... I encourage you to come to the next NMITSA lunch and hear from a real expert.
___
NMITSA is pleased to announce that Kevin Silver will be our featured guest at the upcoming June membership luncheon on June 19th from 11:30 am until 1:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Albuquerque. Kevin will be speaking on User Experience Design.
Tickets for this luncheon are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here. Registration for NMITSA members is $25, for non-members it is $40. We look forward to seeing you all on the 19th!
Kevin is an empathetic champion of users and a strong proponent of user-centered design. He strives to design digital products that are simple, elegant, and easy to use. Involved in desktop application design and development since 1995, he started tinkering with HTML in the late 90s-just in time for the flurry of growth on the Web before the big .com bust. Kevin has worked on a diverse range of projects, including designing applications for Indian Health Services (a federal agency), Envision Utility Software, University of New Mexico, Anchor Computer, the United States Air Force, and Web sites for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Dr. Martens, Buck Knives, Museum of the African Diaspora, and Adobe, to name a few. One thing Kevin has learned through all of these engagements is that satisfying the needs and goals of users is central to a successful experience.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Upcoming Week+ in Events
More events than you can shake a kabob at these next couple weeks. Here are a few that we're tracking:
Sunday, June 8th
What: Duke City Shootout Crew & Volunteer Meet-up (& BBQ)
When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Altura Park, Albuquerque (near Washington and Constitution NE)
North America's longest running Digital Filmmaking competition is right around the corner (Shooting & Production runs July 26th through August 2nd), so we're getting together with the people who really make it happen. For more information, visit http://www.dukecityshootout.org -- or stop by!
Monday, June 9th
What: Sony Equipment for Education
When: 2:00 PM
Where: UNM ARTS Lab, 131 Pine St., NE
Sony Education representative Cheryl Arment visits to demonstrate the latest Sony gear for educational institutions (the EX-1 Camera and others), along with ways educational institutions can partner with Sony.
More information at the ARTS Lab Blog.
Tuesday, June 10th
What: AniMotion NM: Traditional Cell Animation
When: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: UNM ARTS Lab, 131 Pine St., NE
ANiMotion NM is proud to present master animator Dan Haskett. Dan Haskett, is a veteran animator with three decades in the business. He designed the character Belle for Beauty and the Beast and Ariel for The Little Mermaid. He won an Emmy for his work on The Simpsons and has credits for Toy Story and The Prince of Egypt, as well as for commercials and cartoons for Sesame Street.
Wednesday, June 11th
What: Albuquerque Web Geeks Meet-up
When: 6:00 PM -- ?
Where: Nob Hill Bar & Grill, 3128 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque
The monthly gathering of Albuquerque's savviest web designers, developers and programmers launched by the Duke City Fix.
More Details & RSVP Here
Sunday, June 15th
What: Friends of Film and Video Arts (FoFVA): 48HFP
When: 3:00 PM Social/Sign-in; 3:30pm Presentation
Where: The Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street NW, (Basement Theater-entrance north side of building at Mountain Street)
Where: The Harwood Art Center, 1114 Seventh Street NW, (Basement Theater-entrance north side of building at Mountain Street)
How Much: Free to members, non-members $5
Learn about participating in the 48 Hour Film Project from co-founder Liz Langston and local filmmaker Fritz Eberle.
Tuesday, June 17th
What: NM AdFed June Luncheon: Strategy Panel June 17
When: 11:30 -1:00 PM
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel
How Much: Free for members, Guests $30; Students $15
Join the big thinkers at five of Albuquerque's best-known agencies as they discuss the importance of great strategic planning. Featuring: Chris Moore / 3 Advertising; Del Esparza / Esparza Advertising; Frank Duran / Kilmer & Kilmer; Steve McKee / McKee Wallwork Cleveland; Erik Lohmeier / Rick Johnson & Company
RSVP to rsvp@nmadfed.org
Wednesday, June 18th
What: 48 Hour Film Project Meet & Greet
When: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: O'Neill's Irish Pub, 4310 Central Ave., SE, Albuquerque
It's almost time to make films! The 48 Hour Film Project is coming up - July 11- 13. Teams of filmmakers will write, shoot and edit their films in 48 Hours! Your finished film screens just 3 days later at the beautiful KiMo Theater. For info see www.48hourfilm.com
Thursday, June 19th
What: NMITSA Lunch Talk: Kevin Silver on Interaction Design
When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: TBD
How Much: TBD
More details on their way!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Santa Fe Complex Grand Opening June 14
We're very happy to pass along info on the Grand Opening of our friends to the north at the Santa Fe Complex. The talented people behind the Complex -- and the lineup of people who'll be performing and showing their work is fantastic. We hope to see you there!
Santa Fe Complex Grand Opening June 14
Santa Fe Complex will host its grand opening on Saturday, June 14 with
a mixed media show entitled Emergence: The Interaction of Science &
Art from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at 632 Agua Fria St. Part program, part
science fair, Santa Fe's artistic and scientific traditions will find
common ground in this special event to celebrate the newest addition
to Santa Fe's rich cultural and intellectual climate.
Artists Orlando Leibovitz, Paul Paryski, Jared Tarbell and Woody
Vasulka will display their work in an open house from 4 p.m. pm until
6:30 p.m.; there will also be a display of the work of German artist
Tim Borgmann. At 6:30, Mayor David Coss will open the evening program,
followed by a brief discussion on complexity and the Santa Fe Complex
led by Guerin and Steve Smith, retired LANL visualization scientist.
David Stout and Cory Metcalf of NoiseFold will end the evening with a
performance of their latest work.
Lebovitz describes the event as an opportunity to explore common
visions. "We usually think of art and science as polar opposites,"
Leibovitz said. "But many artists and scientists seek to explain the
apparent complexity of our world by striving for simplicity and
beauty. Emergence recognizes our shared values and creates a common
bond between our work." The Santa Fe based artist will showcase his
musical paintings that explore the relationship between sound and
light, music and color.
He will be joined by video art pioneer Woody Vasulka, who began
exploring the digital medium in the 1960's and continues to break new
ground in the computational art medium; Jared Tarbell, a self-
described "solar powered bipedal brain tower" and a leader in the
computational art movement; Tim Borgmann, whose three-dimensional work
won an honorable mention 2007 International Art of Digital Show in San
Diego; and Paul Paryski, whose photographic explorations of complex
natural structures will complement their work. Tarbell and Vasulka
will return to Santa Fe Complex later this summer for individual shows
and discussions about mathematics and computer art.
For more information, visit the Santa Fe Complex web site.
---
Don Begley
Managing Director
Santa Fe Complex
624 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
www.santafecomplex.org
505-216-7562
505.670.9432 (cell)
Santa Fe Complex will host its grand opening on Saturday, June 14 with
a mixed media show entitled Emergence: The Interaction of Science &
Art from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. at 632 Agua Fria St. Part program, part
science fair, Santa Fe's artistic and scientific traditions will find
common ground in this special event to celebrate the newest addition
to Santa Fe's rich cultural and intellectual climate.
Artists Orlando Leibovitz, Paul Paryski, Jared Tarbell and Woody
Vasulka will display their work in an open house from 4 p.m. pm until
6:30 p.m.; there will also be a display of the work of German artist
Tim Borgmann. At 6:30, Mayor David Coss will open the evening program,
followed by a brief discussion on complexity and the Santa Fe Complex
led by Guerin and Steve Smith, retired LANL visualization scientist.
David Stout and Cory Metcalf of NoiseFold will end the evening with a
performance of their latest work.
Lebovitz describes the event as an opportunity to explore common
visions. "We usually think of art and science as polar opposites,"
Leibovitz said. "But many artists and scientists seek to explain the
apparent complexity of our world by striving for simplicity and
beauty. Emergence recognizes our shared values and creates a common
bond between our work." The Santa Fe based artist will showcase his
musical paintings that explore the relationship between sound and
light, music and color.
He will be joined by video art pioneer Woody Vasulka, who began
exploring the digital medium in the 1960's and continues to break new
ground in the computational art medium; Jared Tarbell, a self-
described "solar powered bipedal brain tower" and a leader in the
computational art movement; Tim Borgmann, whose three-dimensional work
won an honorable mention 2007 International Art of Digital Show in San
Diego; and Paul Paryski, whose photographic explorations of complex
natural structures will complement their work. Tarbell and Vasulka
will return to Santa Fe Complex later this summer for individual shows
and discussions about mathematics and computer art.
For more information, visit the Santa Fe Complex web site.
---
Don Begley
Managing Director
Santa Fe Complex
624 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87501
www.santafecomplex.org
505-216-7562
505.670.9432 (cell)
Thursday, June 5, 2008
NM AdFed June Luncheon: Strategy Panel June 17
Looks like a particularly interesting AdFed event this month:
Join the big thinkers at five of Albuquerque's best-known agencies as they discuss the importance of great strategic planning.
SAVE THE DATE!
NM AdFed June Luncheon
Tuesday, June 17 / 11:30am-1pm
Embassy Suite Hotel
Members FREE / Guests $30 / Students $15
RSVP to rsvp@nmadfed.org
FEATURING
Chris Moore / 3 Advertising
Del Esparza / Esparza Advertising
Frank Duran / Kilmer & Kilmer
Steve McKee / McKee Wallwork Cleveland
Erik Lohmeier / Rick Johnson & Company
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
48 Hour Meet & Greet - WED 18
From Liz at the 48 Hour Film Project...
New Mexico Creative People,
Liz Langston
Executive Producer
48 Hour Film Project
www.48hourfilm.com
202-285-5166
It's almost time to make films! The 48 Hour Film Project is coming up - July 11- 13. Teams of filmmakers will write, shoot and edit their films in 48 Hours! Your finished film screens just 3 days later at the beautiful KiMo Theater. For info see www.48hourfilm.com
Still putting a team together or want to be on a team? Here's one way:
Open Call / Meet and Greet Wednesday, June 18 5:00pm - 7:30pm at O'Neill's Irish Pub
4310 Central Ave SE (Central at Washington in East Nob Hill)
This is a great opportunity for teams to begin scouting for cast and crew members and learn more on how to prepare for this years New Mexico 48 Hour Film Project. Also if you would like to be a part of a team this would be the time to meet the producers of this year's 2008 New Mexico 48 Hour Film Project!!
- Talent bring copies of your head shots and resume
- Musicians bring copies of your music
- Filmmakers bring your DVD demo reels to show on the SCREEN!!! (Films will be screened in the background)
- We will also be screening the Best of 2007 48 Hour Film Project with films from all over the world who competed last year.
- Sponsor's / potential sponsor's come out and learn more about this year New Mexico 48 Hour Film Project!!
If you just want to come out and see what's going on you're welcome to come along.
If you can't make it, but still want to join a team, sign up here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/join/?city=newmexico
If you have questions, e-mail your New Mexico producer: liz@48hourfilm.com
Don't delay, Register today! Spots are filling up quick!! www.48hourfilm.com/newmexico
This may be overkill, but here's EVEN MORE info about the 48HFP.
48 HOUR FILM PROJECT IN NEW MEXICO: The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to NEW MEXICO! In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and a team will make a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch. In 48 hours. On Friday, July 11, you'll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, July 13, the movie must be complete. It will show at KiMo Theater in Albuquerque on July 16. In association with the Duke City Shootout, and with support from the City of Albuquerque, the 48 Hour Film Project is starting its 3rd year in New Mexico. Teams from across the state are invited to participate. Last year's winning film by Trifecta Plus screened at the Cannes Film Festival, with many of the team members in attendance.
There are two ways to be involved: 1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and amateurs alike. Just put together a team and register on-line at http://www.48hourfilm.com/newmexico and then meet us on Friday, July 11, ready to go. There are only a limited number of slots, and once we reach our limit teams will be put on a waiting list, so apply soon... 2. JOIN A TEAM. If you're interested in participating, but can't form a team, you can still definitely be involved! There will be happy hours where folks can meet team leaders and join their teams. Get your information to team leaders at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/join. Stay tuned for announcements about "Meet and Greet" opportunities in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Here's your chance to get off the couch and start filming. Meet other filmmakers, spend 48 hours in intense movie making, see your film screened at the world class KiMo Theater, and compete for International fame! The winning NEW MEXICO team will compete in second round competitions for a Panasonic Camera, and $5000 in cash, as well as national distribution and film festival screenings. Entry instructions can be found at http://www.48hourfilm.com/newmexico. Come on out and make a movie!
Liz Langston
Executive Producer
48 Hour Film Project
www.48hourfilm.com
202-285-5166
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