It's probably the biggest single event in New Mexico's film and media world, and it starts this Wednesday: the
is pulling out all the stops this year with a wide selection of films, workshops and other activities. It's all too much to list here (you can find all the info at
), but I did want to share some of the many parties and send a shout out to the folks at HDNM, Tamalewood and Cinnafilm -- a few of the sponsors who help make it happen.
Santa Fe Film Festival 2008 Events & Parties
WEDNESDAY DEC 3, 2008
Heineken Happy Hour @ Hotel Santa Fe 5-7 PM
DJs Miss Ginger and Pablo77 hit play on the festival’s soundtrack with Brazilian rhythms, funk, soul, reggae and rare grooves. 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. Open to festival badge holders. 21+
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 800.825.9876
VIP Opening Night Reception @ Chuck Jones Gallery 7-9 PM
Linda Jones hosts this special gathering amidst her father Chuck Jones’ renowned works in the heart of downtown Santa Fe in celebration of the Southwest premiere of the new documentary about Chuck Jones, titled MEMORIES OF CHILDHOOD. Open to festival badge holders and the public.
135 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.983.5999
Official Opening Night Party @ The Cowgirl BBQ 8 – 2 AM
Locals’ favorite and the world famous Cowgirl BBQ, best known for their award-winning bartending staff and smokin’ BBQ, hosts their traditional Opening Night Party. Live performance by the Santa Fakers with an encore by DJs Miss Ginger and Pablo77. Open to festival badge holders, patrons with opening night tickets and the public for $8/cover.
319 S. Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ph. 505.982.2565
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