Alum filmmaker Shaandiin Tome turns her lens to Native people
Alum filmmaker Shaandiin Tome turns her lens to Native people and tells the coming-of-age story of a 13-year-old member of Northern California’s Karuk tribe.
Tome is now an acclaimed filmmaker who is also winning success as an indigenous cinematographer and director. She graduated from The University of New Mexico in 2015 with a bachelor of fine arts degree in film and digital media production.
Read more about this amazing film and director:
https://mirage.unm.edu/in-a-place-where-we-can-celebrate/
Film & Digital Arts alumni nominated for a Sports Emmy
Film & Digital Arts alumnus Fritz Bitsoie—a father, husband, Diné/Navajo filmmaker, and cultural storyteller—is now an Emmy-nominated director. His documentary Through The Storm captures the 2023 Red Lake Nation (Ojibwe) high school football season, chronicling a team's fight to revive its legacy amid a decades-long losing streak. More than a sports story, the film explores personal struggles, resilience, and how football becomes a symbol of hope and unity for the Red Lake community.
UROC showcases undergraduate research
Conference guides students through the professional research process Every year, University of New Mexico...
Graduating culture reporter Elijah Ritch comments on commentary
Elijah Ritch, a Film & Digital Arts student at the University of New Mexico, is graduating with a BA in Film History & Critical Studies. Over the past year, they have worked as a culture reporter for the Daily Lobo, building on a formative summer internship that helped shape their aspirations for a future in writing.