Featured Alumni

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Stephen Anderson

Filmmaker Stephen Milburn Anderson was a pioneer in the use of digital filmmaking and an early advocate...

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Dan Herbert

After graduating from UNM in 2001, Daniel Herbert earned his MA and PhD in Critical Studies from the...

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Annie Jaynes

Annie Jaynes, a filmmaker based in Albuquerque, has made significant contributions to the industry...

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Kymon Greyhorse

Kymon Greyhorse is a Diné + Tongan + 2Spirit award-winning director, editor, and writer from Albuquerque,...

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Donovan Heimer

While studying cinematic arts at UNM, Donovan discovered his passion for visual effects and animation....

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Fritz Bitsoie

Fritz Bitsoie, an award-winning Diné/Navajo filmmaker, is known for his film “The Trails Before Us.”...

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Brian Levant

In his fifth decade in the entertainment industry, Director/Writer/Producer Brian Levant has been at the...

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Charlotte Casey

Charlotte Casey, a graduate who took an unconventional approach to graduation, left the classroom for a...

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Megan Kamauoha

Born and raised amidst the vibrant landscapes of Albuquerque, New Mexico, I have always been captivated...

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Rachel Bossert

Rachel Bossert is an animator with a passion for storytelling. She has worked in both VFX and TV...

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Casey Curtiss

Casey Curtiss is currently an Assistant Editor in Hollywood, having worked on David Fincher’s...

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Paris Premdas

Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Paris Premdas is a compositor at Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and a...

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Ramona Emerson

Ramona Emerson is a Diné writer and filmmaker originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico. She received her...

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Robbie Kujath

Robbie Kujath is a Motion Designer with five years of experience working alongside professional sports...

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Shaandiin Tome

Shaandiin Tome is a filmmaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her breakout, award-winning short film...

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Carol Alynn Payne

Carol Alynn Payne started her career in visual effects, working for almost six years at Industrial Light...

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Graciela Ruiz

Graciela Ruiz started her Career as a cinematic artist at Telltale Games where she worked on titles such...

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Jera Sky

Since graduating, I’ve been in two national commercials, made/written/directed 10 Feature Films with my...

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Amy Silverman

Soon after I graduated from UNM, I left for New York where I ended up working for a cinematographer,...

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Jeremy Shattuck

Jeremy received the Gus Blaisdell Award for Critical and Creative Writing while at UNM. He is passionate...