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.
May 13, 2025
Film & Digital Arts alumni Michael Madrigal wins SFIFC Screenplay Contest for his stunning sci-fi horror script, Leviathan
“Selected from a field of powerful submissions, and chosen blindly by our judges without knowing the writers’ names, Leviathan stood out for its cosmic atmosphere, eerie intimacy, and poetic terror. Set beneath a rare eclipse in a remote cabin, the script explores what happens when contact is made—and it’s not what we expected.
Michael, an Albuquerque-based writer-director, brings a bold, visionary voice to the screen. We can’t wait to see Leviathan come to life.”
UROC showcases undergraduate research
Conference guides students through the professional research process Every year, University of New Mexico undergraduate students work with faculty on their research topic of choice during the annual Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC). UROC is a...
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.