George R.R. Martin Screenwriting Competition Grant
Friday the recipient of the GRRM Screenwriting Grant – and the two runners-up – was announced! All applicants had to submit 10 pages of a fantasy or science fiction screenplay & treatment for a Feature or TV Pilot.
Congratulations to our student Michael Madrigal for being a runner-up for this competition!
The grantee will receive mentorship, a table or staged reading of their script, and $5,000, while the runners-up receive mentorship and $250 each.
Well done to all entrants – we have amazing writers in New Mexico!
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.