News & Events
Alejandro Montoya Marín joins us for the Mentor Series
Born in Laredo, Texas and raised in Mexico, Alejandro began his career in film by studying at the prestigious Vancouver Film School. In 2018, he was hand selected by director Robert Rodriguez to be a participant in his documentary series REBEL WITHOUT A CREW. The film he produced on the show, MONDAY, was screened at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival.
Writer and Producer Adam Belanoff joins us for The Mentor Series
Writer and Producer Adam Belanoff ("Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Fantasy Island," "The Closer") joins us for a virtual talk next Wednesday, September 3, at 2:30PM via zoom as part of our Mentor Series.
Film Future for film students Taking Shape at the Railyards
Construction is progressing to transform part of the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards into a world-class film production training center.
Sylvia Johnson discusses her recent foray into video installation
Sylvia Johnson is an award-winning filmmaker and impact strategist. She teaches filmmaking at the University of New Mexico and runs a small production company dedicated to visual storytelling to inspire action. In this week’s episode, she talks to Logan about her...
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...
Film & Digital Arts Senior Capstone Premiere
The Department of Film & Digital Arts capstone students will premiere their short films, animations, and games this Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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.
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.
Film Faculty and photojournalist wins Best of AP for exemplary work
Congratulations to our faculty and freelance photojournalist Roberto Rosales who received the Best of Associate Press for exemplary work on the Gene Hackman story. Roberto teaches Photography for Film & Digital Media class in the Film & Digital Arts...
UNM to honor Lobos at Student Memorial Ceremony
The University of New Mexico community will remember and celebrate Lobos who died in the past year during the Student Memorial Ceremony on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Ballroom C. Family members and the Lobo community are invited to...