Wow! The Albuquerque Film and Media Experience festival organizers pulled off and incredible family friendly event, which made all of us filmmakers feel like VIPS. Sometimes film festivals are over run with ...well, jerks. I can say hands down, this was the most inclusive and supportive festival experience I have ever a had. Their mission is simply "to create oneness through the power of film, media and arts." They accomplish this by merging media, technology, movies, food and art into one festival wrapped up with down home hospitality.
It does not matter if you are a small independent like me or a big time producer like Emma Thompson, all of us joined together to share ideas, experiences and support to each other's films. The founders, Lainie S. Quirk and Ivan Wiener were hand picked by Robert Redford (Yep, THAT guy)
It does not matter if you are a small independent like me or a big time producer like Emma Thompson, all of us joined together to share ideas, experiences and support to each other's films. The founders, Lainie S. Quirk and Ivan Wiener were hand picked by Robert Redford (Yep, THAT guy)
AFME founders, Lainie S. Quick and Ivan Weiner to head up this festival a few years ago. Now, I know why. They put the filmmakers first. Their team selected a plethora of 80 high caliber films to screen. All of which, had a connection in someway to each other in order to bring a social conscious theme to the event. Don't get me wrong, this is not a "do-gooder" festival. There are films such as Sold which make you wonder what is happening to humanity and others, which give hope for recovery such as Hearts In The Himalayas. They include intimate discussions with industry professionals who are gracious enough to share their experiences such as Cultural and Humanitarian Photographer Lisa Kristine and acclaimed actresses Karen Black and Sharon Lawrence (Grace) as well as producers, composers and cinematographers among others.
The team had classes for children and "Breathe", which is an uplifting breathing and meditation event led by S.S. Gurubachan Singh Khalsa (he is a funny guy!). There is something for everyone. If you are an industry professional or simply a fan of art, food and culture make sure you take advantage of the what the Albuquerque Film and Media Experience festival has to offer.
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