SANTA FE -The New Mexico Film Foundation, in partnership with the New Mexico Post Alliance and the New Mexico Tourism Department, is seeking submissions from New Mexico residents to complete a media project entitled "Life in New Mexico".
"The purpose of this project is to bring attention to the post production process that is part of the New Mexico film industry, and to highlight the New Mexico men and women who work in this area of filmmaking," said Dirk Norris, executive director of the New Mexico Film Foundation. "We are very excited to be working closely with the New Mexico Tourism Department this year, utilizing their branding slogan of "New Mexico True."
New Mexico residents are invited to submit video clips up to three minutes in length answering the question "What is New Mexico True to You?" All types of video will be accepted but must meet content requirements. Video from people of all walks of life in New Mexico is of interest. The submitted films will be given to professional post production companies in New Mexico for them to compile in order to promote their expertise and abilities in editing. Post-production professionals have the choice to edit any or all footage accepted for the project. Additionally, editors have the option of working with New Mexico music composers to create sound tracks.
This year, a new category has been added for editors to create shorter video projects using the "New Mexico True" theme that showcase the beauty, diversity, and culture of The Land of Enchantment.
"'New Mexico True" is the celebration of everything that makes New Mexico unique, special and different; experiences found here and nowhere else," said Tourism Department Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham. "We use those experiences to market New Mexico as an exciting place to visit, but they also mean a lot to those of us who call New Mexico home. We are excited to see what 'New Mexico True' looks like through the eyes of residents and local filmmakers."
Video submissions for the "Life in New Mexico" media project will be accepted through October 30, 2015. A complete list of rules, guidelines and suggestions can be found at http://www.nmfilmfoundation.org/life-in-new-mexico-media-project.
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The New Mexico Post Alliance will help coordinate the professional and student editorial teams who will compete for the high value software awards and prizes from our generous sponsors: AVID, ProTools, Black Magic Design, ToolFarm, Telestream, iZotope, Rampant Design, and Sony Broadcast. If you have questions please contact info@nmfilmfoundation.org.