Training Opportunities


Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Sheryl Roberts

Dates: ongoing
Time: afternoons and evenings
Location: Santa Fe

Information: If you have ever been told that you have a great speaking voice, this workshop is for you. The art of voice overs will teach you all you need to become a voice over artist! This course is concise and complete, and concludes with you in the studio recording your submission demo. The recording studio makes a difference and we use the main one that does most of the casting in New Mexico. This is a fun class taught by a professional in the industry with 30 + years experience. Come and learn the right way to become successful in this competitive business.. Call 505-570-0203 for more information.

Contact Name: Sheryl Roberts
Contact Email: castfastsherylroberts@msn.com
Contact Phone: 505-570-0203

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Lora Cunningham

Dates: July 23, 2024
Time: 6PM - 8:30PM
Location: ABQ Actors Studio

Information: FILM ACTING and AUDITIONING COURSE
Taught by working actor, award-winning director and ABQ Actors’ Studio owner, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, this is a 6-week comprehensive course on the technique and business of film acting, in addition to the skill of auditioning (w/ focus on self-tapes and EcoCast). Limited to 10 actors.

Date: JULY 23, 2024 (6-week course Tuesday evenings)
Time: 6PM - 8:30PM
Cost $575 + tax (payment plan available)
Location: Corrales, NM

WWW.ABQACTORSSTUDIO,COM

Contact Name: Lora Cunningham
Contact Email: abqactorsstudio@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: (323)630-3133

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Lucy River

Dates: July 29-Aug 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Santa Fe Improv

Information: Teen classes — intro to longform comedy improv summer camp. Details/registration @santafeimprov.org. Theater: 1202 Parkway Drive, Unit A.

Contact Name: Lucy River
Contact Email: info@santafeimprov.org
Contact Phone: 5053021250

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Noël

Dates: 6/4/24, 9/10/24
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: Southwest Makeup Institute

Information: FILM & TELEVISION MAKEUP ARTIST TRAINING
Our professional makeup artist certification prepares students for a successful career in the film industry. Learn all necessary fundamentals, theory, product specifics, application techniques, set etiquette, time management, and more. All classes led by working PRO makeup artists and IATSE local 480 members (Jennifer McDaniel & Bonnie Masoner)

Graduate our 12-week program with 1/2 (15) of the union days required for IATSE local 480 membership!

-Self-paced, remote theory during the week
-High-energy, hands-on practice clinicals Sundays 10-3pm (8 weeks)
-4 week mentorship with one of our partnered professionals

Register online today! www.southwestmakeupinstitute.com

Contact Name: Noël
Contact Email: hello@southwestmakeupschool.com
Contact Phone: 505-288-6827

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Sheryl Roberts

Dates: ongoing
Time: tbd
Location: santa fe

Information: New acting class for film, television and commercials beginning soon right here in Santa Fe. Students will learn all aspects of the craft of acting including the business side. We will teach you the proper way to self tape auditions being that there is such a high percentage of self tapes currently being required by casting. We are casting professionals, so we know what works! The class is one on one which insures you will learn where to look, your best angles and technical aspects, without having to share your time. We are only accepting 5 new students as the instructor is also in pre-production for a show. Please call 505-204-4708 for available times and locations.

Contact Name: Sheryl Roberts
Contact Email: castfastsherylroberts@msn.com
Contact Phone: 505-204-4708

Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Lora Cunningham

Dates: May 7th, 2024 - June 11th, 2024 Tuesday Evenings
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: ABQ ACTORS STUDIO

Information: This is a comprehensive course on the art of film acting, the skill of auditioning and the business of film acting. Learn how to earn the audition and prepare for it, in addition to self-tape and EcoCast.

This course is IN-PERSON and will be held once a week, on TUESDAY evenings, for 6 weeks.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Limited to 10 actors.

Cost: $575 + tax 

Next course begins TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024. 
Class time is from 6:00PM- 8:30PM.

Contact Name: Lora Cunningham
Contact Email: abqactorsstudio@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: (323) 630-3133

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New Mexico - Above the Line

A SERIES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH NEW MEXICO FILMMAKERS

Panels Available for Viewing Online

If you missed any one of the panels, they are accessible on the NMFF YouTube page beginning June 1.

Producers Panel

Directors Panel

Screenwriters Panel

Actors Panel