Information: SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE: The Short Film
with Professional Screenwriter, TREVOR MUNSON
Create a 5-12 page script that will:
- stand on its own as a compelling short film
- serve as a proof of concept for feature or pilot
- showcase you as an actor
Gain a strong working knowledge of:
- a captivating logline
- intriguing characters
- dynamic scenes
- short film festival market and reputable screenwriting competitions
Cost: $475 + tax
About TREVOR MUNSON:
A tribal member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians, TREVOR MUNSON grew up in New Jersey and Texas where he earned an M.A. in English Literature from Texas State University. After graduating with honors, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a screenwriter.
Trevor’s first job was writing a television movie called A Ton of Money for Fox Television based on the real-life theft of seventeen million dollars from Loomis Fargo. The same year his spec script, Lone Star State of Mind, starring Joshua Jackson and Jamie King and John Mellencamp was produced by Sony ScreenGems.
In the television space, Trevor adapted his own debut novel, Angel of Vengeance, into a pilot script that became the basis for the cult hit CBS television series, Moonlight, starring Alex O’loughlin (Hawaii Five-0) for which he served as co-creator and co-Executive Producer. The series won the People’s Choice award for Best New Drama.
He has subsequently pitched and sold other original television concepts to ABC (Angel Eyes), Sony Television (Psight) , and NBC (The Vanisher).
More recently, Trevor adapted Warren Adler’s novel, Serpent’s Bite, for actress and frequent collaborator Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), and his western feature based on the life of Joaquin Murrieta is currently set up at Thunder Road Pictures.
On the side, Trevor writes and produces independent projects to take to the festival market. His award-winning films have been programmed at many top tier festivals including Tribeca, Nantucket, SCAD, Cleveland, Bentonville, Screamfest, and Holly Shorts.
On top of his writing career, Trevor also teaches MFA screenwriting for the University of Southern California, TV Writing for UCLA Extension, as well as working as a writing coach and consultant.
He is currently co-writing the re-imagined third installment of the Boondock Saints franchise for Thunder Road Pictures.
Information: IMPROV FOR ACTORS: INTRO TO LONG-FORM IMPROV
Improv sharpens our listening and observation skills to the level they need to be in order to do our best work and stay relevant in the industry.
This is a challenging and game-changing 8-week course taught by working actor, Matthew Van Wettering.
Limited to 12 actors. Location is Albuquerque.
Date: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 (8-week course Sunday evenings)
Time: 6PM - 9PM
Cost: $450 + tax (payment plan available)
TO REGISTER: ABQACTORSSTUDIO.COM or email abqactorsstudio@yahoo.com
Information: FILM ACTING & 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 art and business of film acting, in addition to the skill of auditioning (w/ focus on self-tapes and EcoCast). Limited to 10 actors.
Date: FEBRUARY 4, 2025 (6-week course Tuesday evenings)
Time: 6PM - 8:30PM
Cost: $575 + tax (payment plan available)
Location: Albuquerque, NM
TO REGISTER: ABQACTORSSTUDIO.COM or email abqactorsstudio@yahoo.com
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 RobertsProduction Assistant Bootcamp Flyer
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