Film Festivals


Production: New Mexico Asian American Film Festival

Dates: November 15, 2025
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Information: The New Mexico Asian American Film Festival will showcase a wide variety of short films made by Asian/Asian American filmmakers. This event lifts up Asian American voices and empowers emerging artists to share their experiences, challenge perspectives, and celebrate their heritage and culture.

Formally under the Asian Business Collaborative as the New Mexico Asian Film Festival. We are very grateful that ABC got us up and running!

More Information-
https://filmfreeway.com/TheNewMexicoAsianAmericanFilmFestival

Contact Name: Lava Khonsuwon
Contact Email: beinglava@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 5052709225

Production: 13th Annual Albuquerque Film + Music Experience

Dates: September 24 - 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Daily
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Information: Cruise into the heart of Route 66! The 13th Annual Albuquerque Film + Music Experience ignites vibrant Nob Hill, September 24th to 28th, 2025! Five days packed with incredible films, live music, and vital industry connections!

Fueled by the non-profit AFME Foundation, it inspires generations of independent filmmakers and musicians. Immerse yourself in Center Stage Conversations with top film and music pros, connect with distributors, and experience the Pitch Panel excitement!

And get this – students attend FREE! Don't miss the Albuquerque Film + Music Experience in Nob Hill! Learn more at afmxnm.com.

Contact Name: Carey Rose O'Connell
Contact Email: careyrose@afmxnm.com
Contact Phone: 505-265-7866 (RT66)

Production: Dark Red Film Festival

Dates: October 24-26th, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Information: Dark Red Film Festival, New Mexico's premier international horror film festival takes place in Albuquerque, Movie Maker Magazine's top ranked "Best Places to Live and Work as a MovieMaker."

Recommended by New York Film Academy as one of the “Top Film Festivals to Submit To,” Dark Red Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of indie horror crafted by filmmakers with a passion for elevating the horror genre. Spanning three days, this festival will bring together a community of filmmakers and horror enthusiasts at iconic Albuquerque venues.

Contact Name: Tabitha McDonald
Contact Email: darkredhorror@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 4052481041

Film Festival submitted by Kim Ryan

Dates: OCt 2-5, 2025
Location: Silver City, NM

Information: Now accepting submissions for our 2025 festival. Filmmakers or films must be based within the southwest borderlands region: from El Paso to Tucson/Albuquerque to Chihuahua.
Early deadline is May 15.
Regular deadline August 1.

www.silvercityfilmfest.org

Contact Name: Kim Ryan
Contact Email: c.coordinator@silvercitymainstreet.com
Contact Phone: 575-956-6198

Film Festival submitted by Way OUT West Film Fest

Dates: October 11-20, 2024
Time: 12PM-11PM
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Information: The 10-day film festival, Way OUT West Film Fest, makes a triumphant return to in-person screenings in Albuquerque, showcasing diverse queer cinema from across the globe. Mark your calendar from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 20th. Find ticket, film, and venue info at wayoutwestfilmfest.com

Contact Name: Way OUT West Film Fest
Contact Email: info@swglff.com
Contact Phone: 505-*59-**13