Explore Arts & Culture: Movies and Film

The Burrito Company Cafe' on Washington Ave., near the Plaza, was transformed recently into a set for Due Date, being filmed here in Santa Fe.  The transformation was pretty complete, done extremely professionally and quickly, and really shows one of the reasons that Hollywood loves our town.

A survey published in the film industry trade publication Variety ranks New Mexico as the third-best location in North America for film production, behind only California and New York. The rankings were compiled from an online poll of hundreds of location managers, unit production managers, cinematographers, directors and assistant directors who were asked to rate locations based on a number of specific criteria: visual appeal, incentives, film-office support, production resources, and ability to substitute for another location.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today announced a new collaboration between Robert Redford and the State of New Mexico that is currently referred to as “Sundance in New Mexico.”  The initiative will partner with the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico Film Office to create and expand upon training programs in film, arts, and the environment.

This year, the Santa Fe Film Festival begins a new journey in Festival status and design. This journey manifests your story and we know that road to the screen may not have been easy. The road may have been one that took you long distances, over many mountains, across oceans and down rugged paths. The Santa Fe Film Festival is honored this 10th anniversary to celebrate stories that have emerged from new voices to the cinematic screen and to the more seasoned voices returning to present work in film, music and art. Stories tend to evolve, taking on a new life of their own. Stories hold legacy giving us our past, present and show us the potential of our future. Open your heart and mind and dive into conversation stimulated by each tale. We know you will enjoy the films selected in this year's presentation! We at the Santa Fe Film Festival welcome and thank you for joining us.

The film and arts community of Santa Fe will recognize the efforts and vision of Jon Bowman, executive director of the Santa Fe Film Festival, who is retiring, on November 21 at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.