Film Festival 2024

2024 Four Corners Film Festival

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2024 Film Program & Schedule

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2024 Festival Program

Thursday, September 12

9:30am 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL INDIGENOUS SHORTS PROGRAM (83 mins)

The Sundance Institute presents eight short films in its 2024 film tour of work by Native an Indigenous filmmakers.

IN PERSON: Actor Jon Proudstar


Bay of Herons / USA

Director: Jared James Lank 

Calling on the strength of his ancestors, a young Mi’kmaq man reflects on the pain of bearing witness to the destruction of his homelands. Fiction.


Winding Path / USA 

Directors: Alexandra Lazarowich, Ross Kauffman, Producer: Robin Honan

Eastern Shoshone MD-PhD student Jenna Murray spent summers on the Wind River Indian Reservation helping her grandfather anyway she could. When he suddenly dies, she must find a way to heal before realizing her dream of a life in medicine. Nonfiction.


Headdress / USA 

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Taietsarón:sere ‘Tai’ Leclaire, Producer: David Spadora 

When an act of casual racism confronts a Queer Native man, he retreats into his mind to find the perfect clap back from various versions of his own identity. 


Ekbeh / USA 

Director: Mariah Eli Hernandez-Fitch

While learning to make gumbo, the creator shares personal stories about their grandparents as a way to honor and preserve their Indigenous history and life. Nonfiction.


Baigal Nuur – Lake Baikal / Canada, Germany 

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Alisi Telengut 

The formation of Lake Baikal in Siberia is reimagined, featuring the voice of a Buryat woman who can still recall some words in her endangered Buryat language (a Mongolian dialect). Animation.


Hawaiki / New Zealand

Director and Screenwriter: Nova Paul, Producer: Tara Riddell

At the edge of the playground close to the forest, the children of Okiwi School made a refuge they call Hawaiki. Hawaiki has spiritual and metaphysical connections for Māori as the children create a space for their self-determination. Fiction.


Sunflower Siege Engine / USA

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Sky Hopinka

Movements of resistance are collapsed and woven together, from reflections of one’s own body in the world today, to documentation of Alcatraz, the reclamation of Cahokia, and the repatriation of the ancestors. Fiction.


Goodnight Irene / USA

Director: Sterlin Harjo 

Three Seminole patients share some laughs and poignant truths as they wait for treatment at the local Indian hospital. Fiction.

Q&A with Jon Proudstar to follow screenings


12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH- enjoy a meal in one of Downtown Farmington’s fine restaurants!


1:00 pm

Luke Renner- San Juan College Professor of Film and Digital Media Arts- Where do we go from here?

What does the future look like for an aspiring filmmaker or actor and how can they further their education in New Mexico?


7:00 pm 

CRIME/THRILLER

THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY 

USA 2023 (91 mins)

Directed by Francis Galluppi

Starring Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Sierra McCormick, Jon Proudstar

IN PERSON: Actor Jon Proudstar 


While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a young traveling knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty - or cold, hard steel - to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune.




Friday, September 13

9:15 am

Documentary

THE ELECTRIC INDIAN

USA, 2024 (57 mins) 

Directed by Leya Hale


Henry Boucha, a member of the Ojibwe Nation, was a legendary hockey player from Warroad, Minnesota. He played in the NHL, for the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings, and on the 1972 USA Olympic hockey team. An assault on the ice resulted in a debilitating eye injury and a controversial court case. Temporarily lost without his hockey career, he was forced to start again and find his true self off the ice.


10:30 am

Jon Proudstar- ComicTalk


11:15 – 12:00 LUNCH- enjoy a meal in one of Downtown Farmington’s fine restaurants!


12:00 pm

ALL IN THE FAMILY: DRAMATIC SHORT FILMS (80 mins)

An eclectic mix of shorts films with a focus on the complexity of family


Burning the Old Man/Colorado, USA

Directed by Robert Kelly McAllister and Timothy McCracken

Two brothers who can't stand each other have 24 hours left to fulfill their dad's dying wish to have his ashes scattered at Burning Man.


As Easy as Closing Your Eyes/ California, USA

Directed by Parker Croft

A grieving mother battles her addiction to a black-market drug that gives her life-like dreams about the son she lost.


Dear Father/ Arizona, USA

Directed by Levi Kramer

The son of a recently deceased post-Edwardian frontiersman goes on a journey to find the resting place of his father.


The River/ Arizona, USA

Directed by Clare Cooney

A mother with good intentions and a gambling problem goes for broke to win back her daughter.


Black Metal/ California, USA

Director: Michael Hyon Johnson

A black teen is determined to make it as a heavy metal artist in defiance of his father, a failed jazz musician.


1:30 pm

Animation

Anthony Chee Emerson, The Band Shandiin, “Stadium Walk”

USA, 2024 (7 mins)

Q&A to follow screening



7:00 pm

Classic Flick Pick

Four Academy Awards; Named to United States National Film Registry

BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID

USA, 1969 (110mins)

Directed by George Roy Hill

Starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katherine Ross


The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and a new lease on outlaw life in faraway Bolivia. It is also a character study of a remarkable friendship between Butch - possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history - and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid. Filmed in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Navajo Nation, California, and Mexico.




Saturday, September 14

10:00 am

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL INDIGENOUS SHORTS PROGRAM (83 mins)

The Sundance Institute presents eight short films in its 2024 film tour of work by Native an Indigenous filmmakers.


Bay of Herons / USA 

Director: Jared James Lank 

Calling on the strength of his ancestors, a young Mi’kmaq man reflects on the pain of bearing witness to the destruction of his homelands. Fiction.


Winding Path / USA

Directors: Alexandra Lazarowich, Ross Kauffman, Producer: Robin Honan

Eastern Shoshone MD-PhD student Jenna Murray spent summers on the Wind River Indian Reservation helping her grandfather anyway she could. When he suddenly dies, she must find a way to heal before realizing her dream of a life in medicine. Nonfiction.


Headdress / USA 

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Taietsarón:sere ‘Tai’ Leclaire, Producer: David Spadora 

When an act of casual racism confronts a Queer Native man, he retreats into his mind to find the perfect clap back from various versions of his own identity. 


Ekbeh / USA 

Director: Mariah Eli Hernandez-Fitch

While learning to make gumbo, the creator shares personal stories about their grandparents as a way to honor and preserve their Indigenous history and life. Nonfiction.


Baigal Nuur – Lake Baikal / Canada, Germany 

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Alisi Telengut 

The formation of Lake Baikal in Siberia is reimagined, featuring the voice of a Buryat woman who can still recall some words in her endangered Buryat language (a Mongolian dialect). Animation.


Hawaiki / New Zealand

Director and Screenwriter: Nova Paul, Producer: Tara Riddell

At the edge of the playground close to the forest, the children of Okiwi School made a refuge they call Hawaiki. Hawaiki has spiritual and metaphysical connections for Māori as the children create a space for their self-determination. Fiction.


Sunflower Siege Engine / USA

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Sky Hopinka

Movements of resistance are collapsed and woven together, from reflections of one’s own body in the world today, to documentation of Alcatraz, the reclamation of Cahokia, and the repatriation of the ancestors. Fiction.


Goodnight Irene / USA

Director: Sterlin Harjo 

Three Seminole patients share some laughs and poignant truths as they wait for treatment at the local Indian hospital. Fiction.


11:00 – 12:30 LUNCH- enjoy a meal in one of Downtown Farmington’s fine restaurants!


12:30 pm

ALL IN THE FAMILY: DRAMATIC SHORT FILMS (80 mins)

An eclectic mix of shorts films with a focus on the complexity of family


Burning the Old Man/Colorado, USA

Directed by Robert Kelly McAllister and Timothy McCracken

Two brothers who can't stand each other have 24 hours left to fulfill their dad's dying wish to have his ashes scattered at Burning Man.


As Easy as Closing Your Eyes/ California, USA

Directed by Parker Croft

A grieving mother battles her addiction to a black-market drug that gives her life-like dreams about the son she lost.


Dear Father/ Arizona, USA

Directed by Levi Kramer

The son of a recently deceased post-Edwardian frontiersman goes on a journey to find the resting place of his father.


The River/ Arizona, USA

Directed by Clare Cooney

A mother with good intentions and a gambling problem goes for broke to win back her daughter.


Black Metal/ California, USA

Director: Michael Hyon Johnson

A black teen is determined to make it as a heavy metal artist in defiance of his father, a failed jazz musician.

Q&A with Guest Filmmakers to follow screenings


4:00 pm

Animation

Anthony Chee Emerson, The Band Shandiin, “Stadium Walk”

USA, 2024 (7 mins)

Q&A to follow screening


4:30 pm

Documentary/Military

MAKE PEACE OR DIE: HONOR THE FALLEN

USA, 2024 (100 mins)


U.S. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Marquez returned from Afghanistan deeply wounded and riddled with survivor’s guilt. His unit, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, lost 17 men on their 2011 deployment to Sangin. Upon returning home, Anthony made it his mission to help the Gold Star families find healing, and in doing so, attempt to heal himself.

Q&A to follow screening



7:00 pm

New Mexico Premiere

DRAMA

THE LONG WALK OF CARLOS GUERRERO

USA, 2024 (107 mins)

Directed by Joseph Mathew

Starring Jonathan De La Torre, Jocelyn Sanchez, and Mike Wilson

IN PERSON: Director Joseph Mathew, Actor Mike Wilson (Tohono O’odham)


Accomplished New York City chef and undocumented immigrant Carlos Guerrero takes the ultimate risk to visit his dying mother in Mexico. On his way back, he becomes stranded in the desert of southern Arizona with a young girl from El Salvador. “This film is a little jewel that reflects ‘la realidad’ with a lot of truth and humanity.”- Flo Tomasi

Q&A to follow screenings




Thanks to our Sponsors!

The 2024 Four Corners Film Festival is made possible by these generous donors:

San Juan County


SJCounty.net

Basin Health Companies


Basin.Health

The City of Farmington
The Farmington Civic Center

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are currently looking for volunteers for future festivals ,
locations scouting and documentation.

Screenwriter Testimonial

 Very honored to have my screenplay, "The Loser's Club," chosen as an Official Selection. This such a classy competition and extremely well-run Festival. Thanks you. I will definitely be entering again next year!

- Jonathan Turner Smith, Screenwriter

Director Testimonial

For sure this is a great festival. I am very happy with the excellent communication and professionalism of those who produce this festival! Thank you for this enjoyable experience and for accepting and honoring our feature film "Stowaways"！

- Chen Liang, Director, Screenwriter, Actor

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💫 Join us next Friday morning at 9am to hear our guest speaker: 📍ANNA DARRAH is a partner in Film Nest Studios, an all-female production company in Santa Fe, NM. In addition to developing, producing, and sometimes directing projects, Anna has experience performing and public speaking and has been featured on numerous panels and seminars and in voice-overs, musical albums, and filmed performances. 📍Anna worked in distribution for 2 decades, licensing over 1000 films in her 17 years working for Gaiam (Gaia) and Spiritual Cinema Circle. She has been an active player on the festival circuit and consults with filmmakers on custom distribution strategies. She and Jilann Spitzmiller offer a course on distribution online through Desktop Documentaries. Anna authored a chapter in Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution. filmfourcorners.com
Post Production Panel joining Lara Dale on Saturday at 1pm: 🎶Marcello De Francisci is a composer based in Los Angeles, California. His career began as a visual artist while attending fine arts at an institution founded by the famed Baroque painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo in Seville, Spain. He later furthered his education at the "Universidad Complutense" in Madrid in addition taught himself music to discover his true passion was to score soundtracks for the motion picture industry. 🎞️In 2006 he won the "Best Soundtrack of the Year G.A.N.G. Award" for his work on Sony Computer Entertainment's "God of War" game. Soon after he partnered up with Golden Globe Winner (singer for "Dead Can Dance" / composer for "Gladiator") Lisa Gerrard. Together they co-wrote numerous motion picture soundtrack scores, in addition, collaborated on a solo album project titled "Departum". Since then he's scored a slate of award-winning films including Natalie Portman's first Western genre film titled "Jane Got A Gun" and the anticipated sequel to "Baraka" art house feature documentary "Samsara". He is a recipient of two Australian Film Critic's Circle Awards for his work on "Balibo", and "Oranges & Sunshine". 🎼His music has been licensed on an array of motion picture trailer advertising campaigns including the Russo Brother's "Avengers-Endgame", Ridley Scott's "Exodus", James Cameron's "Avatar", Jerry Bruckheimer's "National Treasure" and Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy".
📽️At the End of the Santa Fe Trail tells the true story of one of the most influential, courageous, and iconic women in American history, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Maria Rosa Segale, to be forever known as Sister Blandina. 💫Sister Blandina, played by New Mexican actress Alma Sisneros, was a young and innocent nun sent by the Catholic Church to the western territories in 1872. At a time when lawlessness and brutality were the norm; surrounded by cowboys, Native Americans, outlaws, and new immigrants from all over the world even encountering Billy the Kid, Sister Blandina displayed courage, tough-mindedness, an unyielding spirit and a deep and inspiring religious faith and belief that everyone deserves God's mercy and charity.
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👏New Mexico composers are forging a way into films. We love to see regional talent highlighted in the conversation about filmmaking.👏 ➡️Swipe to see our festival mentioned by composer, Marcello de Francisci, who will be part of our Post Production Panel on Saturday at 1 pm! 🎟️ Get your tickets at filmfourcorners.com
💡“Darkness Into Light: Cinematic Secrets for Successful Filmmaking” (Insider’s Guide to Great Filmmaking - Post Production Sound Secrets Revealed!) ⭐Tired of putting your heart and soul into your favorite film project and getting rejected over and over again? Join New Mexico native and Professional Foley Artist Lara Dale as she explains how to increase your chances of getting noticed in a sea of competition. ⭐Her co-host is the brilliant producer and composer Marcello De Francisci, who will guide you through the fascinating, transformative world of film soundtrack composition and recording. You will emerge from this presentation with a very high-level understanding of Post Production workflow. 💫For the first time in the historic, newly renovated Totah Theater in Farmington, you will learn, in an entertaining and enlightening way, how to maximize Post Production Sound to increase the quality, professionalism and marketability of your film projects - from Documentaries, Features and Television Series, to Music Videos and Animated Shorts. You are guaranteed to be amazed and entertained, and you will never look at filmmaking the same way again! 📷:Cameron Dobey, SJC
📽️At the End of the Santa Fe Trail tells the true story of one of the most influential, courageous, and iconic women in American history, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Maria Rosa Segale, to be forever known as Sister Blandina. 💫Sister Blandina, played by New Mexican actress Alma Sisneros, was a young and innocent nun sent by the Catholic Church to the western territories in 1872. At a time when lawlessness and brutality were the norm; surrounded by cowboys, Native Americans, outlaws, and new immigrants from all over the world even encountering Billy the Kid, Sister Blandina displayed courage, tough-mindedness, an unyielding spirit and a deep and inspiring religious faith and belief that everyone deserves God's mercy and charity.
🎞️ Friday, Sep 8, Screening at 6pm: At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, a film by Tomas Sanchez. Trailer coming soon! 🗣️In the Catholic Telegraph article from June of 2021, Patricia McGeever wrote, "Holy, heroic, brave and bold: all words that describe the Sister of Charity of Cincinnati who could become Cincinnati’s first saint, Servant of God Sister Blandina Segale." 🗣️The Most Reverend John C. Wester, Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe said, “She was indefatigable and indomitable. Nothing stood in her way when it came to serving the people of the Southwest whom she loved and cherished."
Guest Speaker for Friday at 1pm: 📌Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer, DAOM Executive Director of Stagecoach Foundation, Inc., has dedicated her career to helping people find health and wellness in their lives through education and workforce development, from preschool teaching to clinical practice to program development in higher education. 📌She recognizes the exponential empowerment that comes from people having access to learning and rewarding career opportunities that supports themselves and their families. Today, she brings her experiences together to provide free training in front of and behind the camera and access to work for New Mexicans in our blooming film and tv industry. Dr. Stahmer received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Liberal Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts and has a Master’s from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Clinical Doctorate from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Guest Speaker with Anna Darrah on Friday at 9 am 📌Eb Lottimer is an award-winning writer, actor, and director known for his feature films, Sicario, Love Matters, and Divorce: A Contemporary Western. Eb has written over 15 screenplays and pilots for hire, as well as spec scripts and adaptations. Eb has acted in more than 50 films and has taught Directing, Acting, and Writing over his many decades in the entertainment industry.
📍ANNA DARRAH is a partner in Film Nest Studios, an all-female production company in Santa Fe, NM. In addition to developing, producing, and sometimes directing projects, Anna has experience performing and public speaking and has been featured on numerous panels and seminars and in voice-overs, musical albums, and filmed performances. 📍Anna worked in distribution for 2 decades, licensing over 1000 films in her 17 years working for Gaiam (Gaia) and Spiritual Cinema Circle. She has been an active player on the festival circuit and consults with filmmakers on custom distribution strategies. She and Jilann Spitzmiller offer a course on distribution online through Desktop Documentaries. Anna authored a chapter in Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution.
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🎬🎉 Get Ready for an Unforgettable Cinematic Extravaganza at the Four Corners Film Festival 2023! 🎉🎬 Get your tickets now at https://www.filmfourcorners.com Mark your calendars for September 7-9, because the movie magic is about to unfold at the historic Totah Theater in Farmington, NM! 🏜️🎥 🎞️ Screenings That Ignite Your Imagination: Immerse yourself in a world of captivating stories as the Four Corners Film Festival brings you a lineup of thought-provoking films that span genres and cultures. From heartwarming tales to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there's something for every movie lover. 🤝 Insightful Panels and Workshops: Expand your horizons and dive into the art and craft of filmmaking with engaging panels and workshops featuring industry experts. Discover the secrets behind creating compelling narratives, innovative cinematography, and powerful storytelling techniques. 🌟 Training Sessions for Aspiring Filmmakers: Are you a budding filmmaker? Don't miss out on the incredible training sessions tailored to help you hone your skills and unleash your creative potential. Learn about the latest technology, industry trends, and practical techniques to make your mark in the world of cinema. 🥳 Parties that Sparkle: Get ready to mingle and celebrate with fellow film enthusiasts at our legendary festival parties! Mix, mingle, and share your passion for cinema under the starry desert sky. It's not just a festival; it's an unforgettable experience. 🏛️ Historic Venue, Modern Vibes: Experience the allure of the past while embracing the excitement of the present at the iconic Totah Theater. This historic gem provides the perfect backdrop for a festival that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. Whether you're an avid moviegoer, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply someone who appreciates the magic of storytelling, the Four Corners Film Festival promises an event like no other. Join us from September 7-9, 2023, as we celebrate the art of cinema in all its splendor. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot early and be a part of this cinematic journey! Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels. See you at the movies! 🎬🌟🎉
This year's festival has some✨very cool✨ films planned for screening each day of the festival. 🗓️ Mark these days on your calendar, September 7-9 More details to come-- stay tuned!
Have you heard?? If you haven't, make the Film Four Corners FIlm Festival part of your fall plans.🎞️ 🤗 We look forward to seeing you there!
💥We're excited to have a lineup highlighting filmmakers from all states in the four corners this year! 👉 Don't miss it, September 7-9 at the Totah Theatre!
🎞️ Mark your calendars, tell a friend, make a weekend of it! We're excited to announce the dates for the 2023 Film Festival ⭐ ✨Details coming soon!
It’s the day of the show, y’all! Doors tonight at 6:30, show starts at 7:00!! We have checked all the entries at The Totah and are ready to go! See you then!!!
Will you be joining us Friday night at The Totah for this special screening of local student films? We have confirmed students from Piedra Vista High School, Navajo Preparatory School, and Aztec High School will be screening their work, as well as a local, independent filmmakers! There will even be a chance for networking afterward. See you there!!
Wrapping the festival up with with these wonderful women representing and providing the leadership of New Mexico Women in Film!!! #filmfestival #filmfestivals #filmfestival2021 #filmfestivallife #filmfestivali #filmfestivalcircuit #womeninfilm #womeninfilmmaking #womeninfilmandtv #womeninfilmandtelevision #womeninfilms #womeninfilmnm #filmfourcorners
Alton Walpole HERE IN FARMINGTON!!! He’s been Line Producer in blockbuster hits like Crazy Heart, The Book of Eli, and The Reach with Michael Douglas. He’s helping us see what a career looks like in the film industry from the bottom up. #filmindustry #film #filmmaking #filmphotography #films #pa #productionassistant #nmtrue❤ #nmfilm #filmfestival #filmfestivals #filmfestival2021 #filmfest
Marcello De Francisci helping us understand what it takes to get into the audio engineering industry! Gold!!!! #filmfestival #filmfest #filmfestival2021 #filmfestivals #filmfestivallife #audioengineer #protoolsexpert #theatricalaudio
Oh my goodness! Raymond King looking fresh and helping us understand the film industry on a deeper level!!! #filmmaking #filmfestival #filmfestival2021 #fourcornersfilmfestival #fcff2021
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Live Workshop! Entertainment & Copyright Law with Raymund King! Don't miss it! Dr. King represents a broad range of clients, ranging from health care systems, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), health care providers, fine artisans, film producers/directors, entertainers and small/medium/large business owners. *Schedule time subject to change
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Workshop Alert! Music Composition for Film with MarcelloDe Francisci! Known for his work in Composing, Film, TV, Documentaries, Video Games & Trailers! www.marcellodefrancisci.com https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcelloDeFrancisci1 Schedule times subject to change
We want to thank the San Juan County for their continued support of the Four Corners Film Festival and building a film infrastructure for our communities!
🎞️🎞️It's back! The third annual Four Corners Film Festival is coming up September 15, 16, and 17! 👉 Buy your tickets now at filmfourcorners.com 🎟️ Independent films! Workshops! Awards and more! See over 100 of the best in up-and-coming, local, regional and international filmmakers. You can screen 👀 the films online and join us for a day of live workshops , with an awards ceremony to close the festival. Get in on the action at filmfourcorners.com 🎟️
This is going to be an amazing workshop with the talented Gareth West! You don't want to miss this! From having more than 46 acting credits in IMDb to helping write and produce Red Rising: Power Rangers Fan Film, Gareth West is the real deal!! *Schedule times subject to change
Marcello De Francisci is a composer based in Los Angeles, California. His studies furthermore career began as a visual artist while attending fine arts at an institution founded by the famed Baroque painter Bartolome Esteban Murillo in Seville, Spain. He later furthered his education at the "Universidad Complutense" in Madrid in addition taught himself music to discover his true passion was to score soundtracks for the motion picture industry. In 2006 he won the "Best Soundtrack of the Year G.A.N.G. Award" for his work on Sony Computer Entertainment's "God of War" game. Soon after he partnered up with Golden Globe Winner (singer for "Dead Can Dance" / composer for "Gladiator") Lisa Gerrard. Both of them co-wrote numerous motion picture soundtracks scores together in addition collaborated on a solo album project titled "Departum". Since he has scored a slate of award winning films including Natalie Portman's first Western genre film titled "Jane Got A Gun" and the anticipated sequel to "Baraka" art house feature documentary "Samsara". He is a recipient of two Australian Film Critic's Circle Awards for his work on "Balibo", "Oranges & Sunshine" and his music has licensed on an array of motion picture trailer advertising campaigns including the Russo Brother's "Avengers-Endgame", Ridley Scott's "Exodus", James Cameron's "Avatar", Jerry Bruckheimer's "National Treasure" and Guillermo Del Toro's "Hellboy". *schedule subject to change.
Don't forget to show up in your favorite FFC merch! *schedule subject to change.
Jenni James is an award-winning, bestselling author of forty books. She has been working as a screenwriter, adapting her books to film since 2017. Her first book-to-film 'Not Cinderella's Type' won Best Feature Film in the 2018 LDS Film Festival. Jenni is known as a beloved author for her clean works in adult, young adult, and children's genres. Some of her series include The Jane Austen Diaries (Pride & Popularity, Persuaded, Emmalee, Mansfield Ranch, Northanger Alibi and Sensible & Sensational) as well as the Jenni James Faerie Tale Collection -- Fairy tales the way they should've been written. She is also known for her Regency Romance series (The Bluestocking and the Dastardly, Intolerable Scoundrel, Lord Romney's Exquisite Widow, and Lord Atten Meets His Match...) and her acclaimed children's book: Prince Tennyson, as well as many others. Jenni has taught writing and marketing workshops and classes at many conferences around the United States. She loves to speak at schools and inspire students to follow their dreams. She is working on a curriculum-based series of books for ESL (dual language immersion) and will not only be writing them for early-reader students, but illustrating them as well. She is a professional artist. And has sold over seventy paintings around the world. Children's portraits are her specialty. There is nothing she loves more than to pull out her paints on a Sunday afternoon and create. *schedule subject to change.
We want to thank the City of Farmington for their continued support of the Four Corners Film Festival!
Make sure to visit our website for the full schedule of all of our amazing speakers! https://bit.ly/3fV0Ews *schedule subject to change.
DID YOU KNOW? The 2010 film starring Denzel Washington was shot in the Santa Fe area! New Mexico is such an amazing place which is why so many great films get shot here!
You won't want to miss this workshop!
Great news! You can stay safe AND support Four Corners Film Festival! Check out all of our merch at https://bit.ly/3k38kj1
We're so grateful for all of our amazing sponsors for this year's festival! Huge shoutout to Merrion Oil & Gas for their support!
Have you purchased your tickets for this year's Four Corners Film Festival yet? No?? Click here! https://bit.ly/2Vy6lsX
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Which workshop are you most looking forward to? What type of workshop would you like to see in the future? Sound off in the comments 📣
NMWIF(New Mexico Women In Film) Pane with Carrie Rose O'Connell is one that must not be missed! Be there!
Have you considered donating to Film Four Corners? We appreciate all of our donors and sponsors so much! 🤗 https://bit.ly/2Vl6r7j
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT! Huge shoutout to @anytimefitness for their support in making Film Four Corners happen!
The one and only Randy West will be giving a workshop on the topic of 'Theater To Film' - this is one you won't want to miss!
👊 We got Thomas Popp this year baby! He has a degree in Recording Arts and Sciences and has worked on countless Television Shows, Movies, Commercials, and Music Videos including Desperate Housewives, Bones, and Act of Valor.
It's not too late to start a new career! At our film festival this year, we want to give you the tools necessary to start your journey! Get your pass today! https://bit.ly/3ixosaq
👉 👉 It's time to get some passes going ya'll! This year is a hybrid festival with live AND online workshops! Before time flies, grab a ticket 🎟️ now at https://bit.ly/3ixosaq
Day 3 is going to be sick! We got Gary Choi at Day 3 of the festival! Ranging from a Wonderwoman fan film, to student projects such as Love Club and other indie films such as Curse of the Black Lagoon. Gary has worked with Terrell Lamont, Alex RW, Milko Davis, and the Grit house Productions for their projects and to great success. I have trained local Colorado actors and run my own stunt team of 25 members. I have also had training with XMA one of the largest training facilities for stunts and stunt professionals.
Our line up is SOOO good this year! Join Foley Artist Lara Dale as she explains how to increase your chances of getting noticed in a sea of competition. Tired of putting your heart and soul into your favorite film project and getting rejected over and over again by film festivals and distributors? We all know the brutal heartache of rejection, but rarely receive any feed back as to why we’ve actually been turned down. You will learn, in an entertaining and enlightening way, how to maximize Post Production Sound to increase the marketability and professionalism of everything from Music Videos and Shorts to Documentaries and Feature Films.
DID YOU KNOW? Some of the locations shot in the classic 1940 film 'The Grapes of Wrath' include Gallup, Laguna Pueblo, and Santa Rosa, all in New Mexico! Let us know in the comments YOUR favorite 4 Corners classic!
Calling all independent film makers! This is a can't-miss workshop with Rochelle Bussey (NM Film) about the Film Crew Advancement Program (FCAP)
Make sure to check out our awesome FFC merch! We get everything printed right here in Farmington by Basin Printing. All proceeds support education and careers in film! https://bit.ly/36DWbcr
We want to give a huge shoutout to the City of Farmington for their continued support in the local film scene!
CONNECTION Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for local filmmakers, and large scale, out-of-state productions to film in the Four Corners region. We're your regional connection. We work with local sound stage and production companies that provide grip packages and top-of-the line cinema camera packages. Reasonable prices for incoming productions and special rates for in-state productions. *There is NO charge to local students in film, broadcast, or media based programs* We also assist with permits, insurance, location scouting, transportation, and craft services so that filmmakers can focus on producing great films!
What 2012 Andrew Stanton film was shot right here in the 4 Corners? First to answer correctly (without Google 🤣) wins a free Film Four Corners poster!
Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on this fantastic workshop with Thomas Popp! He'll be sharing his experience about 'Careers In Sound' - be there!
Make sure to check out our awesome FFC merch! We get everything printed right here in Farmington by Basin Printing. All proceeds support education and careers in film! https://bit.ly/3k38kj1
We'd like to give a huge shoutout to one of our amazing sponsors - Basin Health Companies! They are sponsoring the Veterans Film category this year!
EDUCATION Our talented and hard working team of directors, producers, actors, contractors, and writers offer educational workshops to strengthen the film production workforce. We have partnered with the City of Farmington and San Juan County to enhance existing film programs and expand on real world production company experience.
We want to know what YOUR film project is!
Have you seen this year's amazing lineup of workshops? Check them out here! https://bit.ly/3hAmTIm Remember: tickets are going on sale soon so stay tuned!
WE'VE GOT SOME AMAZING SPONSORS!!! A huge THANKS 👏 to these sponsors for investing in the arts in the Four Corners!
The annual Four Corners Film Festival is three days of high-quality independent film showcasing a diverse range of film-making voices. To my fellow independent filmmakers: If you put a lot of heart into your movies, go where the heart is: Four Corners Film Festival. I'm grateful to the organizers of Four Corners Film Festival ! - Tinh Mahoney, Director, "The Khe Sanh Peace Garden" *The deadline for film and screenplay submissions is August 1, 2021*
CULTURE We desire to see the DNA of film and the arts grow. We’re doing everything in our influence to drive the passion for film in the Four Corners region by offering festivals, workshops and resources for independent film makers. Join us.
We want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the industry professionals who shared their knowledge, experience, and encouragement over this past week! The next generation of film makers is made better as a result, and we are beyond grateful for the film community of New Mexico AND BEYOND!
Congratulations to our 2020 Four Corners Film Festival Winners! A reminder that you can still take in films, panels, and workshops on demand all weekend long!
Good times, great info, and lot of laughs with @steven_michael_quezada ! Going on right now during our "Breaking Into Film" panel!
Congratulations Paige Thompson! Winner of our All Access Pass Give-Away! There is still time to get your ticket before the festival kicks off tomorrow! Link in bio!
CHECK THIS OUT... if you dare 👀 "The Farmer" (a LOCAL Tomahawk Ridge Films production) available on demand Sept. 16th with your all access pass! Link in bio.
We are less than a week away from the 2nd Annual Four Corners Film Festival! This year's virtual event grants you access to on demand films, workshops, live discussion panels and all festival ceremonies- all from the comfort of your living space! Link in bio.
LEVEL UP your screenplay skills! Danny Manus is an in-demand script consultant and CEO of No BullScript Consulting and was ranked in the “Cream of the Crop” Script Consultants by Creative Screenwriting Magazine. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY.
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Picture your film at @talesof2morrow Comic Book Shop- one of our #featuredinfilm local businesses! Located in downtown Farmington, TOT has a unique atmosphere that is both welcoming and moody. Tastefully packed with one of a kind memorabilia, this location is the living daydream of the proud #nerd community!
Lineup alert! Steven Michael Quezada, (aka DEA Agent Steven Gomez from the Emmy Award winning television series #BreakingBad on #AMC) will join us for a "Breaking Into Film" panel discussion at the #FourCornersFilmFestival. Steven has appeared in television series such as Wildfire, Crash, and In Plain Sight; and has just finished starring in the thriller Light From The Darkroom, along with a featured role in the new George Lopez movie La Vida Robot. Don’t miss out! Snag your ticket today!
Have you got your ticket to the virtual #FourCornersFilmFestival yet? ✅ Celebrity Discussion Panels ✅ Workshops with Industry Professionals ✅ Exclusive Access to Never Before Seen Films ✅ Live Award Ceremonies ONE night at the movies runs an average of $20 per experience. ONE $45 Film Festival Ticket gets you countless exclusive experiences! Heckuva value! 🤑🤑🤑 Soooo, what are you waiting for?
Picture your project at San Juan Title! Straightforward architecture with bold lines and exclusively square design bring about thoughts of the J. Edgar Hoover Building (FBI Headquarters) in Washington D.C., or The John Paul Hammerschmidt Federal Building in Arkansas, or The School of Law Building at the University of Maine! Located in Farmington, NM!
Getting close!! WHO IS EXCITED!?!?! Check out this year’s official festival poster with INSANELY COOL photography from Patrick Hazen 🤩
City of Farmington Mayor Nate Duckett here with a message about the film festival!
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