2025 Four Corners Film Festival
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2025 film festival- please email info@filmfourcorners.org






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
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
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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✨We've got a FULL day on the docket! Come join us!
9:30 AM to 11 AM – Finding your Voice in Film, Concept through Distribution; Speaker, Anna Darrah, Film Nest Studios, & Eb Lot-timer, Writer, Director, Actor
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Doc Short
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Soft Skills and Resume Building for NM Film & TV, Elizabeth Kianu-Stahmer, DAOM/Stagecoat Foundation, Inc.
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM – Narrative Short
📽️6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Premiere Film Screening, At the End of the Santa Fe Trail; Q&A with panel, Tomas Sanchez, actors, and producer; Meet & Greet.
🎞️ Friday, Sep 8, Screening at 6pm: At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, a film by Tomas Sanchez.
Be there for this unforgettable experience!
🗣️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."
📱 www.filmfourcorners.com for your tix 🎫
💫 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.
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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.
👏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.
🎬🎉 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! 🎬🌟🎉
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!!!
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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.
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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
🎞️🎞️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 🎟️
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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*
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!
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