Get ready for an extraordinary experience with this training program that will take your passion for film to new heights!
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow you to explore your love for filmmaking while immersing yourself in cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities. During this training, you will have the chance to choose a department of interest and learn various roles in film production, including camera work, acting, grip/electric, assistant directing, and sound. Working collaboratively with a talented team, you will create an exceptional short film.
Throughout the program, you will receive guidance from industry professionals who will share their expertise and teach you valuable skills that will resonate with you for a lifetime. Imagine the thrill of being able to say that you were an essential cast or crew member for a production that pushed the boundaries of filmmaking! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting training program and take your love for film to new heights!
Best of all, this training is absolutely free!
The Road Show is a two-day training taking place on Saturday, August 12th, and Sunday, August 13th.
Teaching Camera: Erick Castillo
Erick Castillo is a filmmaker and International Cinematographers Guild member. After attending the College of Santa Fe in 2005, he began working in the camera department, acquiring more than 65 feature, commercial and independent film credits. As a Film Loader and Camera Assistant, he has worked under 4 Oscar winning Directors of Photography along with many other notable productions like the Avengers and the TV series Longmire filmed in New Mexico. Erick's most recent short film, Pareidolia, won the 2018 Best Drama award at the New Mexico filmmakers showcase. He is excited to be working with the Stagecoach Foundation in their efforts to engage and inspire the next generation of New Mexico filmmakers.
https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2947463/
Teaching Acting: Hank Rogerson
Hank Rogerson, SAG AFTRA, has acted in film, TV and theatre for over 30 years. He trained in Meisner in Los Angeles, and has acted in numerous theater and improv shows, including “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. “La Bete”, The Butter and Egg Man”, and Improv Schmimprov”. In TV he has worked on such shows as “Breaking Bad”, “Preacher”, and “The Girlfriend Experience”. His film work has included “Sicario”, “14 Cameras”, and the upcoming “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”. He has taught acting as Santa Fe University of Art & Design and The New Mexico School for the Arts.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0737276/
Teaching Assistant Directing: Amber LeRae
Amber LeRae Earls is a filmmaker and member of the Directors Guild of America and IATSE Local 480. She graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2004 with a B.A. in Stage Management & Directing. She also attended CNM's Film Technician Training Program. Amber has been in the NM Film industry for over a decade and has worked as a Producer, Director, UPM, AD, and in a number of other Production and crew roles over the years under Netflix, Bravo, CBS, Apple TV+, and many others. She also works on independent projects. She currently produces films under her company, Librada Pictures. Many of the films she's helped to produce have gone on to large film festivals and have won several awards. She's excited to be working with the Stagecoach Foundation and helping train the next generation of filmmakers in New Mexico.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4083059/
Teaching Grip/Electric: Neil Solberg
Neil Solberg is a Gaffer based in Albuquerque. A New Mexico native, he has been professionally pointing lights at people and things since 2007. He has worked on some amazing projects, met a lot of amazing people, and has consumed a lot of amazing free snacks.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2968063/
Teaching Sound: Brett Becker
Brett Becker has been recording sound for film & TV in New Mexico since 2006. With over 40 credits on projects such as Breaking Bad (S3), Lone Ranger, Cosmos (S2), Captain Fantastic & most recently, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, he has worked with a range of crews, talent, directors & cameras in a diversity of environments. Additionally, he has mixed sound for many independent documentaries & small film projects. He also acted as adjunct professor at SFCC teaching sound for film for several years. He has a BA in his own self designed interdisciplinary degree in 'Electroacoustic Ecology' from Fairhaven College in Bellingham, WA.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3265145/
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