Albuquerque Film & Music Experience

04/11/2026

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Looking for a fun event this afternoon? Our partner at Historic Lobo Theater & Events Center has a matinee screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Who says this Rocky Horror is only for midnight?

Join us for a wild night of fun, costumes, and cult classic madness at The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience!

02/24/2026

AFMX Alumni Announcement:
We’re pleased to announce that Factory 25, the celebrated Brooklyn-based independent film distribution company, has acquired world rights to distribute writer/director Morgan Evans’ feature directorial debut Micro Budget. With a notable cast of comedians, including Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, and Jon Gabrus, the mockumentary captures the disastrous making of an indie movie.

Also starring Brandon Micheal Hall, Patrick Noth, Emilea Wilson, Nichole Sakura, Jordan Rock, Hal Linden, Neil Casey, Mike Mitchell, Don Fanelli, Nate Fernald, Morgan Evans, Kate Flannery, Matt McCoy, and Carla Jimenez, the comedy will receive a February 27th theatrical release in NYC and LA via Alamo Drafthouse followed by other cities across the country, followed by a digital release on March 10th and a Blu-ray release this spring.

Final Trailer:

"The mockumentary skewers the world of show-business and the depths some maniacal auteurs will sink to in pursuit of their vision." -Peter White, Deadline"Mi...

02/17/2026

We wanted to inform you that, after careful review, AFME Foundation and AFMX have made the intentional decision to pause its annual festival in 2026 to strengthen the foundation for its long-term future. The annual festival WILL return in 2027 bigger and better than ever.

The organization will use 2026 as a strategic rebuild year, focusing on educational programming, community outreach, and curated panels and master classes that directly serve filmmakers, students, and creatives across New Mexico. AFMX will also offer several fundraising events with industry leaders throughout 2026 as part of its year-round programs.

This approach allows AFMX to operate responsibly, deepen its impact, and secure the right partnerships and venue infrastructure to return with a stronger, more sustainable festival in 2027.

On behalf of the Board, thank you for your continued support and understanding. We will be in touch as events and programs unfold as part of our 2026 year-round programming.

Albuquerque Film Office New Mexico Film Office

02/11/2026

Attention ALL Indie Filmmakers.

To promote his directorial debut, LOVE ON TAP, and to continue in his mission to support NM Filmmakers, Keagan Karnes will be hosting a free seminar talking about making and selling indie films.

Keagan has learned some valuable lessons making and distributing his last few films and really wants to share those so we can keep building NM into an indie hub.

All you have to do to join the seminar is show a ticket to Love on Tap which starts playing across the State on Feb 12th and 13th. It will play in various locations throughout a couple weeks. The seminar will be on March 7th at the WESST building in downtown ABQ.
New Mexico Film Office Albuquerque Film Office One Albuquerque Media

02/02/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners at the GRAMMYS tonight. Looking forward to having you in in 2026.

01/08/2026

Congratulations Ross Marks!

01/08/2026

Way to go to those NM industry makers for showcasing our NM talent!

Two projects filmed in New Mexico are making waves this awards season.

“Pluribus” and “The Smashing Machine,” both filmed in the Land of Enchantment in 2024, have been nominated for various accolades in 2025 and 2026.

MORE HERE: https://www.krqe.com/new-mexico-film/two-new-mexico-film-projects-making-a-splash-during-awards-season/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KRQE_News_13

01/08/2026

Congratulations Rhea Seehorn for your incredible work! You continue to be an inspiration to us all at AFMX and New Mexico!

Congratulations to Rhea Seehorn on her Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her work on Pluribus, a show proudly filmed right here in Albuquerque. Another moment proving the Duke City is an award-winning place to make film and television.

📷Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

01/03/2026

Thank you Albuquerque The Magazine and all of the readers who voted for this honor! We are proud to be part of the Albuquerque creative community and look forward to how we can empower and celebrate in 2026!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Albuquerque Film & Music Experience ! Thank you for making 2025 an exceptional year of film, music, education and community! 🎉🎊👏💥

12/31/2025

Time is running out to donate in 2025! Donate Today!

Every dollar directly supports our Foundation’s educational programming and year-round festival operations, ensuring we can provide consistent training, mentorship, and discovery for students of all ages and level searching for their creative voice and career path.

Donation of $75: Funds one high-school student's enrollment in a Masterclass on foundational skills like screenwriting.
Donation of $150: Underwrites the stipend for a professional mentor to guide one student through a quarterly creative project.
Donation of $500: Sustains the operational cost for one full-day Creative Literacy Workshop for middle school students, helping them discover various career paths.
Donation of $1,500: Sponsors the cost of materials and facilities for an entire "First Look" Table Read Series for emerging writers.

Deadlines for tax-deductibility:
💳 Online: By 11:59 PM on 12/31
📮 Mailed Checks: Postmarked by 12/31

Remember: To count for the 2025 tax year, online gifts must be made by 11:59 PM on Dec 31, and checks must be postmarked by the same date. AFME provides written acknowledgment for all gifts over $250.

THANK YOU!