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The University of New Mexico’s Film and Digital Arts program has been internationally recognized by MovieMaker Magazine on its 2026 list of The 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada.  MovieMaker Magazine is an influential, industry-leading...

Four UNM alumni earn prestigious NMDIG grants for film projects  Four University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts alumni have been selected as 2026 grant recipients for the New Mexico Documentary Incubator Grant, placing them amongst a cohort of very...

University of New Mexico student filmmaker Michael Anthony Kurtz will host the second annual Kurtz Studios World Premiere on Thursday, May 14, featuring the debut of two original short films, Letter to the Blind and Abby, at the UNM Student Union...

For the eighth consecutive year, Moviemaker Magazine has ranked Albuquerque among the top five large cities as the best places to live for filmmakers. 

“I have always cared about my education.” Growing up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Araceli Ramirez knew early on that college would be part of her future. By middle school, she was already telling her strong, independent mother that she...

The University of New Mexico welcomed back a showcase of music, art, dance and more with the fourth annual ARTSSPLASH. Students and staff celebrated the fine arts at UNM while learning about the programs and services offered by the College of Fine...

The College of Fine Arts’ annual ArtsSplash event is returning to campus Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held on the east side of the Cornell Mall, next to the Student Union Building. 

Fritz Bitsoie holds many titles – father, husband, Diné/Navajo filmmaker, and now, Emmy-nominated film director. In a few weeks, the University of New Mexico alumnus will attend the 46th Sports Emmys in NYC, hoping to take home a statue for his work on a short documentary.

Every year, University of New Mexico undergraduate students work with faculty on their research topic of choice during the annual Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference (UROC). UROC is a professional research conference that spotlights...

The College of Fine Arts at The University of New Mexico recently announced its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. This annual award recognizes graduates of the UNM...