GET INVOLVED: EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
INSPIRING GENERATIONS OF CREATIVE TALENT
Your support of the AFME Foundation invests in Albuquerque's arts scene and directly fuels our year-round programs that nurture generations of creative talent.
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Participate In The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (September 24-28, 2025): This incredible event showcases world-class films, inspiring musical performances, and engaging industry discussions. AFMX offers invaluable professional growth opportunities, including 1:1 meetings with industry leaders and competitive platforms like screenwriting and pitch panel contests.
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Opportunities for Growth: We offer free festival passes (a form of scholarship!), hands-on film and music experience, internships, independent film festival production study opportunities, and enriching classroom visits from industry experts. Free admission to AFMX events is a valuable form of financial assistance, reducing educational expenses and making the festival accessible to all students.
Part of AFMX's mission is to empower filmmakers, musicians, and creatives of all ages to further their education through collaboration platforms and sharing of impactful stories. In line with our vision, learn more about how AFMX empowers students with this Education Deck. We encourage educators to contact us to see how we can include your students in our events.
AFMX: A Valuable Learning Experience and Your Pathway to the Industry
Students:
Get ready for AFMX! Here's how you can participate
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Class Field Trips: Talk to your teachers about a field trip to film screenings and CenterStage Conversations. Educators, contact info@afmxnm.com to secure tickets.
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Extra Credit: Earn extra credit by attending AFMX (free admission with student ID – email info@afmxnm.com).
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Showcase Your Talent: Submit your film (deadline May 11, 2025, via FilmFreeway), or short screenplay (NM residents only).
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Poster Competition: Design a poster for the festival and showcase your artistic talent! Deadline is April 15, 2025
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Project Pitches: Have a great script you’d like to share and get direct feedback? Top pitches are presented to industry professionals!
Educators:
Engage Your Students with AFMX’s numerous opportunities for student involvement!
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Reserve tickets for a student field trip: Organize a class trip to film screenings and CenterStage Conversations. Contact info@afmxnm.com to reserve tickets.
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Offer extra credit for AFMX attendance: Encourage student engagement. We’d be happy to forward promotional materials. Offer extra credit for AFMX attendance (free with student ID – email info@afmxnm.com).
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Request a classroom presentation on film festival volunteering: Contact us to schedule a speaker.
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Encourage volunteerism: AFMX mirrors professional scenarios, building transferable skills into the film or music industry. Whether onstage, behind the stage, or in the production office. student volunteers receive skill development, hands-on festival production experience, opportunities as AFMX ambassadors, and AFMX Festival Pass & merchandise.
Support the future of film and music in New Mexico! Your contribution to the AFME Foundation is an investment in Albuquerque's vibrant arts scene and the next generation of creative talent. Partner with us and help empower local talent to create better futures!