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 the 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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Receive A Sponsored Festival Pass: Our sponsors support a limited number of festival passes that are free to New Mexico students. You must be an active, currently enrolled student in a New Mexico education program. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity. Submit your name to our request list.
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Showcase Your Talent: Submit your film
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Poster Competition: Design a poster for the festival and showcase your artistic talent!
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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 (limited availability): Organize a class trip on Student Day to film screenings and CenterStage Conversations. Use this form to submit your request.
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Offer extra credit for AFMX attendance: Encourage student engagement. Contact us at info@afmxnm.com to help arrange attendance for your student.
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Request a classroom presentation: Contact us at info@afmxnm.com 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 attendance and support of our festival 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!
