Center Stage Conversation: Screenwriting Beyond Hollywood : Low Budgets, Local Stories, Lasting Careers (in NM)
Fri, Sep 26
|halflife* digital
This conversation is part of a five-day celebration of film, music, and art, bringing together creators and enthusiasts in the heart of Nob Hill.
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
halflife* digital, 3215 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
About the event
This panel offers invaluable insights for aspiring and working screenwriters, focusing on how to forge a successful career both within and beyond the traditional Hollywood system. We'll put a special emphasis on the burgeoning local film ecosystem. Our panelists will share their diverse experiences, offering practical strategies for breaking into the industry, building a sustainable career, and leveraging local resources and unique regional stories.
About Our Panelists
Dez Baa
DezBaa’ (Diné and Basque, Spanish, and Mexican descent) is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and Writers Guild of America (WGA). She is an actor, screenwriter, director, and indie film producer. DezBaa’ began her career in the New Mexico film industry as a background actor, but soon landed speaking roles—first in Woman Walks Ahead, a 2017 film directed by Susanna White and starring Jessica Chastain. Other supporting roles have been opposite Julianne Moore, Michael Shannon, Christian Bale, and Ciarán…
Tickets
General Admission
Single Entry Ticket to Center Stage Conversation (4) Screenwriting Beyond Hollywood : Low Budgets, Local Stories, Lasting Careers (in NM)
$10.00
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