
MUSIC, PARTIES, SPECIAL EVENTS
Jun 04, 2018
5:30PM TO 7:00PM
OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION at TUCANOS BRAZILIAN GRILL
If you have attended the Opening Night Reception at AFME in the past, you know you are in for great food, amazing entertainment and live music and dance.
This year's location is Tucanos Brazilian Grill where the food and flavors of Brazil will kick off the festival in a major way before heading to the KiMo Theatre for the Opening Night Film.
Open to All Access Pass Holders, Official Sponsors and VIP Guests. $50.00 at the door for all non-pass/ticket holders.
Jun 05, 2018
2:00PM TO 6:00PM
AFME FILMMAKER & VIP LOUNGE AT IBIZA
The place to be for filmmakers, sponsors and pass holders throughout the week. Food, drink, entertainment. A place to relax and network in between panels and films at AFME's host hotel - Hotel Andaluz.
Ibiza is a city hot spot and one of the top lounges in the city with city views and a hip, cool and fun patio.
Jun 05, 2018
10:00PM TO 1:00AM
JERRY HANNAN & FRIENDS LIVE! OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
OFFICIAL AFME AFTER PARTY AT DUEL BREWING COMPANY WITH LIVE MUSIC BY JERRY HANNAN, MARTIN SHORE AND SPECIAL GUESTS
606 CENTRAL AVE SW ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
AFTER THE MOVIES ARE OVER, THE PARTY BEGINS.
AFME's Official After Parties for the week kick off with a bang as Jerry Hannan and Special Guests take the stage for a night of rock & roll and a wee bit of Irish song.
A distinguished songwriter and entertainer, Hannan recorded his own song, "Society" with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, which is featured in Sean Penn’s film Into the Wild. “I Thought I Was You”, written by Jerry and brother Sean Hannan also plays in Into the Wild.
Free for AFME Pass Holders. $10.00 suggested donation for non-pass holders by clicking BUY TICKETS or at the door.
Jun 06, 2018
2:00PM TO 6:00PM
AFME FILMMAKER & VIP LOUNGE AT IBIZA
The place to be for filmmakers, sponsors and pass holders throughout the week. Food, drink, entertainment. A place to relax and network in between panels and films at AFME's host hotel - Hotel Andaluz.
Special appearance and performance in the lounge by Jerry Hannan from 3pm to 5pm. You will not want to miss his storytelling, vocals and guitar.
Ibiza is a city hot spot and one of the top lounges in the city with city views and a hip, cool and fun patio.
Lounge co-hosted by AFME and New Mexico Film Foundation.

Jun 06, 2018
5:30PM TO 7:00PM
MEET & GREET - STEVE FERRONE, MICKI FREE, DAVID SANTOS & DEZ DICKERSON
SPONSORED BY AFME & GUITAR CENTER
6001 MENAUL NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
Come hang with some of the best in the industry before American Horse Trio performs at Rock & Brews at 9:30pm at the AFME Official After Party.
Steve Ferrone - drums (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Average White Band)
David Santos - bass guitar (Elton John, Billy Joel, John Fogerty)
Micki Free - guitar (Discovered by Gene Simmons of KISS, Grammy Award Winner, Shalamar guitarist, and co-star with Prince in the infamous "Dave Chappell Basketball Skit "Shirts Againts The Blouses")
Dez Dickerson - guitar (Original member and guitarist with Prince, MTV Super Star with Princes smash hit song "Little Red Corvette")
SUGGESTED DONATION OF $10.00 TO THE AFME FOUNDATION FOR NON-PASS HOLDERS
FREE FOR AFME PASS HOLDERS
Jun 06, 2018
10PM TO 12AM
AMERICAN HORSE TRIO LIVE! OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
SPONSORED BY AFME, GUITAR CENTER AND ROCK AND BREWS
ROCK & BREWS ABQ
4800 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
If you are looking for the "middle of the week melt your face off" event, look no further as American Horse Trio takes the stage at Rock & Brews for an intimate show with some of your favorite blues rock music by Micki Free, Dave Santos and Steve Ferrone.
Steve Ferrone - drums (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Average White Band)
David Santos - bass guitar (Elton John, Billy Joel, John Fogerty)
Micki Free - guitar (Discovered by Gene Simmons of KISS, Grammy Award Winner, Shalamar guitarist, and co-star with Prince in the infamous "Dave Chappell Basketball Skit "Shirts Againts The Blouses")
FREE FOR AFME PASS HOLDERS; $20.00 advance sales for non-pass holders; $25.00 at the door if tickets are still available.
Jun 07, 2018
2:00PM TO 6:00PM
AFME FILMMAKER & VIP LOUNGE AT IBIZA
The place to be for filmmakers, sponsors and pass holders throughout the week. Food, drink, entertainment. A place to relax and network in between panels and films at AFME's host hotel - Hotel Andaluz.
Ibiza is a city hot spot and one of the top lounges in the city with city views and a hip, cool and fun patio.
Live music by Ori Dagan from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Lounge. Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and recording artist Ori Dagan is taking jazz to new and exciting places. His rich baritone voice and impressive abilities as an improviser produce an instantly recognizable sound. In live performance, he surrounds himself with Canada’s finest musicians, performing an engaging mix of material which is always fresh and in the moment.
Jun 07, 2018
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
PURPLE RAIN - SPECIAL SCREENING
As we celebrate what would be Prince's 60th birthday, join us for this special screening of Purple Rain at the KiMo Theatre.
Reserve your seat now for the film, and Q&A with Prince band mate/guitarist Dez Dickerson, Micki Free and other surprise guests in attendance.
Don't miss the after party at Hotel Andaluz for the Prince Tribute Concert straight after.
Jun 07, 2018
9:30PM TO 12:00AM
1999 PURPLE & WHITE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
LET'S GO CRAZY! Prince Tribute Concert
Come party like it's 1999 as we celebrate the 60th birthday of PRINCE on June 7th at Hotel Andaluz.
Experience a once in a lifetime event with a concert performance by rock stars who knew and performed with Prince, including original members of THE REVOLUTION.
The ALL STAR BAND includes:
Micki Free - guitar (Discovered by Gene Simmons of KISS, Grammy Award Winner, Shalamar guitarist, and co-star with Prince in the infamous "Dave Chappell Basketball Skit "Shirts Againts The Blouses")
Dez Dickerson - guitar (Original member and guitarist with Prince, MTV Super Star with Princes smash hit song "Little Red Corvette")
Steve Ferrone - drums (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Average White Band)
David Santos - bass guitar (Elton John, Billy Joel, John Fogerty)
Local New Mexico musicians and vocalists to be announced along with other special guests
There will be prizes for the best dressed in Prince related outfits, and specialty food and drink menus.
The event will sell out, so get your tickets now.
Jun 08, 2018
9:00AM to 5:00PM
YOUTH FILM ACTING CAMP
Young actors 8-17 join casting directors Faith & Bella from Good Faith Casting in a full day of fun and learning. From audition technique to a short film scene project they will learn what it takes. A pizza lunch and celebrity guest drop-ins from stars attending AFME will make this a camp they won't forget! $150 / $125 multi-students.
Special discounted hotel rate of $124.00 per night for out-of-town attendees.
Jun 08, 2018
2:00PM TO 6:00PM
AFME FILMMAKER & VIP LOUNGE AT IBIZA
FEATURING TRACEY WHITNEY!
The place to be for filmmakers, sponsors and pass holders throughout the week. Food, drink, entertainment. A place to relax and network in between panels and films at AFME's host hotel - Hotel Andaluz.
Ibiza is a city hot spot and one of the top lounges in the city with city views and a hip, cool and fun patio.
Jun 08, 2018
10:00PM to 12:00AM
THE JAMIE HARRISON BAND WITH THE NOMS' KEVIN CUMMINGS & SPECIAL GUESTS LIVE! OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
O'NEILL'S IRISH PUB
4310 Central SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
SPECIAL SET HONORING THE MUSIC OF TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS.
The Jamie Harrison Band features an eclectic mix of roots based influences ranging from Rock to Country and R&B. The group’s frontman is an internationally touring multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and son of Chicagoland’s punk pioneer Jim Skafish. Jamie has worked with Grammy Award winning artist such as Nathan East, Tbone Burnett, and Jeff Bridges. The group also features Chicago born drummer Richard Reed who has played with artist such as Sister Sledge and Sophie B Hawkins. On bass New York’s own Guy Lagerway was a first call session player working with hit Producer Kashif Saleem and Victor Wooten. The group is rounded out by Actor/Composer Sale Taylor. Sale is a multi-instrumentalist from Seattle and has been featured on Fox’s “LA to Vegas” and NBC’s “The Brave”.
AFME PASSHOLDERS - FREE; $10.00 FOR NON-PASS HOLDERS
Jun 09, 2018
2:00PM TO 6:00PM
AFME FILMMAKER & VIP LOUNGE AT IBIZA
The place to be for filmmakers, sponsors and pass holders throughout the week. Food, drink, entertainment. A place to relax and network in between panels and films at AFME's host hotel - Hotel Andaluz.
Ibiza is a city hot spot and one of the top lounges in the city with city views and a hip, cool and fun patio.
Jun 09, 2018
10:00PM to 12:00AM
ELI DEL PUERTO Y LOS ENCANTOS LIVE! OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY
JOIN US AS WE CLOSE OUT AFME 2018 AT HOTEL ANDALUZ. LAST YEAR IT WAS JEFF BRIDGES AND T BONE BURNETT JOINING THE BAND ON STAGE. WHO WILL IS BE THIS YEAR? YOU HAVE TO ATTEND TO FIND OUT!
Eli del Puerto Y Los Encantos traverses musical landscapes both near and far.
Gypsy songbird Eli del Puerto belts her originals and covers in both English and Spanish, while her accomplished backing band improvises with World Music flair. Their rollicking sets veer into songbooks from decades past, but their unique and magical sound is both timeless and captivating.
Jun 10, 2018
2:00PM TO 5:00PM
AFME EXTRAS CASTING CALL
Want to be are part of the process? Come learn about film making first hand on set as an extra. AFME’s sponsored extras casting call, Sunday June 10 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Andaluz Hotel, offers you the rare opportunity to get paid to be on set.
Lorrie Latham, “Godless”, “Only the Brave”, and “Night Shift”, teams up with Elizabeth Gabel, ”No Country for Old Men”, “Logan”, “Hostiles” and “Sicario”, to conduct an extras casting call, looking for new talent. Come meet two of the biggest casting directors in New Mexico at one time and become eligible for multiple projects shooting in the summer of 2018.
Come prepared to have your photo taken and meet personally with the casting directors. Gabel and Latham want to meet all ages, genders and races. It is not necessary to bring a photo.