By Devin D. O’Leary
The New Mexico Film Office has announced it’s looking for work to spotlight in the annual New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase. The Film Office will begin accepting entries on Friday, Sept. 26, and will close on Friday, Nov. 21, at 5pm. There is no charge to submit an entry, and the showcase is open to all New Mexico residents. According to the NMFO, this event “not only gives local filmmakers the chance to see their work on the big screen, but also gives the general public the opportunity to experience all of the creative talent within the state.” A panel of industry judges will evaluate the films in eight categories—from sci-fi/fantasy to comedy to animation. The winning films will be screened on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe. Other entries will be shown on Sunday, Jan. 25, on a first-come/first-served basis.