Local Film Festival Offers Cheap Tickets
The New Mexico Asian American Film Festival returns to Albuquerque for its fourth year, featuring short films and a $15,000 equipment prize.
By Ella Cox ·
Lava Khonsuwon is organizing the fourth annual New Mexico Asian American Film Festival this Saturday. The event will take place at the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill. Admission costs five dollars per person.
The screening features short films and documentaries created by Asian American filmmakers across the United States. The program also includes works produced locally in New Mexico. Khonsuwon describes the lineup as a collection of stories from the Asian American diaspora.
Filmmakers can compete for specific awards during the event. The primary prize is a $15,000 in-kind gear grant from Panavision. This award is reserved for a local Asian filmmaker in New Mexico. The best short film will receive professional software from DaVinci Resolve. Additional prizes are available for other categories.
The festival originated during the New Mexico Asian Expo. Khonsuwon notes that the Asian Business Collaborative proposed the idea of a dedicated film festival. Public response to the initial concept was positive, leading to the creation of the current event.
Ticket sales have been strong in recent years. Khonsuwon recalls several seasons where the venue reached standing room capacity. She recommends purchasing tickets online through the Guild Cinema website to ensure entry. Tickets are also available for purchase at the cinema box office.
The screening begins at 4 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Attendees can watch the full selection of films during that time. The event continues its tradition of supporting regional and national Asian American filmmakers.
