Jane Seymour’s career in TV and film continues to grow decades later.

In October, the actress will be awarded the lifetime achievement award at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival.

“From the silver screen to the television screen to the stage Jane Seymour has dazzled audiences and critiques alike,” said Liesette Paisner, SFIFF executive director. “SFIFF is so honored to be able to recognize such an iconic actress.” READ MORE

Tantoo Cardinal has a résumé that one would envy.

She’s helped represent Native Americans in film and TV for decades. On Oct. 19, she will received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. READ MORE

The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival is another destination fest. It takes place “in a picturesque adobe town nested beneath the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains as the aspens are still changing colors in mid-October,” per Co-founder and Artistic Director, Jacques Paisner. The festival draws its share of successful moviemakers and other celebrities. READ MORE

With more than 200 galleries and museums, most people probably think of Santa Fe as just an art town. But it’s increasingly gaining a reputation as a destination for cinephiles. And the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival’s driving force — siblings Jacques Paisner and Liesette Paisner Bailey — wouldn’t want it any other way. In fact, seeing Santa Fe make its mark as a movie town is one of their goals. READ MORE

Santa Fe Independent Film Festival celebrated its 11th year showcasing some of the top American independent films and foreign films over five days in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

At the closing, Lost Bayou directed by Brian C Miller Richard received the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature, and Ernie & Joe directed by Jenifer McShane for Best Documentary Feature.

The audience voted Yes, God, Yes directed by Karen Maine winner of Best Narrative Feature, and Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy directed by Elizabeth Carroll for Best Documentary Feature.

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The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival’s Indigenous Film Program is celebrating its 11th anniversary, but this year’s fest ushers in a number of firsts for Native filmmaking. READ MORE

In filmmaker Amber McGinnis' International Falls, a comedy veteran named Tim Fletcher and closet comedian Dee Williamson remind us of the perils of living inauthentically. Rob Huebel (Do You Want to See a Dead Body?) plays Fletcher, an end-of-the-line comic arriving in an end-of-the-line town on Minnesota's border with Canada. Rachel Harris (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) is Dee, the hotel desk clerk who suspects standup comedy might give her the voice she craves to speak out against a life that is slowly suffocating her. READ MORE

The Santa Fe Independent Film Festival returns Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 20 at a number of venues around The City Different including Lensic Performing Arts Center, Center for Contemporary Arts, The Screen and more. READ MORE

Tantoo Cardinal comes from tough stock.

For decades, the actress and activist has been a voice for indigenous people, leading the way to the mainstream.

“That’s the key,” Cardinal says. “Our people have invaluable perspective. That’s what is missing from mainstream society. There’s a great value that we carry. That is what’s been helping us heal from genocide and colonialism.” READ MORE

Actress Tantoo Cardinal will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and introduce the film Falls Around Her at the 2019 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival, on Saturday, October 19th at 6:30 pm. The 11th Annual Santa Fe Independent Film Festival takes place October 16th to 20th, 2019 in downtown Santa Fe. READ MORE

Drew Nicholas aims to bring stories to life through film.

One of his first projects began right after film school in 2015. Four years later, that project, “Blood Memory” is going to screen at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival on Friday, Oct. 18. READ MORE

Speaking through film: ‘How Does It Start’ is director’s ‘love letter to Santa Fe’

Film is where Amber Sealey has found her voice. The medium gives her an expression that no other activity has matched. READ MORE

Hunter Burke grew up in the Louisiana bayou. As an actor, he’s played a variety of roles. Yet when it came to working on his first feature film, he wanted it to be representative of his hometown culture. And “Lost Bayou” was born. READ MORE

Let the Film Fun Begin! - Days 1 and 2 of the Festival

The time has arrived for the main purpose of our time in Santa Fe. It is to participate (on a spectator level) in the viewing of new films being presented at the Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. READ MORE