MOVIEMAKER MAGAZINE
50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee in 2020, Presented by FilmFreeway
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Santa Fe would be a gorgeous vacation spot even if there wasn’t a tremendous film festival. But for moviemakers and movie lovers, it’s especially worth a trip to experience the Albuquerque-Santa Fe corridor’s commitment to film. (Albuquerque was just named MovieMaker’s top city for moviemakers, and Santa Fe was No. 3 on the list of smaller cities and towns.) It features five art house theaters—and George R.R. Martin, a frequent attendee, owns the beloved Jean Cocteau Cinema. Santa Fe is also home to outstanding restaurants, art galleries, and all the outdoor fun you could ever want, against spectacular natural backdrops. Past honorees have included Gena Rowlands, John Waters, Jane Seymour, Wes Studi, Jacqueline Bisset, and Shirley MacLaine. You can chat up distributors at prestigious gatherings that include Q&As, a filmmaker brunch, a governor’s mansion special reception, art gallery reception, and more.