Albuquerque, NM – September 18, 2019 – The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX) is the premier film and musical festival in the region. In addition to an amazing lineup of films, live performances, and events, AFMX also offers several showings and special lectures that are free to the public. In its seventh year, AFMX will run September 24-29, 2019.
“From movie screenings to symposiums, offering free events allows AFMX to expand the opportunity to attract those interested in film, music and the arts that may be on a limited budget,” said Ivan Wiener, AFMX Executive Director. “The year’s free events include classic movies, after parties, and even a casting call. Because space is limited, we do ask for those interested in the movies and lectures to please register to ensure we have room for everyone. The after parties do not require registration.”
The AFMX free events include:
- (Lecture) Intimate Conversation with Tom Proctor, Thursday, September 26, 2019, 12:30 PM, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
- (Screening) I Can Only Be Mary Lane, Thursday, September 26, 2019 3:00pm, Dyna Theater Inside the NM Museum of Natural History & Sciences
- (Screening) Redeeming Uncle Tom/Alivestock/Refuge(e), Friday, September 27, 2019 1:00 PM, Dyna Theater Inside the NM Museum of Natural History & Sciences
- (Screening) Fading Portraits/small Town ROBOT, Friday, September 27, 2019 3:15 PM, Dyna Theater Inside the NM Museum of Natural History & Sciences
- (Lecture) Moses on the Mesa - Filming Across Cultures in New Mexico, Friday, September 27, 2019, 10:00 AM, Jewish Community Center
- AFMX Casting Call with Elizabeth Gabel & Lorrie Latham, Sunday, September 29, 2019 11:00 AM, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
Live music and after parties include:
- Get Your Motor Runnin' at Tractory Brewery Wells Park with live music by Dirty Modine, Thursday, September 26, 2019, 10:00 PM, Tractor Brewery Wells Park
- Three Chord Bourbon & Blues at Q Bar featuring live music by Zay Santos, Friday, September 27, 2019 6:00 PM, Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
- Salsa Night at AFMX, Friday, September 20, 2019 10:00pm, Q Bar
For a full lineup of this year’s experience and film schedule, to register for free events, or to purchase tickets and passes, visit https://www.abqfilmx.com.
About AFMX: With the mission of enhancing cultural richness by integrating film and music programs that provide entertainment and education for the community, contributing to the creative economy and supporting Albuquerque as an epicenter for film, music and the arts, AFMX brings together award-winning and up-and-coming filmmakers and musicians from around the world to showcase and celebrate film and music, and provide a platform for education, collaboration, discovery and the sharing of impactful stories.
The AFME Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, supports the nurturing, success and growth of a vibrant creative community, specifically through film, music and the arts, and seeks to help further a world-class economic center of excellence for these industries in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It produces the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFMX), an annual film and music festival, attracts prominent attendees, filmmakers, musicians and visionaries from around the globe to celebrate the art of storytelling and collaborate into the future. The Foundation also supports the Albuquerque film, music and art scenes through creation, facilitation and support of complimentary, mission-based projects and programs. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for future generations, while increasing exposure and economic impact for the City of Albuquerque, the State of New Mexico and our partners.