January 2024 Newsletter
2023 El Raton Media Works Year in Review
Winter
City Commission Voted YES to award ERMW a Local Economic Development Agreement for Kearny School
Two student-led projects completed and submitted for Film Prize Jr. New Mexico
Spring
Drone Location Project completed for GrowRaton & Released Online
Launched Dual Credit Film Class Plans with SFCC and Raton High
Summer
Summer in Raton included a myriad of outdoor events and informative workshops. Our favorite? The 4th of July of course!
Location Scouting Initiative starts with NM Film Office
Fall
RFP Released and Contract signed by Architect Firm to Manage Kearny School Renovation
Awarded Bar NI Community Foundation Grant
Thank you!
We love our community and are grateful for your support. Thank you for making this year a successful one. We’re very excited to work together to make 2024 even better!
Monthly Filmmaker Meetups
Our first local filmmakers' mixer turned out great! Thanks to all the great crew and talent who joined us and the Colfax Ale Cellar for having us.
We're going to start hosting regular meetups and would like to know what interests you and what time would be best for all. Please fill out our survey below and share your input for our next meetup!
Filmmaker meetup survey
https://forms.gle/3j3HpgZ5P5Xpi6Pb7
Invitation to a Free Brainstorm Virtual 3D Studio Demo on January 10th
Join us for a demonstration of a cutting-edge virtual studio system called BrainStorm 3D, and learn more about the technology and operation of XR studios. The free demonstrations of the BrainStorm 3D software will be held at the Raton Convention Center on January 10th from 10am to 2pm. Please email ann@elratonmediaworks.org to RSVP.
Digital Video Production Class for Raton High School Students
Starting January 8th, El Raton Media Works will begin teaching Santa Fe Community College Dual Credit Film Certificate Courses at Raton High School. In the Digital Video Production classes students learn soft skills of storytelling, pre-production, planning, and project management in addition to the practical skills of camera operation, lights, audio equipment and editing. Hands-on project-based learning is completed in class and on-location.
Sign up your eligible 9th - 12th grader for Digital Video Production I and II with Ms. Simpson at RHS, or contact Ann Theis - ann@elratonmediaworks.org | 575-733-0327 for more information.
Latest Blog Posts
What is the difference between HD and 4k? Does it matter?
What are the best ways to get into film without going to film school?
Ten High-Paying Film Production Skills You May Already Have
Unleashing the Unsung Heroes: The Vital Role of 2nd Unit Production Team in Film and Television Production
Local Highlights of the Month - January 2024
Lillian Eva Lieske is reporter for a media outlet and also has experience as a sports broadcaster. She was an uncredited extra (staged near the border) and was told to run to the border for the movie, “The Day After Tomorrow “ starring Jake Gyllenhal and Dennis Quaid, filmed in El Paso, Texas.
Moore Ranch is a privately owned and operated working ranch in Northern New Mexico and is nestled between unique mesas and peaks with over three hundred fifty cattle on a property that spans over twenty-six thousand acres.
Watch the highlight video.
The historic Shuler Theater in downtown Raton, New Mexico, is a state landmark and remains the center for performing arts in northeastern New Mexico. The theater is owned and maintained by the City of Raton, New Mexico, and may be reserved for functions or performances.
Check out their listing on our website.
The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library is located in Raton and is a great resource for writers, artists, and aspiring filmmakers. They host many workshops and events including movie nights for the community. Follow them to keep up with the latest happenings on their Facebook page.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in getting involved as we develop? Sign up on our crew and businesses lists or reach out to us directly at team@elratonmediaworks.org with your ideas.
We are all currently volunteers but as we expand there will be various paid opportunities that come up in addition to volunteer work. Our goals are large and require people with all sorts of various different talents and backgrounds to make it possible. We'd love to hear from you!
