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Santa Fe Film Festival Expands Statewide
The annual event will showcase films and events across New Mexico in 2027.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The Santa Fe Film Festival announced it will expand its 2027 season to showcase films and events statewide, from Santa Fe to Silver City, Tucumcari to Taos, and Albuquerque to Artesia. The festival's newly appointed executive director, Frank O'Mahony, said the goal is to encourage submissions from independent productions and school programs in New Mexico, as well as innovative, creative, and powerful films from around the world.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Santa Fe Film Festival statewide recognizes the importance of independent cinemas in local communities across New Mexico. By showcasing films from diverse perspectives and supporting the state's vibrant film industry, the festival aims to promote creativity, education, and cultural exchange.
The details
The Santa Fe Film Festival has shown films for 25 consecutive years. All feature narratives, documentaries, international, student, short films, television pilots, and New Mexico-produced films are encouraged to submit. Submissions opened on February 19, and the opening deadline is August 31. The early bird deadline is September 25, the first shorts deadline is October 23, and the winter season deadline is December 31. The final day to submit films is January 8 of next year, and the festival is scheduled to take place February 17 through 21, 2027.
- The Santa Fe Film Festival has shown films for 25 consecutive years.
- Submissions opened on February 19, 2026.
- The opening deadline is August 31, 2026.
- The festival is scheduled to take place February 17 through 21, 2027.
The players
Frank O'Mahony
The newly appointed executive director of the Santa Fe Film Festival.
Santa Fe Film Festival
An annual film festival that has been showcasing films for 25 consecutive years and is now expanding statewide in 2027.
What they’re saying
“We are so excited to create this festival anchored in Santa Fe but to be experienced across the state, from Santa Fe to Silver City, Tucumcari to Taos, Albuquerque to Artesia.”
— Frank O'Mahony, Executive Director, Santa Fe Film Festival (KRQE)
“We want to encourage movies from around the world, but we are very keen to promote movies made in New Mexico. We have a vibrant, creative film community in the state, and a growing number of film education programs to support the industry. To spotlight the work produced here, we are encouraging submissions from independent productions and school programs alike.”
— Frank O'Mahony, Executive Director, Santa Fe Film Festival (KRQE)
What’s next
The Santa Fe Film Festival is accepting submissions for its 2027 statewide expansion, with the final deadline set for January 8, 2027.
The takeaway
The expansion of the Santa Fe Film Festival to showcase films and events across New Mexico reflects the state's growing film industry and the festival's commitment to supporting independent cinemas, promoting creativity, and celebrating diverse perspectives from around the world and within the local community.
