A UNM Film and Digital Arts graduate, Shaandiin Tome, featured in New Mexico Magazine
A UNM Film and Digital Arts graduate, Shaandiin Tome, featured in
New Mexico Magazine.
FROM THE VERY BEGINNING of Shaandiin Tome’s short film Mud (Hashtl’ishnii), you notice the graininess. It’s shot on 16-millimeter film, a bold aesthetic choice that is not easy to pull off. You’re not merely filling a card with digital info. Each shot and performance must be planned to avoid burning through film and your budget. Tome takes capable command of her set, capturing stark imagery and memorable performances. Shot in Gallup and on the Navajo Nation, the film screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and placed Tome among a growing number of Indigenous moviemakers laying claim to their stories.
UNM Department of Music Students, Faculty & Alumni sweep cast of Opera Southwest Production of Carmen in Spanish
Current students, faculty and alumni of The Department of Music at UNM have filled the cast of the upcoming Opera Southwest production of Carmen, one of the most famous operas of all time. The performance will be presented in Spanish, referencing a translation by...
Dr. Melissa Ryan appointed Assistant Professor of Education
The UNM Dept. of Music is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Ryan as Assistant Professor of Music Education and the Head of the Music Education Area. Dr. Ryan had the following to say about her new position, "The UNM Department of Music is a truly...
Classic Comedy Meets Contemporary Relevance – UNM Theatre and Dance Presents Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid
The University of New Mexico’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce its upcoming production of Molière’s timeless masterpiece, The Imaginary Invalid. Directed by the Assistant Professor in Theatre Alejandro Tomás Rodriguez, this comedic gem brings to...