Three Minute Film Fest

In remembrance of our friend Max Friedenberg: This film of his is one of our favorites from the early days of the 3 Minute Film Fest. Thank you for all you did for the Santa Fe arts community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUi-DRNVKR0

After 13 years of great short films (or more - we can't remember when the festival started) we at the 3 Minute Film Fest are sad to announce that we are ending the festival.

This was not an easy decision for us, but we ultimately feel that it is time to move on and pursue other projects. We want to give a huge thank you to all of the filmmakers who have submitted films over these years - the success of this festival was always thanks to you. The quality of films we received every year and the tremendous dedication to the craft of filmmaking that they embodied was always inspiring. The relationships we got to form with countless amazing filmmakers is one of the greatest gifts the festival gave us. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the festival in any way - we'll keep our eyes out for future work from all of you.

We are proud to announce the winners from this year's festival:
Shooting Star Award - "How the Flowers Bloom" by Emma Feit

Jury Prize - "The Awakening" by Aidan Bradbury-Aranda, Quill Chase-Daniel & Owen Bradbury-Aranda

Best Documentary - "Ski Pioneer" by Katie Leimkuehler

Best Cinematography - "Hireling" by James Blackburn & Ben Palmer

Best Experimental - "Program" by Alexander Payne

Best Comedy - "Gone Fishin'" by Greg Kuebli

Best Film - "In Grain" by DW Thomas

Congratulations guys - great work! Big thanks to all of our filmmakers. We got amazing feedback about all of the films. Also another huge thanks to prize sponsors Baillo's, Newman's Nursery of Santa Fe & the Center for Contemporary Arts. Thanks to The Santa Fe New Mexican and Pasatiempo for all of their support! Thanks to the staff of the Lensic Performing Arts Center - you guys are great to work with.

HUGE thanks to everyone that came out to the festival tonight and especially to all the filmmakers! We had a blast - hope you did too!

Ready to roll - see you all there!

Heading down to the Lensic Performing Arts Center in a couple minutes for a quick run through of tonight's program. There are still tickets available but not for long. Get 'em now while you can: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=23679&pid=7492134

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Thanks so much Coyote Cafe & Cantina-Santa Fe for a great party! These guys serve THE BEST food in Santa Fe. Great to meet so many filmmakers and really excited for tomorrow!

Listen to us on Santa Fe Radio Cafe (KSFR 101.1 FM) tomorrow morning from 8:00-8:30am as we discuss this year's festival (which happens in TWO DAYS!!!)

Santa Fe Radio Café | Broadcast every weekday from the Santa Fe Baking Company.

Just dropped off program guides at The Lensic. Pick one up when you get your tickets for the big night.

Thanks to The Voice of Santa Fe KVSF 101.5 for having on the air this morning. We had a lot of fun!

Also make sure to grab a copy of the festival guide published in today's The Santa Fe New Mexican!

The 3 Min FF Program Guide will publish as an insert in the May 31st (Friday) edition of The Santa Fe New Mexican but you can grab a digital copy RIGHT NOW on our website:

Official Program Guide | Three Minute Film Fest The official program guide for this year’s festival will print as an insert in the May 31st edition of The Santa Fe New Mexican but you can check out the digital version now by clicking the image below: