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“The Harp” film considered an eye-opener for society.

A group of student film makers wrote, filmed and produced a movie that evokes audiences to think about the value of life if only one day was left. The twist: the spotlight is on a homeless man. The film, "The Harp" will double as a feature and charitable event for the homeless, stemming from the desire to be selfless. The film is the story of Frank Roots, a homeless man, as he goes through his last day on earth. The story-line begins is about how Roots has become untrusting to society and closed off too many of his friends. A harmonica falls ...

Behind the Scenes of SCARY OR DIE: Horror Movie

We would like to announce CMI junior, Basil Pina (Butcher Role), has a part in the new R-Rated horror film SCARY OR DIE, which can be seen on Comcast's Video-On-Demand starting today, May 1, until July 30. SCARY OR DIE marks the directorial debut of the highly respected 2nd unit cinematographer Igor Meglic (The Borne Ultimatum, Salt, Resident Evil) Prior to coming back to New Mexico, Basil worked on this project in the Los Angeles area.  He has been working in the film industry as an actor for the past 6 years. SCARY OR DIE will also be featured in the Troma Dance ...

‘The Odd Way Home’ to film in Las Cruces

‘The Odd Way Home’ to film in Las Cruces Film sheds light on autism ‘The Odd Way Home’ to film in Las Cruces The goal was not to create a film about autism, but rather a film where the main character, Duncan, just happened to be autistic. The independent film “The Odd Way Home” is in the final stages of pre-production, ready to cast, and on track to start filming this summer in southern New Mexico, including Las Cruces. Unlike most films, this one takes aim at a specific issue without really addressing it head on. “The main character, Duncan, has autism but instead ...

NMSU filmmaker wins ‘Centennial’ award for movie

A screen-writing instructor in the Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University has won the New Mexico Centennial Award for her film that aims to humanize the complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border. “Red Mesa,” won best New Mexican film during the Taos Shortz Film Festival held March 1-4. “The big challenge for me was to tell a human story, that wasn’t a political story, that wasn’t ideological or trying to hit the audience over the head with anything, but just the realities of the border” said Ilana Lapid, the film’s creator. The 17-minute film is a coming-of-age story about a young ...

CMI Featured in Newsletter of Toon Boom Animation

The following is excerpted from an article in Toon Boom Animation's Winter magazine, circulated internationally and online: New Mexico State University’s Creative Media institute (CMI) offers a Bachelor of Creative Media degree with a focus in either Digital Filmmaking or Animation and Visual Effects. The CMI Animation concentration focuses on the art, craft, and business of storytelling through animation; and has already produced several talented artists. Theory and practice are integrated at every step as students manipulate text, sound, and images using the latest technology. For them, it is the place to learn their craft and find their voice - to ...

New Mexico State University’s Creative Media Institute (CMI) offers the Bachelor of Creative Media degree. CMI is a dynamic cross-disciplinary program that prepares students for the 21st century in Digital Filmmaking and Animation & Visual Effects.

The CMI curriculum focuses on the art, craft, and business of storytelling. Our students choose one area of emphasis, but they study all aspects of digital filmmaking and digital arts, whether they are aspiring writers, directors, cinematographers, animators.

Theory and practice are integrated at every step. Students manipulate text, sound, images, and cinema using industry-standard technology.CMI houses a state of the art digital projection system screening room, post-production lab, animation lab, and production space.

CMI is the place to learn your craft and find your voice-to master the artistic process and technical skills needed to realize your vision. More Info.

Mission Statement
The Creative Media Institute is dedicated to developing and nurturing the artistic endeavors of student filmmakers through industry-standard education, research, and collaboration in the art, craft, and production of the moving image through storytelling, resulting in a Bachelor’s of Creative Media degree.