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Nocona interviews Scott Hale from Southwest Art and Advisory.

Polly Norstrand and Karen Freeman from the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC)

This week Nocona talks with Indigenous Seneca Antler & Stone Carver from Perrysburg, New York, Hayden Haynes. Get more info about his artwork at https://www.haydensantlercreations.com

This week on CinemaScope, Nazneen interviews Matt Walsh and Alejandro Montoya Marin.

Kyiv-based period costume company co-founder Ganna Zagorodnia, who designs costumes for film, TV and other clients all over the world

Aaron Alexander, a New Mexico native, has established himself as a creative force in the film industry over the past 15 years. His journey began as an actor, with notable appearances in productions like "Longmire." About 12 years ago, Aaron transitioned into directing, producing, and writing—a move that has defined his career. Specializing in drama, psychological thrillers, and horror, Aaron has crafted award-winning films such as "Opal," "The Weeping," "Detention," and "Perfect Vision." His latest project, "Rivals," promises to captivate audiences and further establish his legacy as a visionary filmmaker. As the Executive Director of the Mindfield Film Festival, Aaron plays a pivotal role in bringing filmmakers together, solidifying his influence in the independent film community.

Recently named a “2024 Rising Star of Animation” by Animation Magazine, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston is a multi-hyphenate in the truest sense of the word. She is the lead voice actress on Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, a series she also helped co-create. As a writer, story editor, and co-EP on the show, Ashleigh has helped shape its voice since its inception. She ran the writers room alongside Lindsay Katai, crafting the arc of the series and developing entirely new characters and relationships. She even served as lead writer on three episodes!Ashleigh is so proud to be introducing a new generation to Cosmo and Wanda, and to be lending her voice to the show’s new protagonist Hazel Wells. Of course, this latest achievement simply builds upon her previous work as Head Writer on Jessica’s Big Little World, a spin-off of the Emmy-nominated Craig of the Creek, where Ashleigh similarly served as staff writer and voice of the wild-eyed scientist Wren! Ashleigh is also the voice of the iconic Babs Bunny in the Warner Bros. revival Tiny Toons Looniversity, streaming now on Max.As one of the industry’s fastest rising Black women, Ashleigh is committed to uplifting others around her. She looks forward to ushering in an entire generation of Black voices in animation and beyond! She has previously been featured in Forbes as well as NPR’s ‘All Things Considered.’

Sopapilla Productions is an Albuquerque-based production company that focuses on highlighting and uplifting local businesses, artists, and creatives through film and media. It is led by the dynamic husband and wife duo Keith Allen and Felicia Masias who bring impactful collaboration, creative approaches, and truly local and original media content to Albuquerque. Recently, they have taken on the position of Executive Producers for Comcast Channel 26, Albuquerque’s Local and Original Channel, where they were awarded 'Best Overall Excellence in Public Access" in the Nation. As a result, hundreds of poets, artists, comedians, musicians, filmmakers, and content creators have been given a platform to showcase their work. In 2021, Sopapilla Productions was awarded the Virtual Visionaries grant by the City of Albuquerque. With this opportunity, Keith and Felicia produced and hosted 2 seasons of ‘Enchanted Foods of ABQ’; a food show that featured 18 of Albuquerque’s best restaurants. They were given the opportunity to create a mini-documentary highlighting 20 artists who were awarded the Urban Enhancement Trust Fund. For all of their work in the local film community, they were presented with the New Mexico Film & Television Hall of Fame Rising Star Award and the Emerging Bravos Award from the City of Albuquerque. Sopapilla Productions has been featured on KOB4, KRQE, and the Albuquerque Journal. To find out more, find them on Instagram @SopapillaProduction

In this episode, host Genevieve Trainor is speaking with writer and director John Alfone; writer, producer and editor Michael David Raso; writer, director and producer Sheila Warren; and director, actor and writer Tiffany Cole about their advice for pitching projects and pivoting during this uncertain time. For more info on their projects: John and Michael: corsairmediaproductions.com | Sheila and Tiffany: swarrenfilm.com