CinemaScope
Fridays 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Nazneen Akhtar Rahim is an Albuquerque local actress, radio show host and producer. She enjoys working in the film and television industry, including on the Vince Gilligan show 'Pluribus' and on 'Cosmos: Possible Worlds'. She plays the character Kaz Osmani in the narrative podcast 'Frijoles y Arroz', a comedy bringing attention to women's rights following the Me Too movement. Nazneen played Miss Watts in the Adobe Theater's production of the play 'The Women', directed by James Cady, and played Irene Adler in Musical Theater Southwest's production of 'Sherlock Holmes In a Scandal in Bohemia'.
Genevieve Trainor, a professional actor and PR and marketing expert, chats with a range of entertainment industry experts from around the world who share "insider insights" that demystify the industry and help with the economic development of our communities. On the last Friday of every month, Dr. James Wysong, Dean of Arts and Design at SFCC, and Milton Reiss, Co-Chair of the Film Department at SFCC, discuss everything from how culture impacts film and vice versa to their love of the sci-fi genre.
Kira Sipler is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director with a diverse background in theatre, film, and business. Raised in New Mexico, her passion for storytelling began early, leading her from Albuquerque High School to a BA in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico. She brings a unique blend of creative vision and business acumen to her work.
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In this episode, guest host Genevieve Trainor speaks with Santa Fe International Film Festival Artistic Director and Founding Member Jacques Paisner about the festival and his thoughts for independent filmmakers on getting your work seen. -
The 9th Annual Mindfield Film Festival – Albuquerque returns August 27–30, 2026, celebrating independent filmmakers from New Mexico and around the world. The four-day festival will feature an exciting lineup of feature films, short films, music videos, filmmaker networking opportunities, special events, and an awards ceremony. Mindfield is dedicated to giving emerging and established filmmakers a welcoming, professionally curated platform to showcase their work, connect with audiences, and build meaningful relationships within the film community.
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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.’ -
Michael Vincent Berry is a native Houstonian LGBTQIA+ actor best known for his work in Law and Order SVU, Better Call Saul, The Cleaning Lady, Outer Range, THEM and WACO: The Aftermath. In addition to a storied career in the Theatre as an actor, Michael spent 20 years in public education as the Artistic Director and Chair of the School of Theatre at Oakland School for the Arts and The Performing Arts School - Lawrence. Among Michael’s most notable formerstudents are Zendaya, Bo Burnham, Tati Gabrielle, and Kehlani. Michael was inducted into his alma mater’s Hall of Fame in 2017 as well as earning a special Tony Award nomination for his work in Theatre Education that same year. -
As the Owner and Talent Agent of Mitchell & Associates Talent, Carissa Mitchell is passionate about representing exceptional talent with both heart and strategic business expertise. With a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and a personalized approach to representation, she is committed to helping actors build lasting, successful careers while navigating an ever-evolving marketplace.Carissa believes that great representation is about more than booking jobs—it's about building trusted relationships, advocating fiercely for her clients, and creating opportunities that align with their long-term goals. Known for combining genuine care with keen business savvy, she leads Mitchell & Associates Talent with integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to helping every client thrive both on and off the screen. -
Lissette Nichols is half Dominican, half Panamanian, 1st generation American Actress. She is the owner and proud coach of NM Actor's Film Studio for the youth in the NM market. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a Theatre Arts Degree with an Acting emphasis for Stage acting. From there, she went on to receive her second degree in Elementary Education while she continued to inspire children to bring out their special gifts in performing arts. For years, while growing her family, she wrote, produced, directed, and choreographed children's Christmas musicals. She built an amazing production team using volunteers, had the privilege to work hand in hand with 80+ kids, and directed more than 500+ children during the holiday seasons. She is a proud mama of 3 and continues to live out her passion in the film industry in multiple markets. Her passion is to empower others to live out their dreams at any stage of life with hard work, determination, and commitment! Her latest venture is New Mexico Film Actor's Studio, where she offers classes specifically designed for children, teens and adults, visit www.nmfilmactors.com or email nmfilmactors@gmail.com for more information -
Carol Skipwith joined the film community of New Mexico in 2012. Her first introduction was portraying a background actor on Better Call Saul. Her reaction “I was hooked.” She began sharing her talents for photography by shooting pictures at networking events. Word got around about her remarkable eye and her journey providing headshots for actors throughout Albuquerque began and has grown to thousands in her portfolio. According to Skipwith, “Not only did the film industry give me a new direction I never dreamed of, but it would also bless me with so many people who accepted me as family. ”She eventually received her eligibility for Screen Actors Guild, but her expertise and true passion is behind the camera and not in front of it. Carol has volunteered for years with the New Mexico Film Foundation and in 2024 was voted as a Board Member.@carolskipwithphotography -
Tara was a bright and vibrant actress, with many friends in the community. She is deeply missed by her family and friends. This episode of Cinema Scope honors her and features a past interview from 2020. -
Theo Avgerinos is a Greek-American filmmaker, director, and photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He's been behind a camera since he was a kid with his dad's Super 8mm, and the pattern has been consistent ever since: get interested in someone's story, then figure out how to tell it.A 2000 graduate of Bucknell University, where he co-founded the school's first student film production company and established its first interdepartmental Cinema Studies major, Theo has directed three independent feature films. His debut, Fifty Pills, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival with a cast including Kristen Bell, Jane Lynch, and Michael Peña; his second, Americons, received a national AMC theatrical release. His latest, the feature documentary Rising Hope, was shot anamorphically over five years in the Mississippi Delta — a film about generational poverty and the people refusing to give up on each other. It won Best Mississippi Film and the Audience Award at the 2024 Oxford Film Festival, and went on to take Best Documentary and Best Director at the Golden Gate International Film Festival, among other honors.http://www.risinghopefilm.com/ -
This week on CinemaScope, Nazneen interviews Nathan Shields who currently is a tutor at St. John's College, Santa Fe.
