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.
email - cinemascope@ksfr.org
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Drew Lopez is a New Mexican actor and director, known for the short film Sunset and his feature film Riley: You're Never Out the Fight, which he also directed. His short film The Way We Carry Water is in film festivals and will screen at the upcoming Las Cruces International Film Festival. -
Piyush Gupta is an Indian-American actor whose journey has been a bit of a scenic route.Piyush was born and raised in a small town in India so, obviously, it started with an engineering degree. With no Bollywood connections and only an American dream in his pocket, Piyush moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2016 for graduate school and started building a new life from scratch. In sweet North Carolina, Piyush earned his dual master's in international business, which came with the opportunity to study at a French business school in Paris.Piyush has pursued acting opportunities every step of the way and made his American TV debut with Vince Gilligan's Plur1bus in November 2025 on Apple TV. In 2023, he created 'Concerns of Peter and Friends', a short film inspired by his journey. -
Writer and Executive Producer of recently released A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS, Catherine Fridey was born in Paris and grew up in Chicago. -
Anna Elizabeth James is a top director, writer and producer who first caught the filmmaking bug after being given the opportunity to create her own TV show in junior high school. Ever since then Anna has had an insatiable desire to collaborate and bring artists together towards a common goal. Anna finds great satisfaction in supporting other artists whom she believes in, especially if the project provides an opportunity for her to create dynamic roles for women.Her films include Held Hostage in my House (available now on Netflix) and Deadly Illusions, which was a no.1 hit on Netflix for weeks when it was released.Find out more about Anna on her website KissandTaleproductions.com -
Born in South Korea, adopted at 3 months where he was raised in Grand Rapids Michigan. Kevin started his martial arts training at the age of 5. At the age of 12, he was first in the state of Michigan for Forms and Sparring. Second in the state of Michigan for weapons. After earning his black belt in Okinawa Shorin Ryu Karate, he decided to explore other martial arts including Tai Chi, and Tae Kwon Do. -
Courtney Glass is an English Professor who runs the Pluribus fan group on Facebook and the YouTube channel Courtney's Reviews. She also likes cats!Alex Quiros is a fan of hard science fiction, and of Vince Gilligan. She has a penchant for analysis, a BA in English Lit, and moderates another fan group on Facebook. She also loves cats, but they make her sneeze.George Demetrides is 45 years old. Born and raised in Maryland and have lived there all his life. He works as a project manager during the day but also a musician and a photographer. He loves smart sci-fi because it intersects with his interests in science, philosophy, and psychology. He is really enjoying the show and can’t wait to see where it goes!Greg (nickname Ralph) Nader is just about half a century old, loves Vince Gilligan as well as science fiction, so this show seems like a perfect recipe. He is also a very good friend to cats, but a good portion of his heart belongs to dogs! -
Cheri Montesanto is a three-time Emmy Award–winning makeup artist and Makeup & Hairstyling Award honoree whose career in film and television spans decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Entering the entertainment industry at just 17 years old, she quickly established herself as a dynamic creative force, bringing depth, texture, and emotional resonance to every character she touches.Her diverse body of work reflects both her versatility and her mastery of character-driven design. Her credits range from iconic films such as RoboCop 2 and Forces of Nature to culturally defining television series including The X-Files, CSI: Miami, Better Call Saul, and the Netflix feature El Camino. Most recently, she contributed her signature artistry to Apple’s Pluribus, further solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary makeup design.Across genres—from sci-fi to drama to action—Cheri is known for her precision, continuity expertise, and ability to shape visual narratives through nuanced makeup transformations. Her work continues to influence the industry, inspiring both peers and the next generation of artists. -
Dr. Paul Heinzelmann is a Primary Care doctor trained in Public health who was pulled into the world of film sets when tax incentives brought film work to Massachusetts. His observations as an outsider reveal a workplace in need of reform. He produced the movie Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry, where he investigates hazardous working conditions in Hollywood, and discovers untold stories of enormous personal sacrifice and life-threatening risks. -
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Matt Page is an Actor, Writer and Director best known for creating the martial arts comedy web series "Enter The Dojo" and starring as the lead character Master Ken.
