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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Steven Ray Byrd is an actor, social media influencer, and former U.S. Army medic who has built a loyal audience of over 645,000 followers on TikTok through his relatable humor and authentic storytelling. A devoted father, he brings real-life experience and heart into everything he creates, while also using his platform to make an impact... most notably as a strong voice in the movement to help save the film “Coyote vs. Acme.” -
Gary Mazeffa is a filmmaker and the founder of Q2 Films. He is the writer and director of Asherah: A Love Odyssey, a mythic cinematic experience exploring love, consciousness, and humanity’s role in shaping its own future.Blending Western and Eastern traditions, his work focuses on experiential storytelling—inviting audiences into stories that are felt as much as they are understood. Asherah marks the beginning of an expanding narrative universe, with future chapters already in development.Mazeffa is currently based in Florida and is spending time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on a creative sabbatical—developing the next phase of the Asherah project while exploring locations and building new creative relationships. -
We return with an interview with John Morello, who has been on stage as an actor and storyteller for over 20 years. At one time a high-school dropout, he now holds degrees in Theatre Arts and Broadcasting. His performances of the one-man show, Dirt have been critically acclaimed by the New York Times and as an author, he has published a graphic novel and a poetry memoir titled, Buckshot Words. A multi-faceted performer John frequently takes roles in stage plays, films, performs as a poet, and recently was featured on PBS' Stories From The Stage. Most recently he performed a groundbreaking theatrical adaptation of T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, bringing to life the characters of the poem within an immersive multimedia setting. His new show, The Five Remembrances of a Good Boy, is now touring Canada and the US. -
John Morello has been on stage as an actor and storyteller for over 20 years. At one time a high-school dropout, he now holds degrees in Theatre Arts and Broadcasting. His performances of the one-man show, Dirt have been critically acclaimed by the New York Times and as an author, he has published a graphic novel and a poetry memoir titled, Buckshot Words.
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Tantoo Cardinal is an extraordinarily talented Native Canadian actress, with an illustrious career spanning five decades. She is known for the films Dances with Wolves, Legends of the Fall, Smoke Signals, and Killers of the Flower Moon. She is of Cree and Métis heritage. She is a founding member of The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. In 2009 Tantoo was honored with the Member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions to the growth and development of Aboriginal performing arts in Canada, as a screen and stage actress, and as a founding member of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company". In 2017 she was inducted in Canada's Walk of Fame.Lonnie Anderson is Jicarilla Apache, Mexhika, Chichimeca. He was an executive producer of the film THE SEVENTH FIRE working with Natalie Portman and Terrence Malick which examines Native American gangs. The film was shown at the White House under the Obama administration. Anderson collaborated and consulted on the animation featured in Michael Pollan limited series HOW TO CHANGE YOUR MIND (2022) on Netflix.The documentary film ENOUGHNESS - The Prequel, Indigenous Economics is brought to us by Lonnie Anderson and voiced by Tantoo Cardinal.Watch the film here: https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/enoughness-the-prequel-indigenous-economics-with-tantoo-cardinal/ -
Greg Farinelli SAG-AFTRA is a Film and Television Actor from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has been working in the film industry since 2016. Some of his credits include a recurring role in the TV Series Roswell New Mexico for The CW. Other credits include Outer Range, Macgruber, Duster, and Interrogation. Special thanks to his agent Tina Presley. -
Kirk Ellis won two Emmys, a Golden Globe, a WGA Award, a Peabody and the Humanitas Prize for his work on the HBO miniseries John Adams. The miniseries won a record-breaking 13 Primetime Emmys in total, as well as four Golden Globe awards. -
Jamie H. Jung is an English-American actor, he is known for his recurring role as Agent Henry Minor on the 2025 HBO Max show "Duster" starring Josh Holloway. Other highlights include work on FX's "Grotesquerie," The CW's "Roswell New Mexico," Prime Video's "Outer Range" and "Them: Covenant," and El Rey Network's "Rebel Without A Crew: The Series." Jung is a screenwriter and producer operating Keep Pushing Pictures Inc in Albuquerque, NM. Visit JamieHJung.com or KPPFilmProduction.com to learn more. He is starring in the play Eureka Day at the Fusion Theatre in Albuquerque. -
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jeremy picked up his life and moved it to New Mexico in the summer of 2024. This was entirely for the purpose of starting a career in film, a decision that was not only his dream, but the only thing he felt inspired to pursue in life.
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Sean Perez started his performing career in 2004 when he first joined his High School's Rock Eisteddfod team. Being part of this dance team set him on his path to performance. He continued his dance training since specialising in L.A. Style Salsa & Latin American/Ballroom (with Karen Rufus & Diane Smedley), Commercial JFH & Music Theatre (jazz/tap/ballet).
