CALLING ALL CREATIVES 🎬
The First Annual Americas High School Film Festival is now accepting submissions from middle school and high school students.
Short films. Documentaries. Animation. Experimental visual projects.
If you have a story, an idea, or even something sitting unfinished in your camera roll — this is your chance to share it.
Selected work will be screened at the festival.
Hosted by @blazeractionnews
Organized by @jayden.mendivil
Featuring guest judge @lifebythecam
Submissions due May 15.
Submit now through the link in bio.
The 2026 Femme Frontera Film Festival poster is here! ✨
Created by the incredibly talented El Paso artist Christin Apodaca @christin.m.a , this year’s artwork is a true masterpiece. Her vision captures the spirit, power, and creativity that define Femme Frontera. 🎨
🎬 The @femme_frontera is back on June 11–14, 2026. Join them for four unforgettable days of film, creativity, and community.
Expect powerful storytelling, vibrant energy, and some of the most exciting voices in film from our borderlands and beyond. 💫
El Paso filmmaker Diego Munoz Holguin proudly displays his Second Prize Award Certificate for his short film, "Sombras Nada Mas," which earned him a cool $1,000 in last year's Local Flavor Showcase and Awards, sponsored by the El Paso Film and Creative Industries Commission and the Texas Film Commission. We are accepting submissions for this year's Local Flavor through June 22; selected entries and awards will be presented July 26 in the Plaza Theatre. The 19th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival runs July 16-26. Go to plazaclassic.com/localflavor to submit your locally connected film. Nearly $4,000 in cash awards will be handed out.
The First Annual Americas High School Film Festival is officially open for submissions.
If you made a film — narrative, documentary, animation, or experimental — this is your chance to have it selected, screened in a real theater, and seen by a real audience.
Submit before May 15. Screening night is May 18.
Link in bio → bio.site/americasfilmfest
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DALI in MOTION: Still visuals captured during the filming of @dalimatamusic - FULL EPISODE IN BIO
Photographed inside of Studio A at @starcitystudioproductions by @yewberryultra for @emmeffpearl
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The Digital Media Production Association at UTEP just hosted our latest Filmmakers Meetup 🎬
These meetups are all about bringing creatives in the city together, networking, talking shop, collaborating, and building a stronger film community right here at home.
@dmpa_utep is looking for volunteers to help host their upcoming monthly meetups, so if you’re interested, hit them up!
video edit: @od_boy_ 🙌
El Fresco Music Series is back in El Paso 🎶 El Paso All Stars, a whole summer of themed nights celebrating some of the city’s favorite talent. 🙌
Pull up, bring your people, and enjoy the music at this free event:
✨ May 8 - Disco Fever
✨ June 19 - Latina Legends
✨ July 17 - Noche de Cumbias
✨ August 21 - Country Spotlight
📍 Convention Center Plaza (1 Civic Center Plaza)
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM
Food trucks, local vendors, bar stations & more! Don’t miss it.
Recording engineer @gabe_esparza just won his first Latin Grammy Award for his work on Legado by @marcoswitt , a moment that feels deeply personal.
While working on the album, Gabriel was navigating the anniversary of his father’s passing. He shared that his dad listened to Marcos Witt’s music in his final days, and through this project, he found a way to grieve, reflect, and heal.
In a quiet tribute, he placed his Latin Grammy beside his father’s old measuring tape, a powerful symbol of love, sacrifice, and the kind of work that often goes unseen but shapes everything.
“This achievement is a reflection of both of my parents’ hard work and sacrifice,” said Esparza.
A reminder that art can carry our stories, our pain, and our love, and turn them into something lasting. 🌎🎧
Our planet is a gift we all share. Let’s celebrate Mother Earth by caring for her and keeping her beauty alive for the future. 🌎
Every small action counts when it comes to protecting the Earth and supporting the people around us. 💙
From the borderland to the global stage, @juliancavett is heading to the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of I’LL BE GONE IN JUNE.
Primarily shot in Las Cruces and El Paso, with additional scenes in Berlin, Germany, the project brought together an international cast and crew.
“This project was both a challenge and a rewarding experience. I’m proud to say this journey brought more than just professional growth. It also brought lifelong friendships,” said Julian Cavett.
Raised in El Paso and a graduate of UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance, Julian continues to represent the region through his work, including as co-owner and producer at Lemur Creative Studio in El Paso. @lemurcs
I’LL BE GONE IN JUNE, directed by @katharina_rivilis and brought to life by @roadmovies_production / Wolfskind Films | @8horses.ch
Texas talent. Global impact. 🌎🎥
Keep your eyes on this film!
Destination El Paso, in partnership with the City of El Paso and Fort Bliss MWR, invites the community to celebrate America 250—eight days of celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. ❤️💙
The festivities kick off Saturday, June 27, with Pop Goes the Fort at Biggs Park, headlined by Chris Young @chrisyoungmusic , and continue across El Paso through a full week of events, performances, and community experiences.
The celebration culminates in Downtown El Paso at San Jacinto Plaza on July 4 from 5–10 p.m., featuring a headlining performance by the Randy Rogers Band @randyrogersband 🎸 and a dynamic light projection show 🎇 to close out the night.
Join us as we come together to celebrate our nation’s history, our community, and the spirit that defines El Paso.
🔗 Learn more: /america250
#AMERICA250EPTX #VISITELPASO
#BLISSMWR #EPTX #ELPASO
