Friday, July 17, 2009

Welcome to White Sands International Film Festival 2009!

The WSIFF MISSION:The WSIFF is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers, directors, producers, distributors, backers, and the filmgoing community. It is our mission to not only exhibit the best films available, but also to serve as a medium for new projects to get launched, financed and distributed. Networking opportunities at the WSIFF builds lasting connections in the unique backdrop of New Mexico.

.... is to bring eminent filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences to Southern New Mexico in order to better appreciate the art of cinema, as well as provide a backdrop for these filmmakers and guests to form lasting relationships within their filmmaking careers;

.... to screen outstanding short and feature length documentaries and narratives of all genres from around the world, but also retain a special focus on Latino and New Mexican filmmaking, as well as celebrate outstanding cinema that has been shot in the amazing back drop of Southern New Mexico.

... and to screen films that

• deal with contemporary issues
• celebrate the human spirit
• explore the Latino and or Hispanic World
• have been made in New Mexico
• combine good story telling, writing, acting and direction

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