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You are on the website for writer/journalist/film news correspondent Shirl A. Steward and the new home of the Santa Fe Film Connection.   Here you'll find articles about local film festivals and the film production industry in New Mexico.   You may also find a few articles about other festivals done by friends or myself.  

As in the case of many creative people, I became enchanted by the film industry back in high school where I belonged to the school's acting club and wrote a short three act play which was actually later produced.  Then, in the early 80's when I started dating actor, Terrence Gehr (T.G) Cody, my interest really accelerated.  Twenty years later I have retained both my fascination with film and my close friendship with T.G. who, by the way, will (hopefully) be co-authoring a screenplay about our times together.   (Eventually, perhaps you'll see a page here for T.G.)

Anyway, the film industry is something that just gets in your blood and stays there.  It is an amazing fever that never quits 'infecting' you.   I'm ONLY 'the writer' and not an actor these days, but I do hope that, through my writing, I can bring lots of pleasurable moments to the screen for children of all ages.    

Okay, that said, unfortunately I have to also say this . . . please bare with us.   I have been doing a lot of other things and have been neglecting this page.  Though,I'm still working for the New Mexican newspaper!!!!  LOL

Sincerely,

Shirl A. Steward

 

 

 

 

INDEX of what you'll find here NOW:

Santa Fe Festival Review: Spellbound at 7,000 feetSANTA FE FESTIVAL REVIEW:

Spellbound at 7,000 Feet

Santa Fe’s 5th Annual Festival is a rebounding success . . .

 
NEW MEXICO AT SUNDANCE, JANUARY, 2005:  2 PART ARTICLE

Made in New Mexico . . .

Link to Made in Mexico Article & Logo for New Mexico's Film CommissionPART I:  Warm Lattes, lots of Green Chili Stew & Great Filmmaker Incentives make a Sundance Fond Farewell . . .

 

Ad incites NM outrage PART II: Ad Incites New Mexican Outrage - Cockfighting & Filmmaking in New Mexico: Who in their right minds would think these two things are related? . . .

 

 

 

 

SW GAY & LESBIAN FESTIVAL REVIEW: 

It’s About Respecting

Others’ Choices in Diversity

2nd Annual SW Gay & Lesbian FF strikes a chord for equality

 

 

MONTANA FESTIVAL REVIEW:

HatcHing New Filmmakers   

Montana’s First Annual HatcHFest focuses on mentoring . . .

 

 
WATCH FOR FOLLOW-UP POSTINGS FOR THIS PREVIEWS: 

 

MONTANA'S BIG SKY FEST PREVIEW

The Sky's the limit at this Montana Fest

Long lines in their first year out could mean even longer ones for 2005

 

 

MIAMI INT'L FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Cinematic Diversity 

From Around the World

See it all at Miami Int’l Film Festival February 4-13, 2005 . . .