Tucumcari Film Festival

Adventure, romance, drama, and high stakes, all contribute to a good’ ol Western.

The Tucumcari Film Festival celebrates the spirit of exploration, imagination, and the rich heritage of the frontier through the diverse categories of science fiction, comedies, westerns, and impactful documentaries. With this year’s theme centered around "Visions of Frontier," the festival aims to transport audiences to uncharted territories of the mind, invoking laughter, awe, and contemplation.

By combining these genres, the festival seeks to create a unique cinematic experience that showcases the evolution of the frontier concept across different settings and time periods. Whether it's exploring outer space in science fiction, embracing the comedic moments found in the rugged wilderness, or revisiting the mythical landscapes of the Wild West, the festival promises a range of emotions and thought-provoking narratives.
At the heart of "Visions of Frontier" lies the notion of pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and venturing into the unknown. The festival encourages filmmakers to delve into the themes of exploration, resilience, and the human spirit's triumph over adversity, showcasing stories that captivate, entertain, and inspire. This overarching theme allows for a diverse range of submissions, including poignant and impactful documentaries that shed light on the frontiers of social issues, historical events, or personal journeys.

The Tucumcari Film Festival fosters a space where storytelling transcends conventional boundaries by embracing the connection between these seemingly distinct genres. Audiences will be taken on a cinematic journey that evokes curiosity, laughter, and reflection, and ultimately invites them to ponder the untapped potential of the human spirit.

Through the "Visions of Frontier" theme the festival aims to unite filmmakers and viewers in a celebration of the boundless creativity and limitless possibilities that exist both within and beyond the frontiers of our imagination.

At its first edition, the Tucumcari Film Festival (Formerly the Tucumcari Rawhide Days Film Festival) celebrated all of these moments by showing the television show Rawhide and other creations that reflected the southwest and western from the lawless frontier towns to the beatniks who roamed Route 66.

Among the selected films will be professional and amateur works from international, national, and local New Mexico filmmakers and creators. All categories have awards attached to them.

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