Corrales actor to speak at New Mexico Film & Television Conference

CORRALES — Corrales actor Lora Martinez-Cunningham is set to be one of the main speakers at the New Mexico Film & Television Conference at the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque May 31.

“I am honored and thrilled to be invited by our New Mexico film office to moderate the ‘Building New Mexico’s Film & Media Workforce,’” Martinez-Cunningham said.

The New Mexico Film & Media Conference, which is hosted by the New Mexico Film Office, is an event connecting local filmmakers, crew, businesses and industry leaders to drive the future of film and TV to the state of New Mexico.

“Whether you’re a filmmaker, crew member, business owner or industry professional, this conference is your gateway to success in New Mexico’s thriving film and television industry,” Martinez-Cunningham said.

The conference will focus on strengthening New Mexico talent, expanding business opportunities and navigating the evolving landscape of production in New Mexico. Attendees will gain insights from expert panels, industry networking sessions and discussions on workforce development, incentives and the “business” of film.

Martinez-Cunningham is well-known throughout the film community as she has amassed countless IMDB credits, which include roles in the movies “Flamin’ Hot” (2023), “Only the Brave” (2017) and “Those who Wish me Dead” (2021) to name a few. She has also shared the screen with several notable actors, including Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Benicio del Toro.

Besides being a working actor, Martinez-Cunningham shoots professional portraits, directs, owns her own production company, has worked in casting departments, and also teaches film acting to any aspiring actors at ABQ Actors’ Studio.

“For over 15 years, I have been doing my best to contribute to our local actor pool via teaching and headshot photography,” Martinez-Cunningham said. “I’ve had the honor of over a thousand New Mexico actors trusting me to share with them what I’ve learned in my 30 years in film and television.”

Martinez-Cunningham will be teaching a six-week “Film Acting & Audition Technique” course starting May 6, and spots are still available. The course is available for actors with experience and people who have never acted before.

“The ABQ Actors’ Studio is a safe space in which actors, both aspiring and established, come to work and learn and grow … to take risks, to discover the art within themselves and to learn to trust their instincts and follow them,” Martinez-Cunningham said. “I also teach the business side of acting so that actors can successfully navigate their way through our local market and beyond.”

For more information on the New Mexico Film & Television Conference, visit nmfilm.com.