FilmFest.In just FOUR DAYS in the JICARILLA APACHE NATION, local students learn, write, film, edit, and then present their films to the community during Spring Break!
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JOM Director and FilmFest Founder
Lynn Roanhorse
Department Director
A dedicated grandma and advocate for youth well-being, Lynn brings years of experience in education and tribal administration to her role and is supporting a wide range of creative programs for our youth.
FilmMakers Holt Hamilton Productions
Holt Hamilton Productions has worked with the Federal Programs/JOM Department of the Jicarilla Apache Nation for three years to support and facilitate the annual Spring Break Youth FilmFest.
Travis Hamilton, Director and Producer ~ Travis Hamilton is a film-maker and educator from Mesa, Arizona. He has produced numerous films including Turquoise Rose.
Charlie Gamez, Cameraman
JADE Staff
Metchell Muniz
Applied Video Supervisor |
Metchell graduated from Dulce High School to pursue a degree in FilmMaking. He worked in digital media for the Denver Broncos before returning to Dulce.
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Dylan Vicenti
Video Tech |
Dylan Vicenti has worked on the FilmFest since it began in 2016.
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Established in 2016.The first JOM Youth FilmFest launched in 2016.
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Mission StatementMake a difference in the lives of youth and inspire local students through digital media education.
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2018
JOM Staff Interns
Mataya Pesata
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Mataya is a recent graduate from Dulce, NM and is a member of the JIcarilla Apache Nation.
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Clifton Pierce
IT Audio and Visual |
Toby works with JOM to support the Director and JOM projects with new technology including IPads, computers, software, and all kinds of technical support. Toby is from Dulce and attended school at CNM and UNM before returning to support the community and youth of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. He is also an artist and makes jewelry.
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High School Staff
Robert Howard
Teacher |
Robert is an English and History teacher at Dulce High School who also facilitates the Theater program.
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Professional Mentors 2018
Ken Topolsky
ABC Disney Producer |
Sam Beam
Professional FilmMaker |
J.P. Howard
Local Professional Actor |
Jennifer Nevarez
NmTechWorks |
Special Thanks 2018
Jicarilla Apache Nation and the Game and Fish Department
Community Learning Network www.communitylearningnetwork.org
New Mexico TechWorks www.nmtechworks.com
Stagecoach Foundation www.stagecoachfdn.org
HBO, Santa Fe Film Office, New Mexico Film Office, MeowWolf
Dulce Independent Schools
Community Learning Network www.communitylearningnetwork.org
New Mexico TechWorks www.nmtechworks.com
Stagecoach Foundation www.stagecoachfdn.org
HBO, Santa Fe Film Office, New Mexico Film Office, MeowWolf
Dulce Independent Schools