August 2024 Newsletter
We are offering YCL at Raton High School this semester!
The Youth Coding League is an innovative and complete learning program, built for schools and community organizations, that introduces 5th-8th graders to computer science and coding. The YCL focuses on access, inclusion, and self-efficacy for all.
If you would like to participate, email us at info@elratonmediaworks.org by September 2nd. The season takes place from Sept 5th - Dec 9th and sessions will take place on Thursday evenings.
To learn more about YCL, visit www.youthcodingleague.com
It's been a lot of fun this summer in Raton!
Open Screen Night @ El Raton Theater
Our first Open Screen Night took place on August 11th at the Historic El Raton Theater! OSN is like an open mic night, but for independent video. Local filmmakers screened their short films and works-in-progress on the big screen and we had an amazing turnout. It was such a fun time, we'll have to do another again! Special thanks to host Will Elder; volunteers Brittney Semone, Zabe Holloway, and Jose Lopez; and Kayvan Khalatbari, owner of El Raton Theater, who lent us the space and ran the projection!
Here's a list of screened projects from the night:
Never Call 911 - By Will Elder
Master Painter - By Dave Harris
Haiti: A Story Shared in New Mexico Teaser - by Lisa Jo
The Woods Teaser - by Jacob Jaramillo
Trinacoustic Promo, Temple Aaron Organ Video, & Mother Jones: An Echoes of History Conversation - By Jeff Montoya
Roller & Moonshadows Trailer - by Greg Hunter
Floaters - by Wally Wallace
Kate Dates - by Zabe Holloway
Schnieder Brewery - Stories of the Past - by Kristi Rogers
La Cumbia de Raton - by Mauricio Meneses
Drones & 360 Demonstration
The July Film & Media Networking event brought us Carlos Madrid from TuffKnight Droneworks LLC.
Carlos taught us drone and 360 camera fundamentals with an interactive and very informative demonstration at the Kearny School building including the process to get licensed, tips and tricks, and practical applications. Attendees had a blast getting a close up look at how the technology works and is applied in real world applications.
Thank you Carlos for lending your expertise to our group!
Check out some photos from the event on the event page.
Run to Raton
On July 20th, ERMW teamed up with The Ratonian again to film live music at Run to Raton!
We captured some fun at the street fair and a performance by P.F.G.O.T.. Special thanks to the Piancino Family, Laura Brewer and family, Patchwork Phoenix, Motorcycle Mike, Mike Osbourn, and crew members Jose Lopez, Will Elder, Christeana Piancino, Brittney Semone, and Nikolaös Ibañez for all their hard work!
Check out a recap of the Live Stream event on our Youtube channel.
Haiti: A Story Told in New Mexico Available to Watch on YouTube
Haitian filmmaker Alain Martin visited Raton in June for a screening of his film, "The Forgotten Occupation."
Local residents, Will Weir and Tom Kovach arranged Alain Martin's visit to Raton for a special screening of "The Forgotten Occupation" at the El Raton Theater on June 2nd. After the screening the audience had a chance to ask the filmmaker questions about his hard-hitting documentary film while ERMW recorded it. We were also fortunate enough to interview Alain and Will about the film, and about the journey of bringing the film and filmmaker to Raton. In case you missed it, we have great news -- you can view the short documentary on YouTube!
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