ABOUT RACK FOCUS NM
Rack Focus New Mexico is a dynamic 3-month short film race and competition held in Albuquerque, NM, offering filmmakers the chance to showcase their work to a packed theater and compete for exciting cash prizes!
JUDGES
2025
The judges for the Rack Focus NM Film Competition are a carefully selected group of seasoned industry professionals with a genuine passion for indie filmmaking. With expertise ranging from acting to production, they bring a sharp eye for identifying the most creative and unique films in the competition.
AWARDS
BEST FILM
BEST ACTRESS
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
AUDIENCE AWARD
OUTSIDE THE BOX
Carissa Mitchell
Talent Agent
Christopher Taylor
Cinematographer
Rachel Paulson
Writer/Director/Actress
2025 WINNERS:
BEST FILM
1st Place: Light Sensitive
2nd Place: Hitori
3rd Place: Apple Tree
BEST ACTRESS
Lex Lotito - Light Sensitive
BEST ACTOR
Zaqueriah Pacheco - Light Sensitive
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Tiffany Cole - Apple Tree
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Rio Alexander - Racking Society
AUDIENCE AWARD
Hitori - Friday
Light Sensitive - Sunday
OUTSIDE THE BOX
In the Box - Friday
Am I Yours - Sunday
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