In a city that has become synonymous with film and television production, the work happening behind the scenes is just as important as what audiences see on screen. At the center of the effort is the Albuquerque Film Office, a vital resource to connect filmmakers, crew members, and the local community to opportunities in one of New Mexico’s fastest-growing industries.

New Mexico continues to shape both culture and economy, and one Albuquerque-based studio is ensuring local talent thrives in the industry. Story Quest Studios is more than a training space. It’s a launchpad for creatives ready to take their ideas from concept to screen.

For 25 years, ABQ Tours has led locals and visitors through Albuquerque, mixing history, mystery, and storytelling into an experience that keeps people of all ages coming back.

Finding your purpose doesn’t always happen on the first try. Sometimes it takes time, experience, and knowing when to change directions when the right opportunity appears. For Carissa Mitchell, that moment didn’t come until later in life—but when it did, it changed everything.

Some theaters show movies. Others create moments that stay with you long after the credits roll. The Guild Cinema has always been the latter—a place where film isn’t just watched, but experienced collectively, intimately, and often unexpectedly.