Frame by Frame

Frame by Frame Film Industry Summit, Festival & Gala brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, educators, and creative leaders for a multi-day event focused on strengthening the independent film industry—one frame at a time.

Hosted at the Historic Lobo Theatre in Albuquerque, New Mexico, July 24-26, 2026.
Workshops and additional screenings will be held at the Black Cat Cultural Center just around the block.

The event combines a professional summit, film festival, and industry marketplace, featuring screenings and awards for features, pilots and episodic series, and vertical micro-dramas, alongside expert-led workshops, master classes, and a vendor and resource hall. The weekend culminates in a gala celebrating outstanding work and industry leadership.

New this year, the event also includes an Education & Workforce Summit, bringing together instructors and program leaders to strengthen the pipeline of skilled film and television professionals.

About the Screenplay & Pitch Competition:
The Screenplay & Pitch Competition is an opportunity for filmmakers, writers, and creatives to pitch their film or series projects to a panel of producers, directors, and industry experts.

Participants may submit in one of three categories: Feature Film (Production Consideration), Series or Limited Series (Production Consideration), or Feedback Only (for high-concept, fantasy, or large-budget projects not feasible for immediate production).

Finalists will pitch their projects live at the summit. Selected winners will receive full production support, professional consultation, and creative credit. Feedback-only entries will receive detailed written notes to support project refinement.

The goal of this competition is to discover bold, feasible projects and give emerging creators a platform to break into the industry through hands-on mentorship and production opportunities.

Organizers / Adjudicators:

Flo Mitchel-Brown

Flo is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder of Give Film, with 30 years of experience in entertainment leadership and production. She recently executive produced four short films, including Dear Mama and Generation Lockdown. Flo has worked extensively in production payroll and accounting in the industry. She also holds leadership roles in several nonprofits, serving as Chair of NYPA and board member of NYWIFT, Stockade Works, and the NYC Mayor’s Office Film and TV Council.

Galen Walker

Galen Walker is a veteran producer with over 30 years in the entertainment industry, having overseen 100+ projects across digital and production. He founded Pacifica Media Affiliates in 1998, later acquired by Technicolor, and as President of IMAGI Studios US, secured rights to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Highlander. His live-action and animated films have grossed over $1 billion globally, with credits across major studios like Paramount, Warner Bros., Netflix, and NBCUniversal. He has also produced NBC primetime game shows and over 150 animated TV episodes. Walker now operates a production company in his home state of New Mexico.

Oscar Rene Lozoya II

Oscar Rene Lozoya II, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, began his career as a production assistant and worked his way up to editor and now director. His credits include Chicago Fire, Law & Order: SVU, FBI, and Adopted. Known for his strong visual style and storytelling instincts, Lozoya brings both technical expertise and creative vision to every project while staying rooted in his New Mexican heritage.

Joshua A. Friedman

Joshua A. Friedman is a New York City-based Assistant Director with a background in theatre and film. Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, he moved to Georgia at 12, where his passion for storytelling began. After earning a theatre degree from the University of Maryland in 2005, he moved to NYC and built his career from Production Assistant to AD. His credits include Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, and Gossip Girl.

Tina Presley

Tina Presley Borek is a seasoned SAG-AFTRA talent agent and the force behind Presley Talent, with over two decades of experience in the film and television industry. Known for her sharp eye and deep commitment to her actors, Tina represents talent seen on major studio and streaming platforms in hit shows like Poker Face, Better Call Saul, Ransom Canyon, Dexter, Matlock, and many more. With a reputation for integrity, hustle, and advocacy, her influence lies in her relationships. Tina continues to elevate New Mexico’s presence in Hollywood and beyond.

Candice Neu

Candice Neu is an award-winning director and producer, and the Executive Director of the New Mexico Education Channel. In June 2023 and again in 2025, she was nationally recognized by the Alliance for Community Media with the "Best in Overall Excellence in Educational Access Television" award for her impactful work on the channel. Candice has also been nominated for a Regional Emmy for her role as a producer on the acclaimed series Bands of Enchantment, which has won both Emmy and Telly Awards. She is also an Associate Producer for the Hallmark Movie, Love in the Clouds, currently available on Netflix. Candice is best known locally as the host of The Neu Agenda, a talk show now in its seventh season, broadcasting across the Southwest and recently expanding to New York City.