New Film in Production at College of Santa Fe, Students in Moving Image Arts Program Will Work as Interns During Production

A new film, "The Loop," directed by Margaret Whitton and starring Rachel Nichols and Jackson Hurst, has begun production at the College of Santa Fe. The film, from independent production company Tashtego Films, is being shot at the college's Garson Studio as well as locations on campus and throughout Santa Fe, N.M. Students from the college have been cast as extras in the film and those in the Moving Image Arts program are working as interns during production.

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) November 15, 2009 -- A new film, "The Loop," directed by Margaret Whitton and starring Rachel Nichols and Jackson Hurst, has begun production at the College of Santa Fe. The film, from independent production company Tashtego Films, is being shot at the college's Garson Studio as well as locations on campus and throughout Santa Fe, N.M. Students from the college have been cast as extras in the film and those in the Moving Image Arts program are working as interns during production.

Garson Studio is the only professional movie studio on a U.S. college campus. Films such as "No Country for Old Men," "The Missing," "City Slickers," and "All the Pretty Horses," as well as made-for-television broadcasts, were filmed at Garson Studio.

"We are thrilled to be filming at the College of Santa Fe," said "The Loop" producer Steven Tabakin. "The campus and Garson Studio are ideal environments for filmmaking. Getting students involved in the production is great for us because we have access to a group of people who are eager to learn about filmmaking and because it gives us a chance to be a part of training those who will lead the film industry in the future."

"We know how valuable it is for our students to have real, hands-on experience in the making of a film like 'The Loop,'" said Brad Wolfley, chair of the Moving Image Arts program. "Our students have the unique--and rare--opportunity to learn about the filmmaking industry."

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE
The College of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Programs at the 150-year old college combine practical experience with core theory, empowering students to develop a thorough understanding of their professional aspirations in creative writing, theater, art, graphic design, moving image arts (film making), photography, business and education. This approach, a key part of the college's interdisciplinary curriculum, helps students become well-rounded, creative problem-solving professionals. The location of the college, in the city of Santa Fe, allows students to pursue their education in an environment where art is central to the community. The College of Santa Fe is a member of Laureate International Universities, a world-wide network of online and campus-based institutions that emphasize quality higher education that is innovative, international, and connected to the demands of a global marketplace. For more information about the College of Santa Fe, visit www.csf.edu.

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