Monica Torres Chancellor of NMSU System Community Colleges | nmsu.edu
Monica Torres Chancellor of NMSU System Community Colleges | nmsu.edu
Michelle Hurd, known for her roles in "Star Trek: Picard" and several other productions, will be honored at the upcoming Las Cruces International Film Festival. She is set to receive the "Outstanding Achievement in Drama" award at the festival's awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Rio Grande Theatre in downtown Las Cruces. In addition to receiving the award, Hurd will participate in a panel discussion titled "Star Trek: Boldly Going from Script to Screen," which will occur on the same day from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Hurd's recent work includes starring alongside Patrick Stewart in "Star Trek: Picard," and she has featured in films like "Anyone But You" with Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, and "Somewhere in Montana" with Graham McTavish.
Ross Marks, a professor at New Mexico State University and the festival's executive director, expressed his admiration for Hurd, stating, "Michelle Hurd has a long and successful career culminating with her work on several great TV series. She is a talented and multi-faceted actress. We are proud to add her to an already stellar line-up for the 2025 film festival which includes Academy Award winner Helen Hunt."
The Las Cruces International Film Festival, now in its 10th year, will take place from April 9 to 13 at the Allen Theatres Cineport 10. The event will feature 162 films, including feature-length films, shorts, animations, and music videos from 40 countries. The festival is presented by NMSU and Visit Las Cruces, with a growing list of sponsors each year. Ticket options range from $200 for VIP passes to $35 for day passes and admission to celebrity screenings. Tickets can be purchased at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.
Hurd's career extends beyond television, with film credits such as "The Plus One," opposite Cedric The Entertainer, "Bad Hair," opposite Blair Underwood and Vanessa Williams, and "Being Frank," opposite Jim Gaffigan, among others.
The festival is noted as the largest student-run film event in the United States, involving around 80 to 100 students from NMSU's Creative Media Institute and the Creative Media Technology program at Doña Ana Community College. It will offer various panels and workshops for students and community members, along with other activities, including field trips for local students.
This year, the festival is expected to draw more than 12,000 movie enthusiasts over its five-day span. Further information, including ticket purchases and film schedules, is available at lascrucesfilmfest.com.
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