Event Overview: 
 
Frame by Frame: 2026 Film Industry Summit & Gala is an immersive event that brings together hundreds of film industry professionals, aspiring filmmakers, and key stakeholders to build a stronger, more connected independent film community. Our ultimate goal is to build the infrastructure of our independent film community toward sustainable careers within New Mexico. We do this by focusing on above the line professional development, continued crew development, building of writer's rooms, and ensuring strong career pathways into the film and television trades.
 
To that end, this event supports the Katharsis Media Registered Apprenticeship Program, empowering the next generation of filmmakers with hands-on training and industry mentorship.
 
The event includes a vendor & resource fair ,panels, expert-led small group workshops and master classes, film screenings, networking opportunities, black tie gala, awards, and exclusive sponsor and VIP events.
 
Event Details:
Date: July 24-26, 2026
 
All Access Passes include: 
Admission to Vendor & Resource Hall
Admission to Kick Off Mixer on July 24
Admission to screenings & panels on July 25
Admission to workshops (selection required / spots limited)
Early selection for workshops June 8-15
Admission to Black Tie Gala
Admission to Closing Session on July 26
 
VIP All Access Passes includes everything in All Access PLUS: 
VIP Speed Networking on July 24
VIP Show & Tell Luncheon on July 25
VIP Brunch on July 26
Priority workshop selection June 1-7
 
NOTE: The Party Bus Resource Tour is an add-on event requiring an extra ticket and can be purchased beginning June 16, 2026 on a first come, first served basis. 
 
Individual workshops / single event tickets go on sale June 16, 2026. 
 
Workshops are designed to be small group, skill building workshops, not general theory and therefore have limited seats. Most workshops will be offered twice during the conference. Panels are more theory or discussion and Q&A and seats are not limited. 
 
VIP All Access Passholders receive priority selection of workshops beginning June 1, 2026; Regular All Access Passholders receive priority selection of workshops beginning June 8, 2026. 
 
General selection of workshops begins June 16, 2026 on a first come-first served basis until full. 
 
Important Dates: 
February 13, 2026-May 9, 2026: Early Bird Registration
All Access Passes: $100
VIP All Access: $160 
 
May 10, 2026-June 15, 2026: Regular Registration
All Access Passes: $125
VIP All Access: $200 
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Priority Workshop Selection: 
June 1, 2026 for VIP passholders
June 8, 2026 for All Access passholders 
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June 16, 2026-July 25, 2026: Late Registration 
All Access Passes: $165
VIP All Access: $250 
Individual event /  workshop tickets on sale
 
🎟️ Ticket Policy 
All ticket sales are final. However, if you contact us at least 7 days before the event, we’re happy to apply your full payment as credit toward a future Katharsis Media membership, studio rental, class, or event OR to transfer your pass to another person.
 
*All-Access passes are for the named pass holder only and may not be shared between attendees.