2026 Highlights

Taos Center for the Arts hosted the inaugural TaosFF over four days in April, 2026. We screened 150 films from regional and international filmmakers across multiple venues, and included special programs dedicated to our local community. Talks, parties and Q&As rounded out an ambitious first-year event. We hope to see you in 2027!

TaosFF Faves

The following jury-selected films received special recognition as TaosFF Favorites in 2026.

Poetic Frontiers

Films that forge new artistic frontiers, captivating audiences with their bold and beautiful creative choices.

Narrative Short: Midnight’s Midnight, Rafael Vigilantics & Nichole Graf
Narrative Feature: Santa Zeta, Antonio Munoz de Mesa

Brave New World

Films that explore today’s pressing issues and ideas with clarity and conviction.

Documentary Feature: Earth’s Greatest Enemy, Abby Martin & Mike Prysner
Documentary Short: Change The Name, Cai Thomas

Spirit of New Mexico

Films that capture the indelible spirit of New Mexico’s land and people with artistry and care.

Documentary Short: Rio Grande Serenade, Peter Walker
Narrative Short: The Way We Carry Water, Makaio Marcos Frazier
Documentary Short: Abe’s, Linda Hattendorf

Festival Trailer

Check out the festival trailer, cut with scenes from some of our official selections.

Partners

Several community organizations helped make TaosFF’26 as success. Thank you to our programming and lodging partners:

7k Studios • Atelier 111 • Casa Benavides • Couse-Sharpe Historic Site • Harwood Museum Of Art • Hotel Willa • New Mexico School For The Arts • Paseo Project • The Stakeout • StemARTS Lab • Taos Abstract Artist Collective • Taos Art Museum At Fechin House • Taos Inn • True Kids 1 • UNM–Taos Film & Digital Media Arts • Wildflower Playhouse

Poster

TaosFF Chose Monique Belitz’s painting, Red or Green, as the artwork for the 2026 Commemorative Poster. We printed a limited run for filmmakers and festivalgoers.