In Stories, We Find Our Way:
Feminist Border Art Film and Zine Festival June 6-7, 2025
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10th Annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival and 2nd Annual Zine Fest
Film Festival: June 6-7, 11am through 8pm
Zine Fest: June 7, 11am-5pm
University Art Museum - Devasthali Hall -1308 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University
The 10th Annual FBA Festival is dedicated to Cynthia Sue “Jonsey” Jones (1950–2025), film lover, media enthusiast, and beloved mother. Click here to read “In Her Name: A Festival Welcome,” and here to view the full FBA obituary of Cynthia S. Jones, written by her daughter and FBA Founding Director, Dr. Melody Catherine Jonet (PDF).
Please Note: Some screening times have recently been updated. For the most accurate information, please check the current online schedule here or refer to the printed program available at the festival.
Admission is free and open to the public. Zines are for Purchase.
Featured Guests
Join celebrated zinemaker and graphic memoirist Nicole J. Georges, along with acclaimed illustrator, filmmaker, and comic artist Stef Choi, for special presentations during the event. Meet Borderlands filmmaker Tony Candelaria and digital ethnographer Dr. David Tenorio along with featured film by celebrated Trans* artist Cassils and visiting filmmakers like Paige McKenna Grube and more.
10th Annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival, June 6&7, NMSU University Art Museum, 266 submissions from 35 countries. 60 films to be screened.
Experience Las Cruces, NM: A Destination for Filmmakers and Creators at the Feminist Border Arts Film & Zine Festival
Visting Las Cruces
Las Cruces is situated in the Mesilla Valley, flanked by the Organ Mountains to the east and the Rio Grande to the west in the southern part of New Mexico. Visitors to Las Cruces often choose to fly into El Paso International Airport, located just 50 miles south, or Albuquerque International Sunport, which is about 225 miles to the north. Both locations offer convenient car rental options. Las Cruces Shuttle offers reliable transportation to & from El Paso Airport & Las Cruces.
The event takes place in the University Art Museum, located in Devasthali Hall, near the intersection of University and Solano Avenues in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, on the campus of New Mexico State University.
The building is equipped with disability-accessible features, including automatic doors, curb cutaways, elevators, and designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities displaying a valid disabled placard or plate.
The University Art Museum does not currently require mask use, but masks are welcome. Please wear one at your discretion. Museum facilities have masks available on-site for those who need one.
UAM Phone: 575-646-2545
Parking Information
Free 1-Day & 1-Week E-Permits Get yours now. You can print out a new permit up to 5 times per year.
Attendees can also enjoy free parking on campus, including the spacious Lot #30 located east of the Pan American Center. These complimentary parking areas are designated in brown on the campus parking map.
Remember, parking is free across campus after 4:30 pm. For or any additional questions, email parking@nmsu.edu.
Gender Neutral Restroom Available: For your convenience, a gender-neutral restroom is located in Devasthali Hall on the main floor.
Nursing Privacy Pod: A nursing parent's privacy pod (Mamava pod) is located on the main floor, to the left of the main entrance.
Accommodations Near NMSU
For those traveling from out of town, here are some nearby hotel options:
Comfort Suites
2101 S. Triviz Drive
575-522-1300
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
456 E. University Avenue
575-526-1722
Hilton Garden Inn
2550 Don Roser Drive
575-522-0900
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2635 S. Valley Drive
575-527-9947
Ramada Las Cruces Hotel and Conference Center
201 E. University Avenue
575-526-4411
WoodSpring Suites Las Cruces
2080 S. Triviz Drive
575-528-2046
Extend Your Stay: Fun Around Las Cruces
Las Cruces is conveniently located about 52 miles west of White Sands National Park. The drive typically takes just under an hour, making it easy for visitors to spend time exploring the gypsum dune fields of White Sands and the 2024 Feminist Border Arts Film and Zine Festival.
Place closer to Las Cruces:
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
New Mexico has become a pivotal hub for filmmakers, celebrated for its landscapes and supportive local communities, as well as significant tax incentives that benefit film productions.
We invite filmmakers, artists, and producers to check out Las Cruces and southern New Mexico for their next project, while they enjoy the festival.
FBA10 PRIDE 2025 Sponsors:
New Mexico State University
Gender & Sexuality Studies
University Art Museum
LGBT+ Programs
Department of English
College of Arts & Sciences
Office for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
NMSU Global Campus
Research, Creativity, and Economic Development
FBA is Critical Craftwork: Building Knowledge Through Creative Inquiry and Expression
LET'S CONNECT THROUGH THE STORIES WE TELL
Feminist Border Arts (FBA), founded by Dr. M. Catherine Jonet and Dr. Laura Anh Williams, is a ten-year collaborative initiative merging the humanities and arts to create new forms of expression and curation. Through research-based creative projects, curated festivals, design, collaboration, and storytelling, FBA brings forward underrepresented perspectives and fresh ideas to drive social awareness and change.
FBA’s signature projects include the Feminist Border Arts Film Festival (FBAFF), Feminist Border Arts Zine Fest (FBAZF), zines, and original works in graphic narratives, film/video, and digital storytelling. Employing a research-creation methodology, FBA transcends traditional academic boundaries to democratize knowledge production and share diverse stories through creative expression.
As a platform, FBA bridges critical theory with creative work in women’s, gender, queer, and feminist expression, establishing an interdisciplinary space for new perspectives and public discourse.
