The Prospector

Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor • September 11, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is a recipient of a $15,000 grant, which will be used to host a month-long celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts in El Paso. The NEA Big Read grant is awarded to organizations that broaden the understanding...

UTEP professor creates a film about immigration

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2017

As part of the International Cultural Lecture series,Ramón Villa-Hernandez, UTEP media production professor and film artist, shared a sneak peek of his upcoming film “Juana Doe” at the Blumberg Auditorium on Thursday morning. “Juana Doe”...

Blockbusters aren’t real movies

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor • July 25, 2017

One of the best and worst things that could happen to me is being born in El Paso. My downfall is being an indie movie aficionado in a city that won’t indulge my tastes. I cannot even begin to count the times that I have waited months after a film...

Nolan continues to impress with ‘Dunkirk’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor • July 25, 2017

“Dunkirk,” Christopher Nolan’s first historically-based war film, offers the audience everything they’d expect from such an illustrious film director. A stunning IMAX visual format, coupled with action-packed stories and a sonically captivating...

Filmmakers take to city hall to promote industry growth

Andres Gallegos, Contributor • October 11, 2016

On Oct. 4th, more than 30 local filmmakers and film lovers attended a city council meeting to present incentives that promotes film production in El Paso. The main goal is to turn El Paso into an advantageous place where their profession can grow. In...

UTEP Rugby

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor • February 26, 2016

On February 20th 2016, the UTEP rugby team hosted their first home game at the Sun Bowl stadium versus New Mexico Tech.

‘Oh Mama!’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ dazzles at the Plaza Theatre

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • August 18, 2015

Last week, the eight annual Plaza Classic Film Festival came to a close on Sunday. Before it screened its last film, the festival hosted the cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors” starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene. The film follows a plant shop...

Festival challenges local filmmakers to produce film in 48 hours

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • June 16, 2015

Most films take months or even years to be produced. Some films take years just to be conceptualized. However, one local film festival will challenge this notion. The Ghostlight Creative 48-hour Film Festival will challenge local filmmakers to work...

“American Sniper,” movie success or propaganda?

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • February 3, 2015

After watching the popular film “American Sniper,” some people took to Twitter to discuss their eloquent in-depth views about the film. RealDeal wrote, “Nice to see a movie where the Arabs are portrayed for who they really are–vermin scum intent...

Undocumented immigrants’ story creates film and political discussion

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern • January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - As a high school senior, Oscar Vazquez wasn’t allowed to enlist in the military because he couldn’t provide proof of legal residency. Instead, he entered a robotics competition in 2005 with three of his high school friends, also undocumented,...

First lady, Alicia Keys screen movie at White House as part of education push

Alejandro Alba, SHFWire reporter • January 15, 2014

WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama brought a backup to a film screening at the White House Wednesday as part of her campaign to encourage children to go to college. Singer and songwriter Alicia Keys co-produced the film, “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister...