MOVING ARTS – Setting Hearts Ablaze official cinematic poster. Courtesy/MAE
MAE News:
ESPANOLA — Moving Arts Española is proud to announce that its documentary, Moving Arts | Setting Hearts Ablaze, has been nominated for a 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Award. This recognition honors the powerful storytelling and impact of Moving Arts’ mission to uplift Northern New Mexico youth and families through arts, culture, and community.
Produced in collaboration with Docufilms, Moving Arts | Setting Hearts Ablaze captures the heart of the organization’s journey, its students’ creativity, and the transformative role of the arts in the Española Valley. The nomination marks an exciting milestone for Moving Arts, reflecting not only the dedication of its team but also the resilience and spirit of the community it serves.
“We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for this incredible recognition,” said Salvador Ruiz, Chief Executive at Moving Arts. “Working with Docufilms gave us the opportunity to share our story in such a meaningful way. This nomination shines a light on the passion, perseverance, and artistry of our students and families.”
The Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), honor excellence in television and media across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and parts of California. The winners will be announced at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy Gala later this year.
Moving Arts Española extends its heartfelt gratitude to Docufilms, its students, families, and community supporters for making this achievement possible.
Additional accolades for the film include:
- Official Selection – Los Angeles Independent Shorts Awards
- Official Selection – East Village New York Film Festival
- Official Selection – IndieX Film Fest
- Best Original Score – TELLY Awards
- Best Documentary – TELLY Awards
- Best Social Impact – TELLY Awards
About Moving Arts Española
Founded in 2008, Moving Arts Española provides low-cost, high-quality arts education and wellness programs to the youth and families of the Española Valley. With a mission to nurture creativity, self-expression, and community resilience, Moving Arts serves more than 600 children and families annually through dance, music, theater, and visual arts programming.
For press inquiries, film screenings, or interviews, please contact:
Email: carmelitaa@movingartsespanola.org
Phone: 844.623.2787
Website: movingartsespanola.org
Learn more about the film and upcoming screenings at movingartsespanola.org/events
Docufilms behind the scenes during the filming of an interview of Executive Director and Co-founder of Moving Arts, Salvador Ruiz, for the award-winning documentary MOVING ARTS | Setting Hearts Ablaze. Courtesy photo