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Solitary Confinement Film Shoots Local | El Paso News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Filmmaker Ross Marks returns with “Solitary,” a gripping prison drama shot in Las Cruces that exposes the brutal psychological toll of solitary confinement — while simultaneously reviving the local film scene. Filmed at the historic Doña Ana County Courthouse, the project employed over 25 NMSU students, turning the set into a real-world training ground. Marks, who runs the Las Cruces International Film Festival and teaches at NMSU, is helping build a sustainable film industry in Southern New Mexico — one that’s now attracting major productions and pumping millions into the local economy. “Solitary” wrapped in August, is in editing, and aims for a 2027 theatrical release and festival submission — part of a growing wave of 12+ films shot in the region thanks to Marks’ vision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.ktsm.com/news/ross-marks-solitary-film/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9bf10365283a9483 Report issues to [email protected].