"Nominated for BEST short film at The Atlanta, Georgia International Film Festival". “The Parisian Incident” is based on the true story of Raul Ries' sons.
Classically trained in piano at the University of New Mexico, Fernando Ortega comes from a family of weavers and farmers who for eight generations have lived in Chimayo, a small village in Santa Fe. Fernando's music celebrates this heritage in songs that are filled with spiritual longing and a deep reverence for a tradition of life that is rapidly fading. Fernando has performed throughout the United States and Canada. He has served as a worship leader in a number of churches including South Coast Community Church in Irvine, California and the First Evangelical Church of Fullerton under Chuck Swindoll. Fernando brings a beautiful, haunting voice to his music that is at once passionate and clear.
Classically trained in piano at the University of New Mexico, Fernando Ortega comes from a family of weavers and farmers who for eight generations have lived in Chimayo, a small village in Santa Fe. Fernando's music celebrates this heritage in songs that are filled with spiritual longing and a deep reverence for a tradition of life that is rapidly fading. Fernando has performed throughout the United States and Canada. He has served as a worship leader in a number of churches including South Coast Community Church in Irvine, California and the First Evangelical Church of Fullerton under Chuck Swindoll. Fernando brings a beautiful, haunting voice to his music that is at once passionate and clear. 
