August 8-18, 2026
Kristyn can handle rugged land, stubborn cattle, and impossible odds. What she is not prepared for is the possibility that saving her family’s ranch may require help from a tech-savvy outsider with shiny cowboy boots.
Fiercely independent and deeply tied to the traditions of ranch life, Kristyn has spent her life proving she can carry her family’s legacy forward. But when foreclosure threatens the future of the ranch, she is forced to consider a future she never wanted – one shaped by innovation instead of instinct.
That future arrives in Jordan, a charming city-bred neighbor whose modern ideas challenge everything Kristyn has fought to preserve. As their worlds clash, Kristyn must navigate the tension between tradition and progress, pride and vulnerability, duty and desire.
A Ranch Musical is a romantic western about family, identity, and the courage it takes to embrace change without leaving your roots behind.
Director Biography - Natalie Aramendia
Natalie Aramendia is a Mexican-American filmmaker with more than a decade of experience producing and shooting independent films, branded content, and documentaries centered on distinct identities and underrepresented communities.
Originally trained as a cinematographer, she developed her visual storytelling style behind the camera, crafting work that foregrounds emotion, place, and perspective. As a producer, she has guided award-winning projects from development through post-production with a collaborative and deeply hands-on approach.
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With A Ranch Musical, Aramendia makes her feature film directorial debut, while also serving as writer, producer, and editor. Set in rural Nevada, the toe-tapping western musical draws inspiration from her family’s agricultural roots and love of western music, blending cultural heritage with themes of innovation, family legacy, and belonging. Aramendia is passionate about telling stories that connect generations, communities, and traditions through a visually-driven and emotionally grounded lens.