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The Film Tax Credit

Beginning July 1, 2023, updates for film production companies that meet the requirements of the Film Production Tax Credit Act may apply for, and the taxation and revenue department may allow, a tax credit for qualified spends made in New Mexico.

  • Base Credit Amount: 25%
  • Maximum credit amount: 40%

Non-Resident Crew Exception

15% credit with a cap on twenty qualifying below-the-line positions.*

NON-RESIDENT CREW EXCEPTION CREDIT

    *Criteria differ for New Mexico Film Partners (Netflix, NBCUniversal and 828 Productions)

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    FILM CREW ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (FCAP)

    OPERATION SOUNDSTAGE (OSS)



    Production: Sweetwater

    Production Company: Sweetwater Film Production, LLC
    Director: Mae Joy Harper & Jerome C. Keith
    Producer: Corey Victor Ford, Jerome C. Keith, Mae Joy Harper
    Dates: March 24th and April 9th
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    About: Sweetwater, written by Jerome C. Keith and directed by Mae Joy Harper & Jerome C. Keith, is filming in Albuquerque and Tijeras between March 24th and April 9th. A psychological horror film about a middle-aged woman dealing with the deep grief and loss of her longtime husband, Mason, and the consequences of her desire to bring him back to life.

    Director: Mae Joy Harper & Jerome C. Keith
    Producers: Corey Victor Ford, Jerome C. Keith, Mae Joy Harper
    Director of Photography: Ali Arminio
    Line Producer: Lorraine Montez
    UPM: Todd Spradlin

    In need of the following crew. Pay is 1099, and a flat rate per day or week. Pay is low and we know you are worth so much more ($150-$250/day depending on position.) We offer an awesome set culture and great experience!

    ▪ 1st AC
    ▪ Assistant Camera B Cam
    ▪ Script Supervisor
    ▪ DIT
    ▪ Intimacy Coordinator (need for a couple of days)
    ▪ BTS Photographer
    ▪ Key Grip
    ▪ Armorer (needed for four days)
    ▪ Chief Lighting Technician
    ▪ MUA Lead
    ▪ Costumer
    ▪ SFX MUA Lead
    ▪ VFX Lead
    ▪ Caterer
    ▪ Crafty
    ▪ Live Rabbit and Handler
    ▪ Stuntperson and Coordinator (need for a couple of days)
    ▪ Drone & Drone Operator (need for a couple of days)
    ▪ Production Accountant (must be extremely knowledgeable about NM tax credits)

    Information: Use this Google Form Link to submit your interest - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCXofNJVl8JQbb5kQfrD38PKvyOTM6sshBg6r22iyGwnZ4gQ/viewform

    Contact Name: Carey Rose O'Connell
    Contact Email: cr@abqfmi.com
    Contact Phone: (505) 814-3726

    Production: ATROCIOUS FRAGMENTS OF TEEN-AGE SLEAZE

    Production Company: TRASHCANVIDEOBARN
    Director: Jon Ryan McMahon
    Producer: RC Masterson
    Dates: ASAP, to finish before Fall 2025
    Location: remote

    About: SEEKING FEATURE-LENGTH NARRATIVE VIDEO EDITOR:
    NYU-film-grad-directed 2-camera DIY gonzo guerrilla doo-wop Nebraska skate punk quasi-musical melo-slapstick slouchcore vérité existential teen fever dream on HDV.

    If you appreciate the spirit of Enter the Void/Julien Donkey-Boy/Tim & Eric/Sixteen Candles/Jerry Lewis/Robert Altman/Tsai Ming-Liang, you might be the one. But this is also not any of that.

    The ideal candidate will have multi-cam video editing experience editing, an absurd humor, and a drive to create beyond the realm of conventional storytelling.

    Please submit your reel/best clips + editing résumé, to trashcanvideobarn@gmail.com
    Multi-cam/comedy/experimental examples would be especially useful.
    This is a true DIY ultra-low-budget project, but a stipend will be paid.

    Contact Name: RC Masterson
    Contact Email: trashcanvideobarn@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 3025665599

    Production: SEEKING: EDITOR/ VFX/ SOUND DESIGNER

    Production Company: Flower Pictures
    Director: Ethan Zell
    Producer: Bella Frasco
    Location: ABQ, NM

    About: Seeking- Editor
    / VFX Artist
    / Sound Designer

    Information: Looking forward to collaborating with talented creatives!

    Contact Name: Flower Pictures
    Contact Email: flower.pictures.productions@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 8045163428

    Production: Sophisticated Intimacy

    Director: Bridget Frances Harris
    Producer: Ricki Romano/Bridget Frances Harris
    Dates: November 19-21
    Location: Santa Fe

    About: ISO experienced 1st AC for indie short film. Stipend $250. Project produced through Sundance Labs.

    Information: Please contact Bridget Frances Harris for more information. bridgetfharris@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Bridget Frances Harris
    Contact Email: bridgetfharris@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 7025730354