Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the SYFY television pilot "Tremors," produced by Universal Cable Productions in association with Blumhouse Television, will begin principal photography in Albuquerque at the end of October through the middle of November.

"We're pleased to welcome another great pilot to our state. It's great news for our economy," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico's versatile filming environment where you have access to a variety of sceneries as well as top notch studios and workforce makes us a perfect place for productions of this kind."

Starring Kevin Bacon, "Tremors" will employ approximately 230 New Mexico crew members and approximately 300 New Mexico background talent.

"We are excited to be the host city for Universal Cable Productions TV pilot, 'Tremors'," said Mayor Richard J. Berry.  "The film industry continues to be a strong economic driver for Albuquerque, providing high-paying creative jobs to our citizens, as well as positively affecting various industries around town, such as lumber companies and prop houses.  Welcome!"

The television pilot is written and executive produced by showrunner Andrew Miller ("The Machine," "Backstrom," "The Secret Circle") with Bacon, David Schiff ("Southpaw"), and Butch Kaplan ("The Notebook," "Fear the Walking Dead," "John Q") also producing.

"Tremors" will take fans of the acclaimed 1990 film back to Perfection, Nevada where, 25 years after Valentine McKee (Kevin Bacon) defeated the Graboids, the man who once seemed destined for greatness is anything but; Val's just a small-town hero whose glory days faded away with the monsters he braved and whose family moved on when he couldn't let go of the past. And yet Val's hoping that everything's about to change.  His grown daughter coming to visit on the heels of her graduation could signal a permanent homecoming. But no sooner than she arrives, strange and terrifying events make it clear the town is in danger.  Led by Val, the gang from Perfection begins to uncover the spine-chilling truth of what's hunting them. With the future looking darker than ever, these small-town heroes must shake off the dust of years to see what they're made of.

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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature "Dreamland" produced by Romulus Entertainment, Automatik Entertainment and LuckyChap Entertainment, will begin principal photography in New Mexico.  Production will begin mid-October through mid-November. 

"We're proud to see another production choose New Mexico," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico's deep talent pool, one-of-a-kind landscapes, and  powerful incentives make our state the perfect place to bring a production."

The production will employ approximately 100 New Mexico crew members, approximately 18 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 225 New Mexico background talent. 

Starring Margot Robbie ("The Wolf of Wall Street," "Suicide Squad"), "Dreamland," is directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte ("As You Are") and produced by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones ("Loving," "Insidious"), Rian Cahill ("Sweet Virginia"), Margot Robbie ("I, Tonya"), Tom Ackerley ("I, Tonya"), Josey McNamara ("Terminal") and Brad Feinstein ("Fences").

With his family's farm on the precipice of foreclosure amid the devastation of the Dust Bowl, "Dreamland" follows Eugene Evans on his quest to capture a fugitive bank robber and collect the bounty on her head. Against all odds, he beats out the FBI and the local police to find her, only to discover that she's far more than what the authorities claim her to be.

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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the theatrical feature "The Kid" produced by Suretone will begin principal photography at the end of September through the end of October, in Santa Fe.

"New Mexico's one-of-a-kind landscapes and superior film infrastructure make New Mexico an unrivaled location to film," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "We're proud to welcome another production that brings our state's unique history to life."

The production will employ approximately 80 New Mexico crew members, 20 New Mexico principal actors and 500 New Mexico background talent.

The theatrical feature is directed by Vincent D'Onofrio ("Dare Devil," Jurassic World," "The Magnificent Seven," "Law and Order/Criminal Intent," "Men in Black," "Full Metal Jacket") and produced by Jordan Schur ("Warrior," "Pawn Shop Chronicles," "Stone," "Hendry's Crime"), Nick Thurlow ("Last Knights," "Pawn Shop Chronicles," "Shotgun Stories," "The Ledge") and Sam Maydew ("Be Here Now," "The Education of Charlie Banks," "SLC Punk").  

"It's great to be filming 'The Kid' in New Mexico.  Here in the land of enchantment, with the echo of Billy the Kid's past exchanges with Pat Garrett what better place to be filming our story," said Producer Nick Thurlow.  "With Vince D'Onofrio directing, Ethan Hawke as Pat Garrett, Dane DeHaan as 'Billy The Kid' and introducing Jake Schur, we are beyond excited to bring this story to life."  

Starring Vincent D'Onofrio ("Dare Devil," Jurassic World," "The Magnificent Seven," "Law and Order/Criminal Intent," "Men in Black," "Full Metal Jacket"), Ethan Hawke ("Boyhood," "The Magnificent Seven," "Sinster," "Before Trilogy," "Training Day"), Dane DeHaan ("Valerian," "The Amazing Spiderman," "Chronicle," "Lawless") and Jake Schur. 

Local New Mexico supporting cast include Clint Obenchain ("Midnight, Texas," "The Night Shift"), Chris Bylsma ("From Dusk Till Dawn," "The Night Shift," "Furthest Witness"), Tait Fletcher ("Jurassic World," "Thor," "The Lone Ranger," Midnight, Texas"), and Keith Jardine ("Logan," "John Wick," "Godless," "Preacher").


"The Kid" is the story of a young boy, Rio, who tragically loses his parents in a horrific episode.  He then must choose between Billy The Kid and Sherriff Pat Garrett in an effort to realize which of them will be noble enough to help rescue his sister Sara, who has been kidnapped by their evil uncle Grant.

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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that USA Network’s television series “Mr. Robot” produced by Universal Cable Productions in association with Anonymous Content, will partially shoot in Albuquerque at the end of August through the beginning of September.  

"Once again, New Mexico's incredible landscapes, unmatched workforce, and our powerful incentives are bringing good jobs to New Mexico," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "This is another great TV show that will have a tremendous economic impact as we continue to grow and diversify our economy."

The production will employ approximately 75 New Mexico crew members, 18 New Mexico principal actors/stunt players and 75 New Mexico background talent.

The television series hails from director, writer and executive producer Sam Esmail, as well as Anonymous Content executive producers Steve Golin and Chad Hamilton.

The series stars Emmy® Award winner and Golden Globe® nominee Rami Malek, Golden Globe® Award winner Christian Slater, Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin, Martin Wallström, Grace Gummer, Michael Cristofer, Bobby Cannavale, BD Wong and Stephanie Corneliussen.

The series follows Elliot Alderson (Malek), a cyber-security engineer who, along with Mr. Robot (Slater) and fsociety, starts a revolution to change the world. Picking up immediately following the Season 2 cliffhanger, Season 3 will explore each character’s motivations and the disintegration between Elliot and Mr. Robot.

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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the theatrical motion picture “Hunted By My Ex” produced by Vociferous Films, LLC has filmed in Albuquerque.   

The production employed 30 New Mexico crew members, 14 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 60 New Mexico background talent.

Local crew included: Line Producer Rick Metz, Production Designer Will Albarez, Director of Photography Nolan Rudy, Set Decorator Nathally Bothelho and Costume Designer Kim Trujillo.

The theatrical motion picture was directed by Danny J. Boyle (Give me my Baby, Killer Asylum) and was produced by Gilles Laplante (Ties That Bind, Heartfelt, Manny Dearest, Undergrad nightmare & Bloodsuckers).

“We are thrilled to have been back in Albuquerque, New Mexico with our latest film, ‘Hunted By My Ex.’ This was our third production in Albuquerque. The city welcomed us into their bustling film community in December 2016, and again in March 2017! We’ve been grateful to work with such talented cast and crew that the state has to offer, Albuquerque is quickly becoming a leading and competitive resource to the film industry and did I mention the beautiful weather and locations!?! We’re excited to continue exploring all New Mexico has to offer, as well as upcoming productions for a busy 2018!," said Producer Gilles Laplante.

“Hunted By My Ex,” stars Tamara Braun (“General Hospital,” “Days Of Our Lives”) and is the story of a woman (Chole) who, to escape her abusive ex-husband, takes their daughter Olivia and moves back to her hometown. Once there, she faces the obstacles that made her flee in the first place, and when her husband finds Chloe, he immediately implements his ultimate plan: life with their daughter, and Chloe out of the picture.

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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that AwesomenessTV’s premium series “t@gged,” will start production on Season 3 in early August. Production will wrap mid-September in Albuquerque and Jemez. 

“When you get picked up for another season, you’re doing something right. And to have the creative energy of this series be the result of ‘home-grown’ talent is even more gratifying,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. 

“We are so proud to welcome back to our city filming for the 3rd season of ‘t@gged,’ written and directed by Albuquerque’s very own – Hannah Macpherson,” said Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry. 

The production will employ approximately 55 New Mexico crew members, 30 New Mexico principal actors and over 300 New Mexico background talent. 

“t@gged” is directed by New Mexico resident Hannah Macpherson (“Sickhouse,” “Those Who Wait,” “RainShadow”) and produced by Jina Jones (“The Commute,” “Zac & Mia”) Shelley Zimmerman (“Guidance,” “Freakish”) and Don Dunn (“Before I Fall,” “Supah Ninjas,” “Fred: The Movie”). 

“In my opinion, the crew, the actors and the myriad of interesting locations and landscapes make New Mexico the most inspiring place to tell stories. As a New Mexico native who left Albuquerque to go to Los Angeles, the most rewarding experience is coming home to direct ‘t@gged’ Season 3 with my New Mexican friends and long-time collaborators,” said Director, Hannah Macpherson. 

Starring Lia Marie Johnson (“Cold Heart Killer”), Lulu Antariksa (“Impulse”), Katelyn Nacon (“The Walking Dead”) and Timothy Granaderos (“13 Reasons Why”) along with local actors Lora Cunningham (“The Book of Eli,” “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials”) and Sara Minnich (“Better Call Saul,” “The Space Between Us”). 

“t@gged” is a psychological thriller that follows three teenage girls, Hailey (Johnson), Rowan (Antariksa) and Elisia (Nacon), who become inexplicably connected after a series of violent videos are sent to them from an unknown user known as Monkey Man.

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Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the television series "The Brave," produced by Universal Television and Keshet Studios will begin principal photography at the end of this month through the beginning of December.  Production will take place in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.  
 
"It's great to see the return of one of our best 'customers' in Universal Television with the new series 'The Brave'," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "This continued success speaks volumes about all our state has to offer. Our industry, our communities and the hard-working New Mexicans who make these productions possible have so much to be proud of - and we're not taking our foot off the gas."
 
The production will employ approximately 600 New Mexico crew members, 180 resident actors and stunt players, and approximately 4,000 New Mexico background talent.
  
"The Brave" is a fresh, heart-pounding journey into the complex world of America's elite undercover military heroes follows Captain Adam Dalton (Mike Vogel) and his heroic Special Ops squad of highly trained undercover specialists carry out each mission on the ground. His team is armed with incredible sniper Sgt Jasmine 'Jaz' Khan (Natacha Karam), CPO Ezekiel "Preach" Carter (Demetrius Grosse), combat medic Sgt Joseph "McG" McGuire (Noah Mills) and intelligence officer Agent Amir Al-Raisani (Hadi Tabbal). This team works hand-in-hand with D.I.A. Deputy Director Patricia Campbell (Anne Heche) and her team of analysts including veterans Cultural Specialist Noah Morgenthau (Tate Ellington) and Mission Coordinator Hannah Archer (Sofia Pernas), as they wield the world's most advanced surveillance technology from headquarters in D.C. All members of this elite squad, both in D.C. and across the world, have one thing in common: their resilience and commitment to freedom is unmatched by any other. Often facing insurmountable challenges, the team works tirelessly to get the job done and to prevail in even the most complex situations. Week after week, the team uses that along with their unbreakable bond to save lives of innocent people and execute missions in some of the most dangerous places in the world.
 
Starring Anne Heche ("Aftermath," "Dig"), Mike Vogel ("Coverfield," "Under the Dome"), Natacha Karam ("Homeland," "Silent Witness"), Hadi Tabbal ("Madam Secretary," "The Blacklist"), Noah Mills ("2 Broke Girls," "Candyland"), Demetrius Grosse ("Westworld," "Hawaii Five-O," "Straight Outta Compton"), Sofia Pernas ("Jane the Virgin") and Tate Ellington ("Quantico," "Shameless," "The Blacklist").
 
Executive Producers include Dean Georgaris ("Life of Pi", "The Crazies," "Laura Croft: Tomb Raider"), Chris Ord ("Covert Affairs"), Matt Corman ("Covert Affairs"), Avi Nir ("Boom!," "Homeland"), Alon Shtruzman ("Boom!," "Dig"), and Peter Traugott & Rachel Kaplan ("Do No Harm," "Samantha Who?," "Wisdom of the Crowd"). Brad Anderson ("The Machinist," "The Man in the High Castle," "Fringe") also executive produced and directed the Pilot.
 
"The Brave" is directed by John Terlesky ("The Blacklist: Redemption," "Timeless," "Castle," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."), Yves Simoneau ("Beauty and the Beast," "Partners, Assassin's Creed: Lineage"), Jeffrey Nachmanoff ("Hostages," "Homeland"), Tessa Blake ("NCIS: New Orleans," "iZombie"), Breck Eisner ("The Expanse," "The Last Witch Hunter"), John Scott Stuart ("The Catch," "The Magicians"), Felix Alcala ("Madam Secretary," "Criminal Minds"), Marisol Adler ("The Night Shift," "Law & Order"), Mikael Salomon ("Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders," "The Expanse," "Six") and David Boyd ("The Night Shift," "Longmire," "The Walking Dead"). 
 
Local crew in key and head positions include: Co-Executive Producer/Unit Production Manager Bill Johnson ("Midnight, Texas", "Fear The Walking Dead," "A Walk To Remember"), Unit Production Manager Alton Walpole ("The Magnificent Seven," "The Book of Eli"), Production Accountant Jeremy Wilcox ("Midnight, Texas," "Captain Fantastic"), Production Designer Guy Barnes ("Midnight, Texas," "Good Kill"), Casting Director Kiira Arai ("Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul"), Set Decorator Wendy Ozos-Barnes ("Brothers," "The Homesman"), Prop Master Brett Andrews ("Maze Runner: The Scorch Trails," "A Million Ways to Die in the West"), Costume Supervisor Daniela Moore ("Longmire," "Midnight, Texas," "Glory Road," "The Matrix Reloaded"), Hair Department Head Claudia Breckenridge ("Longmire," "Fast Five"), Makeup Department Head Blair Leonard ("Due Date," "Dig"), Gaffer Jeremy Oliver ("War on Everyone," "Sicario"), Key Grip Kurt Kornemann ("Jason Bourne," "Project Almanac"), Location Manager Dennis Muscari ("Jane Got a Gun," "Breaking Bad"), Transportation Coordinator Jade Peterson ("Independence Day Resurgence," "We're the Millers"), Graphics Supervisor Joe Conti ("Black Hawk Down," "Patriots Day") and Stunt Coordinator Josh Kemble ("Independence Day Resurgence," "Thor: The Dark World," "MacGruber").

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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the independent feature “Icebox” produced by Icebox Productions, LLC will begin principal photography July through early August in Albuquerque and Española.

“We welcome ‘Icebox’ to New Mexico. In addition to the economic impact for crew and vendors, ‘Icebox’ will employ 40 New Mexicans in principal roles. That is testament to the deep talent pool of actors we have here in our industry” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis.

“Albuquerque is pleased to be the home base for yet another film that employs many New Mexicans,” said Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry.  “Our economy is benefiting from the film industry which is continuing to do well in our city and state.”

The production will employ 80 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 500 New Mexico background talent. 

The independent feature is directed by Daniel Sawka and produced by James L. Brooks (“The Simpsons,” “Jerry Maguire”), Diego Luna (“Rogue One”), Gael Garcia Bernal (“Mozart in the Jungle”), Richard Sakai (“The Simpsons Movie,” “Jerry Maguire”), Julie Ansell, (“Edge of Seventeen,” “Spanglish”), David S. Greathouse (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Night Manager”) and co-produced by New Mexican Brent Morris (“Frank,” “Monster,” “Smoke Signals”).

Starring Anthony Gonzales, Genesis Rodriguez, Matthew Moreno, Omar Leyva, “Icebox,” is the story of Oscar, a young boy from Honduras, who is forced to leave his home country and attempt to reach his uncle in the United States. After crossing into the U.S., Oscar is arrested by Border Patrol and placed in a processing center for migrant children. Trapped inside the Icebox and faced with an incomprehensible immigration system, Oscar struggles for a chance at childhood.

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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature “Highway” produced by TW Films, Ripple World Pictures, and GCI Film will film in Albuquerque and Moriarty mid-July through early August. 

The production will employ 30 New Mexico crew members, 10 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 150 New Mexico background talent.

“We are happy to welcome ‘Highway’ to New Mexico this Summer and we look forward to a busy Fall,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis.  "We know the production will have a great experience working in New Mexico's Film Industry.”

 “This is great news, and we welcome the film industry to the city of Moriarty, and are looking forward to working with them,” said Moriarty Mayor Ted Hart. “With the amount of employment and tax dollars created, this will be greatly appreciated. Moriarty welcomes the movie ‘Highway’ to our great city.” 

The feature is directed by Alexandra McGuinness (“Lotus Eaters,” “Riders”), along with producers Anna O’Malley (“Volkswagen Joe,” “Blight,” “First Love”), Dominic Wright (“Zoo,” “Retreat,” “Song for A Raggy Boy”) and Eamonn Cleary (“Volkswagen Joe,” “Hill Street,” “Blight”).  

“Highway” is also executive produced by the Irish Film Board along with executive producers Jacqueline Kerrin (Ripple World Pictures), Adam Stanhope, and Graham Appleby (GCI Film).

 “We are delighted to announce that production is starting in New Mexico on Alexandra McGuinness's feature film ‘Highway”, said producer Anna O’Malley.  “We look forward to shooting in the breathtaking landscape of New Mexico and working with the talented local cast and crew.” 

Starring Eiza Gonzalez (“Baby Driver,” “Alita: Battle Angel”), Lucy Fry (“Bright,” “11.22.63”), Christian Camargo (“The Hurt Locker,” “Romeo and Juliet”), Josh Hartnett (“Black Hawk Down,” “Pearl Harbor”), Blake Berris (“ Breaking Bad,” “Pretty Little Liars”) and Sheila Vand (“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” “A Girl Walks Home Alone”), “Highway,” is the story of Jane, a local rodeo queen who goes missing; Heidi throws everything into her search to find her best friend, in a remote desert town with a history of missing women.
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Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature film "Arizona" produced by Rough House Pictures and Imperative Entertainment filmed in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.

The production employed 115 New Mexico crew members, 12 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 50 New Mexico background talent.

"Arizona" was directed by Jonathan Watson and produced by Bradley Thomas ("There's Something about Mary," "Dumb and Dumber"), Dan Friedkin ("All The Money in The World," "Hot Summer Nights"), Ryan Friedkin ("Hot Summer Nights"), Brandon James ("Flower," "Vice Principals") and Danny McBride ("Eastbound & Down," "Vice Principals").

The film stars Danny McBride ("Vice Principals," "Eastbound & Down"), Rosemarie DeWitt ("La La Land," "Rachel's Getting Married") and Luke Wilson ("Old School," "The Royal Tenenbaums.") 

ABOUT IMPERATIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Founded in 2014, Imperative Entertainment is an innovative and competitive entertainment studio located in Santa Monica, CA. Imperative specializes in the development, production and financing of original & branded entertainment across all platforms focusing on film, television and documentaries.  Imperative Entertainment is a division of The Friedkin Group, a consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, golf and adventure companies led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin.

ABOUT ROUGH HOUSE PICTURES
ROUGH HOUSE PICTURES was created as a joint venture between David Gordon Green, Jody Hill and Danny McBride. Following its success with the hit comedy series EASTBOUND AND DOWN, which ran for four seasons on HBO, Rough House has gone on to establish itself as a hub for bold voices in both comedy and drama. Rough House has produced films like CAMP X-RAY, MANGLEHORN, JOE, FLOWER, and THE LEGACY OF A WHITETAIL DEER HUNTER, as well as television shows like FX's CHOZEN, HBO's VICE PRINCIPALS, and TBS's upcoming animated series, TARANTULA. 
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