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Glossary of Industry Job Positions

Film and television projects require several crew members and vendors with different specialties to complete a production. Crew organization is very hierarchical. View the "Chain of Command" for a visual list of positions in order of their rank.

ABOVE-THE-LINE and BELOW-THE-LINE

“Above-the-line” (ATL) is an industry term derived from where the money is budgeted for Writers, Directors, Producers and Principal Talent. This term refers to job positions that are associated with the creative and/or financial control of a film or multimedia project, not the technical aspects. “Below-the-line” (BTL) is an industry term associated with the “fixed” costs. Examples include studio fees, equipment rental, travel costs and crew rates. Therefore, BTL crew refers to the technical crew hired for the length of the production, often paid hourly or weekly for that time period. These individuals do not have primary creative or financial control of the project, nor do they receive residuals.

BTL Department Hierarchy:

Starting at the top, the Director hires the Production Designer and the Director of Photography (DP) while the Producer hires the Line Producer and/or Unit Production Manger (UPM). The Production Designer, DP and the Line Producer/UPM then go about hiring their Department Heads, Supervisors and Keys. The Key is considered the top-ranked technical, BTL position in a department. In some departments, the Key is referred to as a Coordinator; in locations, it is the Manager and in camera, it is the Operator. The Key hires the “Best Boy” (or a Foreman) who is second-in-command, acts as an operations manager and hires the rest of the crew in their department. There is only one person hired in the Key and Best position in each department in a regional location (such a New Mexico). Next in line are Gang-bosses, then third positions and fourths (also known as “Utility”). Lastly are the entry-level positions of Clerks and Production Assistants.

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces “The Short History Of The Long Road” to film in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the independent feature "The Short History Of The Long Road," produced by Bicephaly Pictures in association with Lunacy Productions and Relic Pictures, will begin principal photography in Albuquerque from mid-April through mid-May. 

"I'm proud to welcome another great independent feature to New Mexico," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico's deep base of talent, infrastructure and our strong incentives continue to help us attract independent films to New Mexico." 

The production will employ 35 New Mexico crew members, 35 New Mexico actors and approximately 165 New Mexico background talent. 

The independent feature is directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy ("Days of Gray") and produced by Darren Dean ("The Florida Project," "Tangerine"), Eddie Rubin ("Puzzle," "Love and Honor") and Kishori Rajan ("American Fable," "Random Acts of Flyness"). 

Starring international recording artist and actress Sabrina Carpenter ("The Hate U Give," "Girl Meets World," "So Close"), Steven Ogg ("The Walking Dead," "Westworld"), Maggie Siff ("Sons of Anarchy," "Billions"), Danny Trejo ("Machete," "Heat"), Jashaun St. John ("Songs My Brothers Taught Me") and Rusty Schwimmer ("A Perfect Storm"), "The Short History Of The Long Road" tells the story of Nola (played by Carpenter) a young van dweller forced to take the wheel for the first time when tragedy strikes -learning to own her grief,her past and her new destination. 

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios’ Powerful Drama “The Goldfinch” to film in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that a portion of “The Goldfinch,” the highly anticipated film adaption of Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, will be filmed in Albuquerque, from early April through mid-April in Albuquerque. The film is from Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Amazon Studios.

The production will employ 173 New Mexico crew members, 6 New Mexico actors and approximately 350 New Mexico background talent. 

“We're excited to welcome another impressive production to New Mexico,” said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. “New Mexico's diverse and beautiful landscapes, our depth of talent and infrastructure, and our powerful film incentives make our state perfect for film production.”

The drama is being directed by BAFTA Award winner John Crowley (“Brooklyn”) and features a multigenerational cast, led by Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver”) as Theo Decker and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (“The Hours,” “Big Little Lies”) as Mrs. Barbour.

“The Goldfinch” is being produced by Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games” films, “American Crime Story”) and Brad Simpson (“World War Z,” “American Crime Story”) under their Color Force banner. Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda and Sue Kroll are serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”), based on the acclaimed book by Donna Tartt, which spent 30 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list.

The film also stars Oakes Fegley (“Pete’s Dragon”) as Young Theo, Aneurin Barnard (“Dunkirk”) as Boris, Finn Wolfhard (“Stranger Things,” “It”) as Young Boris, with Sarah Paulson (“The Post,” “American Crime Story”) as Xandra, Luke Wilson (“The Royal Tenenbaums”) as Larry, and Jeffrey Wright (“The Hunger Games” films) as Hobie. The film’s main ensemble cast also includes Ashleigh Cummings (“Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”) as Pippa, Willa Fitzgerald (“Little Women”) as Kitsey Barbour, Aimee Laurence (“Chicago P.D.”) as Young Pippa, Denis O’Hare (“American Horror Story”) as Lucius Reeve, Peter Jacobson (“Colony”) as Mr. Silver, Luke Kleintank (“The Man in the High Castle”) as Platt Barbour, Joey Slotnick (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”) as Dave, Robert Joy (“CSI: NY”) as Welty, and newcomer Ryan Foust as Andy.

The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Roger Deakins (“Blade Runner 2049”), Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett (“Her”), costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone (“Bridge of Spies,” “Ready Player One”), and editor Kelley Dixon (“Breaking Bad”).

Slated for release on October 11, 2019, the film is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Amazon Studios, a Color Force Production, a John Crowley Film.  It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.  Amazon has exclusive U.S. SVOD and Pay-TV rights.

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Meow Wolf’s “Score Wars” A Live Streaming Event to Film in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. – New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the Meow Wolf Live Streaming event "Score Wars” will take place in New Mexico. Production will be in late March/early April.

"It's exciting to see a groundbreaking New Mexico company expanding into this medium," said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "Our powerful incentives and unique culture are not only attracting productions and jobs to our state, they're helping our homegrown companies explore new opportunities, and succeed." 

The production will employ 20 New Mexico crew members. The live streaming event is directed by Adam Drucker and produced by Meow Wolf.

“SCORE WARS” is a new live-streamed video gaming tournament presented by Meow Wolf. For their first-annual “Score Wars,” Meow Wolf is bringing together the best Galaga players on the planet for an epic four-day throwdown to smash world records and crown a new Galaga champ!  “Score Wars: Galaga World Championship” takes place Thursday, March 29 to Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, NM – home to the phenomenal immersive arts experience, the House of Eternal Return. Score Wars will be live on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/meowwolf), brought to you by Meow Wolf, XSplit, and BANDAI NAMCO.

For more information, contact: scorewarsprod@meowwolf.com.

For press inquiries contact: John Feins, john@meowwolf.com. 

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces “Cosmos: Possible Worlds” to film in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the Possible Worlds LLC Cosmic documentary television show "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" will begin principal photography in Santa Fe and Zia Pueblo. Production will be from early April through May 2018.

"In combination with a deep talent pool and powerful incentives, New Mexico is a top destination for film productions." said Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "We're happy to have Cosmos return for a second season in New Mexico."

The production will employ 150 New Mexico crew members and approximately 300 New Mexico background talent.

The Possible Worlds LLC series is directed by Brannon Braga ("The Orville," "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Star Trek: Voyager"). The Executive Producers are Ann Druyan ("Cosmos: A Personal Voyage," "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Voyagers," "Contact"), Brannon Braga ("The Orville," "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Star Trek: Voyager"), Jason Clark ("The Orville," "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "The Long Road Home") and Produced by Joseph J. Micucci ("Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Patriots Day," "A Million Ways to Die in the West").

Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson ("Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "StarTalk," "Nova"), "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" is the story of the vastness of time and the immensity of space, the number of worlds to explore and stories to tell are virtually infinite. In "Cosmos: Possible Worlds," we are off to previously uncharted territories. We will make the long-lost worlds of the human journey come alive, visit the wonderlands of quantum reality, and shatter the wavelength limit of light to discover worlds long thought too small to see. We will visit the possible worlds of our future. And we will meet an all-new pantheon of heroes from the generations of searchers, some of whom gave their lives so that we could flourish and travel to the stars.

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Untitled Roswell Project" pilot to begin production in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the "Untitled Roswell Project," a new pilot for Warner Bros. Television / Palladin Productions LLC, will begin principal photography in mid March through the end of March in Albuquerque.

"We're excited to welcome another production highlighting New Mexico's unique history," said Film office Director Nick Maniatis. "With strong tools, infrastructure, as well as unique stories and landscapes, New Mexico is a perfect location for any production."

The production will employ 90 New Mexico crew members and approximately 800 New Mexico background talent.

The "Untitled Roswell Project" is produced by My So-Called Company, Amblin Television and Bender Brown Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Carina Adly MacKenzie ("The Originals") wrote the pilot script and serves as executive producer along with Julie Plec ("The Vampire Diaries," "The Originals"), Justin Falvey ("The Americans"), Darryl Frank ("The Americans"), Lawrence Bender ("Pulp Fiction") and Kevin Kelly Brown ("Roswell"). It is based on the Roswell High book series, written by Melinda Metz.

Starring Jeanine Mason ("Gray's Anatomy"), Nathan Parsons ("The Originals"), Michael Vlamis, Lily Cowles ("BrainDead"), Michael Trevino ("The Vampire Diaries"), Tyler Blackburn ("Pretty Little Liars"), Heather Hemmens ("Hellcats"), the "Untitled Roswell Project" is the story of a daughter of immigrants who, after reluctantly returning to her hometown of Roswell, New Mexico, discovers a shocking truth about her teenage crush who is now a police officer: He's an alien who has kept his unearthly abilities hidden his entire life. She protects his secret as the two reconnect and begin to investigate his origins, but when a violent attack and long-standing government cover-up point to a greater alien presence on Earth, the politics of fear and hatred threaten to expose him and destroy their deepening romance.

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces "Running With The Devil" to begin production in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that "Running with the Devil," will begin production in New Mexico. "Running with the Devil is produced by Michael Mendelsohn/Patriot Pictures ("Cut Throat City," "Hangman," "Zeroville," "USS Indianapolis," "I Am Wrath," "Lord of War," "Air Force One," "The Matrix," and "Reservoir Dogs") and Jim Steele, with Mike Nilon, Etchie Stroh, and Natalie Perrotta as Executive Producers. Carlos Osorio and Juan Diego Villegas are Co-Producers. Juan Pablo Solano is a Co-Producer and Line Producer. Kristopher Wynne is a Line Producer. Production will begin mid-March through the end of March in Albuquerque.

The film will employ approximately 90 New Mexico crew members, 30 New Mexico actors and stunt performers including Keith Jardine ("Jurassic World," "Inherent Vice," "John Wick," "Logan," "Transcendence"), Sarah Minnich ("Better Caul Saul," "Waco," "Godless"), Luce Rains ("Hostiles," "Transcendence", "No Country for Old Men," "3:10 to Yuma"), and Marie Wagenman ("Godless"), and 150 New Mexico background talent.

"We're proud to welcome another exciting production to New Mexico," said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. "New Mexico's diverse and beautiful landscapes, our depth of talent and infrastructure, and our powerful film incentives make our state a perfect fit for productions of all genres."

Starring Nicolas Cage ("Leaving Las Vegas," "Face/Off," "National Treasure," "Gone in 60 Seconds"), Laurence Fishburne ("John Wick Chapter 2," "The Matrix" and sequels, "Passengers," "Ant-Man and the Wasp," "Batman V Superman," "Mystic River"), Leslie Bibb ("Iron Man," "Iron Man 2," "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby"), Barry Pepper (Emmy Award Winner for "The Kennedys," "Maze Runner" franchise, "The Lone Ranger," "Saving Private Ryan," "True Grit") Adam Goldberg ("Fargo," "Saving Private Ryan," "A Beautiful Mind," "The Prophecy"), Clifton Collins Jr. ("Traffic," "Capote," "Westworld"), Cole Hauser (Independent Spirit Award winner for "Tigerland," "Olympus has Fallen," "The Chronicles of Riddick," "2 Fast 2 Furious," "Dazed and Confused," "Good Will Hunting"), and Peter Facinelli ("Twilight" franchise, "Nurse Jackie," "The Scorpion King," "Supergirl").

Written and directed by Jason Cabell (a highly decorated Navy Seal Combat Veteran), "Running With The Devil" draws on Jason Cabell's real-life Navy Seal experiences when assigned to work with the DEA in Colombia's coca drug fields.

"I'm humbled and honored to bring this timely story to life with such an amazing ensemble. From the battlefields of Iraq to here has been a surreal path following the American dream," writer/director Jason Cabell stated.

"We are thrilled to have such a talented cast in RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL," said Financier/Producer Michael Mendelsohn. "With Jason Cabell at the helm, this suspenseful film will captivate audiences with both its performances and riveting story line. Hold on to the edges of your seats!"

"The New Mexico Film Director Nick Maniatis, Leslie Fleming-Mitchell, and their team, along with Ann Lerner from the Albuquerque Film Office have been extremely helpful in production logistics in New Mexico," said producer Jim Steele. We are grateful to the local cast and crew and excited to be working in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas."

"Writer/director Jason Cabell and Michael Mendelsohn/Patriot Pictures have assembled a rock star cast of actors led by Nicolas Cage, Leslie Bibb, and Barry Pepper for a fast-moving, super-intriguing story that looks at the behind the scenes of drug trafficking," said Etchie Stroh. "Only a 21-year Navy Seal Veteran working in Colombia could craft such a brilliant script. I am excited to be Executive Producing and selling this film internationally."

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ABOUT PATRIOT PICTURES
As the Chairman/CEO of Patriot Pictures, LLC, and Union Patriot Capital Management, LLC. Mr. Mendelsohn currently manages a film-financing fund of over $500 million specializing in project finance and film acquisition in the entertainment industry. Patriot Pictures recently developed, financed, and produced CUT THROAT CITY directed by The RZA (Wu Tang Clan) starring Terrence Howard, Wesley Snipes, Eiza González, T.I., Demetrius Shipp Jr., and Shameik Moore. HANGMAN starring Al Pacino, Karl Urban, and Brittany Snow; VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY starring Nicolas Cage and Don Johnson; ZEROVILLE starring James Franco, Seth Rogan, Will Ferrell, Megan Fox, and Danny McBride; MY NAME IS LENNY starring Josh Helman and current UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Lisping, KINKY starring Vivica A. Fox, Robert Ri'chard, Gary Dourdan, and Dawn Richard, CHOCOLATE CITY: VEGAS STRIP starring Robert Ri'chard, Mekhi Phifer, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Jai White, Genuine, and Mel B; USS INDIANAPOLIS starring Nicolas Cage; I AM WRATHstarring John Travolta and directed by Chuck Russell ("The Mask"); CHOCOLATE CITY starring Robert Ri'chard, Tyson Beckford, Vivica A. Fox, and Michael Jai White; and WILD HORSES starring Robert Duvall, James Franco, Josh Hartnett, and directed by Robert Duvall.

The New Mexico Film Office Announces Amazon Studios Television Series “Too Old to Die Young” To Film an Episode in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the Amazon Studios television series, "Too Old to Die Young," begins principal photography of an episode on March 6th, 2018 in Albuquerque.  Production on the episode, which will utilize both first and second unit crews, will continue through March before returning to Los Angeles.

The production will employ 75-100 New Mexico crew members, 20 cast/stunt New Mexico actors and approximately 240 New Mexico background talent, including stand-ins.

“Too Old to Die Young” explores the criminal underbelly of Los Angeles by following characters’ existential journeys from being killers to becoming Samurais in the City of Angels. Co-Creator and executive producer Nicolas Winding Refn (“Drive,” “The Neon Demon,” “Only God Forgives”) directs all ten episodes of the series, which stars Miles Teller (“Only the Brave,” “Thank you For Your Service,” “Whiplash”) John Hawkes (“The Sessions,” “Winters Bone”) and Jena Malone (“The Neon Demon,” “Hunger Games: Mockingjay”).  Co-creator Ed Brubaker (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Westworld”) and Jeffrey Stott (“Hotel Artemis,” “Stronger,” “Two Guns”) also serve as executive producers.

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The New Mexico Film Office AnnouncesTwo New REELZ TV Specials and Network Commercials to film in New Mexico

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that REELZ will produce two TV specials and network commercials in New Mexico. Production on the projects will be throughout 2018.
 
The production will employ 20 New Mexico crew members and one New Mexico actor. The TV specials “REELZ Reviews” feature movie critic Leonard Maltin and Rotten Tomatoes’ Grae Drake discussing movies coming to theaters and also those available on-demand. “Screening Room”, hosted by Casey Messer, is a weekly look at movies offered on-demand on DirecTV.

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About REELZ—REAL LIVES. REAL STORIES. REAL CELEBRITIES.®
REELZ is a leading independent cable and satellite general entertainment network that is home to factual entertainment, television events, miniseries, movies and series featuring big stories and big stars. Programming ranges from the critically acclaimed and award-winning The Kennedys to Autopsy: The Last Hours of…, Scandal Made Me Famous, the miniseries The Kennedys-After Camelot and much more that connects directly to the world of entertainment. REELZ also showcases top movie and entertainment expert Leonard Maltin who provides specific on-air recommendations for movies viewers can watch at home.

The New Mexico Film Office Announces “Snatchers” to film its Second and Third Season in New Mexico

Critically Acclaimed, Fan-Favorite Series Picks Up on the BFF’s Foray Into Alien Motherhood while Racing to Save the World

Santa Fe, N.M. - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the digital series “Snatchers,” produced by Stage 13, a division of Warner Bros. Digital Networks, and streamed on Verizon’s go90 media brand, will begin principal photography in early February through mid-March in Albuquerque.

“We’re proud to welcome “Snatchers” to New Mexico as part of our growing platform of web-based series’,” said New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis. “New Mexico’s powerful incentive, robust film infrastructure and incredible natural beauty make us a perfect fit for these productions, as we continue diversifying our economy.”

The production will employ 50 New Mexico crew members, approximately 15 New Mexico principal actors and approximately 200 New Mexico background talent.

Season two of “Snatchers” picks up right where season one left off. Teenage heroes, Sara (Mary Nepi) and Hayley (Gabrielle Elyse), are in over their heads against the evolving alien threat. With Sara’s mom, Kate (JJ Nolan), in the clutches of the creatures, the girls have to enlist help from Skyler (Austin Fryberger), the alien baby-daddy himself. But can he be trusted? And who are the shadowy figures tracking him down? Time’s running out, and the heroes need to uncover the secret origins of the freaky-deaky menace before it destroys the world…and Sara’s social life.

Created, written and Executive Produced by The Olde Money Boyz (Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman & Scott Yacyshyn), the series features a returning cast, including leads Nepi (Sara), Elyse (Hayley), Fryburger (Skyler), Nolan (Kate), Nick Gomez (Oscar) and Ashley Argota (Kiana).

“Snatchers” is directed by Kleiman (“Snatchers” season one, “Dimension 404”) and Cedars (“Snatchers” season one, “Dimension 404”), executive produced by award-winning producer Paul Young/MAKE GOOD Content (former founder at Principato-Young Entertainment, Emmy Award-winning producer for “Blackish,” “Keanu,” “Central Intelligence”) and produced by Young, Scott Hinckley, Eric Fisher, Elli Legerski and Pin-Chun Liu.
The New Mexico State Film Office, a division of the Economic Development Department, serves the film industry locally, nationally, and internationally and assists productions through the state’s robust incentive program to help create more jobs for New Mexicans. For more information, visit www.nmfilm.com.

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ABOUT STAGE 13
Stage 13 is a fearless, original digital content brand showcasing a new generation of inspired talent and voices in scripted and unscripted storytelling. The brand’s series are available on the Stage 13 distribution platforms including the brand’s Facebook, YouTube and social channels, mobile partners including Verizon’s go90, in addition to Stage13.com and Amazon. Creating dynamic, unapologetic series for a multidimensional audience, Stage 13 is part of the Warner Bros. Digital Networks.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. DIGITAL NETWORKS
Warner Bros. Digital Networks is responsible for creating and building the Studio’s digital footprint and OTT video services, producing digital native content, and harnessing the power of social media through Machinima. As part of Time Warner's overall growth strategy, WBDN works closely with sister divisions Turner and HBO. WBDN’s current portfolio includes Boomerang (a partnership with Turner), DramaFever, Machinima, Stage 13, Uninterrupted (a partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter), Ellen Digital Ventures (a partnership with Ellen DeGeneres), FilmStruck International (a partnership with Turner International’s Digital Ventures & Innovation Group) and a DC-branded service debuting in 2018. Warner Bros. Digital Networks’ premium programming puts fans at the intersection of entertainment, sports, gaming and pop culture, reaching audiences anywhere, across any platform.

ABOUT VERIZON:
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches about one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of media and technology brands.

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New Mexico Film Office Announces Secretary Barbara Damron will be the Keynote Speaker at its Film & Media Education Summit

Santa Fe, N.M. - The New Mexico Film Office announced today that Dr. Barbara Damron, New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Higher Education will be the Keynote Speaker at its annual Film & Media Education Summit on February 10th, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Santa Fe Hotel Hacienda and Spa, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

"We are pleased to have Secretary Damron taking time out of her schedule to come speak to our film and Media educators," said Nick Maniatis, Director of the New Mexico Film Office." The film & media programs offered here in New Mexico are flourishing and we want to encourage and assist in their continued growth in any way that we can."

The Summit discussions will focus on Dual Credit and Articulation led by Bridgette Noonan (HED) and Workforce Economic Development led by Lisa Lucas (NMFO) and Grubb Graebner (CNM). All film and media educators are encouraged to attend.

The mission of this event is to stimulate communication and coordination between New Mexico's film and media industry and secondary and higher education institutions, thus, establishing a well-defined educational environment that offers cutting edge training for today's competitive industry. The Film Office invites administrators, educators, guidance counselors and advisors from the secondary and higher education levels to attend.

For questions or to RSVP to this event, please contact NMFO State Outreach Coordinator, Barbara Kerford, at 505-476-5671 or BarbaraA.Kerford@nmfilm.com. For more information visit nmfilm.com.

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Incentives

25% Refundable Film Tax Credit

+5% for qualifying television series or
+5% on residents when stages used

Receive a 25% Refundable Film Tax Credit on all direct production expenditures (including New Mexico resident crew) that are subject to taxation by the State of New Mexico. Receive a 30% Refundable Film Production Tax Credit for qualifying television series with a order of six (6) or more episodes. For other types of productions, receive the 25% plus 5% Film Credit on all resident off-camera crew wages and fringes when production uses a qualifying production facility (e.g. sizable sound stage) for a minimum of 10 or 15 days of principal photography (based on budget size). Expenditures for post production services rendered in New Mexico that are subject to taxation in the State of the New Mexico will also qualify. Eligible productions include feature films, independent films, television, regional and national commercials, documentaries, animation, video games, webisodes, mobile applications and post-production, intended for commercial exploitation and exhibition. Non-resident actors and on-camera stunt performers may also qualify (see “Super Loan Out”.) The production company must file a state tax or informational return to receive the credit (as a check or deposit). This tax credit is non-transferable nor assignable.

Click here for incentive information and links to credit details

Loan Program

With requirements which include an approved guarantor and a signed distribution contract, loans from $500K to $15M are available to qualifying production companies through the State Investment Council. Loans shall not exceed 100% of a production’s budget. The loan is a two-year term at a fixed interest rate that is based on the National Prime Rate (as published daily in the Wall Street Journal) plus 150 basis points (1.5%).

Click here for more information on the loan program.

Film Crew Advancement Program

The Film Crew Advancement Program is an incentive for production companies to assist in creating job opportunities for New Mexican film and television crew professionals. A qualifying production company is reimbursed 50% of a participant’s wages for up to 1040 hours physically worked by the qualifying crew member in a specific craft position. This on-the-job training program is in addition to the 25% film production refundable tax credit.

Click here for more information about FCAP.

Non-Taxable Transaction Certificate

The State of New Mexico charges a gross receipts tax, or sales tax, at the point of sale. As an incentive, the state will issue your company Type 16 Nontaxable Transaction Certificates (NTTCs), which works much like grocery-store coupons. A certificate is presented at the point of sale and no gross receipts tax is charged. (This incentive cannot be utilized in conjunction with the 25% film production refundable tax credit.)

Click here for more information about NTTCs.

Locations

Search 60,000 photographs of over 8,000 locations in New Mexico by using our online database. Powered by Reel-Scout(TM), this database has a rich inventory of photography covering the expansive diversity that can be found in our state. New Mexico’s terrain varies from 12,000 foot snow-capped mountains to dry, cracked salt flats near the Mexican border. We boast eerie otherworldly, ultra modern cool, classic western sets, traditional military, historic Native America, big city skylines, Anytown USA, the famed Rio Grande, and endless miles of unique landscapes. Our library also offers interactive mapping through Google and live weather data through The Weather Channel.

Click here for the NM Searchable Locations Database.

PLEASE READ! Except for state-owned properties, the New Mexico Film Office is not affiliated in any way with the locations in this database. Locations are provided for informational and research purposes only. The New Mexico Film Office does not guarantee the condition, suitability, availability or cost of the locations in this database. In some circumstances, we can provide productions with contact information but we do not provide information about availability, suitability or costs of usage. Please do not send the Film Office requests for this type of information - you will have to contact the location of interest directly.

You will also find a wealth of other important location resources on this website including permit information, weather charts, community and tribal profiles and forms for state-owned facilities.

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State-owned Buildings & Properties

"The property control division of the general services department shall provide for the free access to state buildings by the motion picture industry.” –NMSA 1978 15-3B-7.1

The New Mexico Film Office facilitates location usage of many state buildings and properties throughout New Mexico owned by the General Services Department. Certain restrictions apply, and in some instances, security and personnel fees may be required. Click the link to our database above to search for state owned buildings and properties.

Click here to request use of a state-owned location.

Press Releases

Incentives

Locations

Glossary of Industry Job Positions

ABOVE-THE-LINE and BELOW-THE-LINE

BTL Department Hierarchy:

Crew Positions:

NM State Film Office Press Releases

Incentives

25% Refundable Film Tax Credit

+5% for qualifying television series or+5% on residents when stages used

Loan Program

Film Crew Advancement Program

Non-Taxable Transaction Certificate

Locations

Click here for the NM Searchable Locations Database.

State-owned Buildings & Properties

+5% for qualifying television series or
+5% on residents when stages used