Casting Calls

The Film Tax CreditBeginning July 1, 2023, updates for film production companies that meet the Film Production Tax Credit Act requirements 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%

Principal Performers Credit Cap

$5 million cap per production for non-resident principal performing artists.*

No cap for resident artists.

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

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    Production: Snípéir

    Production Company: 51 Syndicate
    Director: Dylan Mattes
    Producer: Kenji Damp
    Dates: MARCH 7TH,8TH,9TH,10TH
    Location: ALBUQUERQUE

    About: Upon returning from his second tour in Iraq, John O'Neil comes home to find his younger brother lost on a path of crime which he must save him from and ultimately heal their estranged relationship in the process.

    Information: In search of three supporting roles: co-lead, antagonist, and comic relief.

    Contact Name: Dylan Mattes
    Contact Email: snipeirfilm@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5059302811

    Production: LIVE CASTING INDIE FEATURE FILM - LIVE CASTING OPEN CALL

    Production Company: DEPARTMENT OF MOTION PICTURES
    Director: TWO AWARD WINNING DIRECTORS
    Dates: FEB 2ND
    Time: TBD
    Location: SANTA FE NM

    About: OPEN CALL CALL
    SANTA FE NM - FEBRUARY 2ND
    INDIE FEATURE FILM
    Two award winning directors are holding an open casting for their next movie shooting in New Mexico Summer 2025. Looking for all types of characters and real people as well.
    To RSVP to the casting, please email assistant.samfrancocasting@gmail.com
    SUBJECT LINE: RSVP Live Casting and Full Name
    Please include two photos of yourself, they can be selfies, or anything casual to show your vibe.

    Contact Name: SAM FRANCO CASTING
    Contact Email: assistant.samfrancocasting@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: na

    Production: Echoes of Black Mesa

    Production Company: 5Door Studios
    Director: R.J. Torres

    About: If interested please send in a self-tape, and/or headshots. If you have any questions or want to express interest in any of the roles or the film, send us an email.
    echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
    echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com

    Ma’iitsoh
    Age Range 21- 55
    Native American Male
    MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!

    Jeeshoo
    Age Range 21-55
    Native American Male
    Antagonist*

    Flecho
    Age Range 18-30
    Hispanic Male
    MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!

    Bartender
    Age Range 21-65
    Any Ethnicity Male

    Cowboy
    Age Range 21 -65
    Any Ethnicity Male

    Background
    Age Range 18+
    Any Gender or Ethnicity
    Must show up in “old west” clothing

    Contact Name: R.J. Torres
    Contact Email: echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 505-339-9908

    Production: Skinwalker 1800's Western

    Production Company: UNM Senior Project
    Director: RJ Torres
    Producer: RJ Torres

    About: Hello! My name is RJ Torres. I am a Senior at the University of New Mexico. I am working on my senior capstone film. It is a short 10-minute western. I am looking for two male protagonists who can both ride horses. The main character who will have most of the dialogue is a Native American male who can ride a horse. Not picky about the age. The other is a Mexican male who can also ride a horse. Production will not start till early 2025... but if you are interested or know anyone who falls under these roles, please reach out to my email rtorres12@unm.edu. Thank you for taking the time to read my message.

    Information: Email - rtorres12@unm.edu
    RJ Torres

    Contact Name: RJ Torres
    Contact Email: rtorres12@unm.edu
    Contact Phone: 5053399908