New Mexico is home to a trusted group of casting directors, including Emmy and Artios Award nominees and winners, with deep roots in the local industry. Their strong relationships with area talent agents and gives them access to the over 2,000 Union and Non-Union actors in New Mexico make them essential partners in finding the right cast for your project. As qualified local crew, they also help your production maximize New Mexico’s film incentive rebates.
Principal Casting Directors
Angelique Midthunder, CSA IMDb
Jennifer Schwalenberg, CSA IMDb
Background Casting Directors
SAG/AFTRA Franchised Talent Agents
Smart Casting Starts in New Mexico: Save Money. Stay Local. Hire Proven Pros.
New Mexico is home to some of the industry’s most trusted casting professionals—Emmy and Artios Award-nominated and winning casting directors with deep roots in the local market. They have built strong relationships with our 8 SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agents and have unmatched access to over 2,000 Represented Union and Non-Union actors working in this region.
Hiring one of these experienced local casting directors gives your production:
✔ Eligibility for the New Mexico crew rebate—local casting directors qualify
✔ Access to a seasoned and diverse talent pool, including name talent that live in the area
✔ Trusted partnerships with local agents
✔ Regional insight that streamlines your casting process
✔ Knowledge and access to the diverse local community including the large Native American population, underrepresented populations, and unrepresented talent
The Cost of Casting Out-of-State Talent Adds Up Fast
Bringing in a single LA actor for a one-day role can cost you:
Total: $3,500 extra per actor, per episode
Hiring just 3 out-of-state actors for one episode?
That’s over $10,000 in added costs—money that could be reinvested back into your production by hiring talent locally.
Cast Smart—Save Big