Local Casting Resources

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

Jo Edna Boldin, CSA                   IMDb

Kathryn Brink, CSA                      IMDb

Kiira Arai, CSA                              IMDb

Marie McMaster, CSA                  IMDb


Background Casting Directors

Alessi Hartingan Casting            IMDb

Latham Casting                           IMDb

New Mexico Casting                   IMDb

White Turtle Casting                    IMDb


SAG/AFTRA Franchised Talent Agents

Bankston Talent

Crossbeam Talent

DMe Talent Agency

Mitchell & Associates Talent

O' Agency

Phirgun Mair Worldwide

Presley Talent

Priority Talent Agency


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:

  • $800 flight
  • $500 hotel (2 nights)
  • $2,000 in travel days
  • $200 per diem + misc. expenses

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

  • Hire a rebate-eligible local casting director. A New Mexico-based CD keeps you within the state’s incentive program and streamlines on-the-ground logistics
  • Add New Mexico agents to every breakdown. If you’re working with a Los Angeles casting director, ask them send all breakdowns to New Mexico talent agencies until you’ve hired a local office.
  • Watch the savings add up. If one day-player booked locally trims roughly $3,500, imagine the budget relief when you source your larger roles in New Mexico.