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: Untitled Home-Owner's Association Project

    Production Company: JD Lopez
    Director: JD Lopez
    Producer: JD Lopez
    Dates: 11/22/24 - 11/24/24
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: A dispute between a busy mother and the HOA president gets bloody.

    Information: Roles:
    - Laura: Stressed Mother who would kill for some time off.
    - Mrs. Sandoval: Control-freak President of the HOA.
    - Steve: Supportive Husband.
    - Judy: Optimistic Daughter.

    Auditions will take place at:
    The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 on Thursday November 7th from 12:15PM - 2:15PM.

    This is UNPAID. Food will be provided. Please contact us for details.

    Contact Name: JD Lopez
    Contact Email: joepaws3@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5057302692

    Production: Negative space

    Director: Joseph Ornelas
    Producer: Joseph Ornelas
    Dates: November 9-10
    Time: Possibly all day
    Location: Albuquerque
    Contact Name: Colette Ramone
    Contact Email: coletteramone97@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 505-280-1419

    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

    Production: Negative Space

    Director: Joseph Ornelas
    Producer: Joseph Ornelas
    Dates: November 9-10 2024
    Time: Possibly all day
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: The film is about the demise of a marriage between two 25 year-old high school sweethearts who realize that they are no longer compatible. The film is extremely dialogue heavy and mostly happens in real time, minus two bookending monologues summarizing what the relationship meant to each of them. It's a pure conversation piece and happens in one location. Thank you for considering!

    Information: This project is totally independent, so I can only afford to pay $200 per person per day. Snacks and meals will be included!

    Contact Name: Joseph Ornelas
    Contact Email: josephornelas63@yahoo.com
    Contact Phone: 915-219-3555

    Production: Arroyo Perdido

    Producer: Bella Frasco
    Dates: September 30 - October 4, 2024
    Location: Socorro County, NM

    About: Abandoned at a highway rest area, Beck journeys into the hostile desert where he finds Irma who has also been separated from her family.

    Information: We are casting for an independent short drama film. PAID OPPORTUNITY.

    Looking for:
    BECK: Male, White or Latino, 18-24. $240/day.
    BRODY: Male, White or Latino, 40s. $240/day.
    IRMA: Female, Latina, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.
    GUILLERMO: Male, Latino, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.

    FILMING IN: Socorro County, NM.
    *Transportation from ABQ to Socorro can be coordinated if necessary*

    WHEN: September 30-October 4, 2024

    PLEASE SUBMIT A HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO: isabellajfrasco@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Bella Frasco
    Contact Email: Isabellajfrasco@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: N/A