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: The Horno

    Production Company: Time Release Productions, LLC
    Director: Linda Palko
    Producer: Linda Palko
    Dates: August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
    Time: daytime TBD
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: A short film: a NM story where multiple cultures come together.

    In search of characters:
    Latino Neighbor: male OR female, age 40-60, jolly, overly-friendly, helpful, quick to befriend

    Native Woman: female, age 40 up, serious but still nice, motherly, able to speak a native language

    Initial auditions: May 30 - June 8

    Information: Paid, non-union, local NM residents only.

    Two to three days of exterior shooting within these dates: Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 designed for flexibility with weather complications. Also one table read and one blocking rehearsal, dates/times TBD.

    Please email a head shot or selfie and text number to thehornoshort@gmail.com with your interest.

    Contact Name: Linda Palko
    Contact Email: thehornoshort@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5052610747

    Production: The Horno

    Production Company: Time Release Productions, LLC
    Director: Linda Palko
    Producer: Linda Palko
    Dates: August 2, 3, 9, 10
    Time: daytime TBD
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: A short film on a micro budget with a multi-cultural NM story centered around the horno. Funny and hopeful.

    Now Casting:
    Native Woman: female, any adult age, serious but still nice, motherly, knowledgeable, speaks English and a Native language (for a small portion)

    Information: Two to three days of exterior shooting within these dates: Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, designed for flexibility with weather complications. Possible backup dates Aug 16 & 17.

    One table read and one blocking rehearsal, dates/times TBD.

    Flat rate stipend, food on set, partial copy, and screen credit.

    Initial auditions held over Google Meet between now and June 17. Please email your headshot and text number to thehornoshort@gmail.com to schedule an audition.

    Contact Name: Linda Palko
    Contact Email: thehornoshort@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5052610747

    Production: Add Me

    Production Company: Raven Crow Entertainment, LLC.
    Director: John K.D. Graham
    Producer: Lava Khonsuwon
    Dates: July 7th-July 18th, 2025
    Time: TBD
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    About: When Jake and Mariana meet in detention, they discover a much-needed friendship with each other. As other personalities enter their sphere, a push and pull between positive and negative decisions leads them in different directions. Will their friendship’s bond be strong enough, and can people change their decision-making habits?

    ***All talent must be 18 years old or older, but to play younger***
    ***All talent must be ‘actual’ New Mexico local hire - production will require proof of residency before contracting talent***

    JAKE – (16) – Open Ethnicity - Male - LEAD ROLE, Jake is still in high school, but his interest is low due to moving around a lot. He desperately wants a friend, but is torn with knowing that any friendship will be doomed when he moves again. His dad is way more strict, but he is working a better job that keeps him busy, so he’s with mom this year. Works tentatively 7 days.

    MARIANA – (16) – Open Ethnicity - Female -LEAD ROLE, an honor roll student who struggles with fitting in. She doesn’t know how to be around others, and it makes her nervous and self-conscious. This, coupled with the stress of trying to overperform at school, makes her desire an escape and also have a hard time saying ‘no’ to the offering of drugs and alcohol. Works tentatively 7 days.

    AMELIA – (16) – Open Ethnicity – Female –Amelia is trying to make a loud statement everywhere she goes. From her clothing to her attitude, she has an axe to grind and the chip it left in her shoulder to bear on everyone she encounters. She only really feels calm and nice when she is high. Truly, she wants people to like her, but it is safer to bare your fangs first and find friends later. Works tentatively 2-3 days.

    PELON – (18) - Hispanic – Male –Pelon is teetering on the edge of being a drug-selling high school dropout. He lives with his dysfunctional dad, Pablo, and fraternizes with partying high schoolers. His house is a low-key place for kids to come party. Pelon has aspirations of being a rapper and uses his influence on the youth to fuel his ego about his rhymes.. Works tentatively 5 days.

    PABLO – (35-45’s) – Hispanic – Male– Pablo is as complex as he is mixed up. He has grown into a narrative of the disabled man trapped at home and mistreated by everyone he encounters. Truly, it is Pablo who does the mistreating of those around him, constantly. Pablo is not even wheelchair-ridden as he makes himself out to be. Pablo is a dangerous influence on those around him. He is molding his son, Pelon, to be just like him. Works tentatively 3 days.

    ISAAC– (28-35) - Open Ethnicity – Male - Isaac is a local gallery owner and a lover of all things art. He is a straight talker who enjoys placing a few dry jokes into a speech. He cares for others and generally wants them to believe in themselves. He has a strong sense of boundaries and believes in encouraging the positive habits of the youth. He grew up in a rough part of town, and the experience shaped him to want to help others avoid the pitfalls of life. Works tentatively 1 days.

    LEXI– (45) - Open Ethnicity – Female - Lexi’s world is a split reality. The bright side is her life as a teacher and a positive influence on society. The dark side is her past, her connection to Pablo (her ex-husband), and now the closer connection with her beloved son, Pelon, who is increasingly in the clutches of Pablo. Lexi is a teacher at the local high school and knows Isaac from there. She tells it how it is to help keep her loved ones on the right path. Works tentatively 2 days.

    XIMENA– (17-18) - Open Ethnicity – Female - Raised by a good family, Ximena has managed to keep her grades up, play soccer, and has dreams of renting an apartment after graduating from high school. A close friend of hers died young, so she can be standoffish due to the fear that experience created. She speaks her mind and is fiercely protective of her friends.. Works tentatively 3 days.

    Thank you!

    Information: This is for a NonUnion Educational Entertainment project to help New Mexico At-Risk Youth. Our first project, UNSTAINED, has been a big success, with 85% of youth taking steps to change their lives.

    Rate is $300/day (plus 10% if talent has representation).

    PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS.

    Contact Name: Lava Khonsuwon
    Contact Email: printedcasting@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5052709225

    Production: Redux +

    Production Company: Self-funded
    Director: Jesse Muligans
    Producer: Jesse Muligans
    Dates: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    About: A GRITTY, BOLD, and HARROWING micro-budget short that takes place almost entirely within a single location. The short is a quick tale of discovery. It depicts a simple moment of triumph over horrific adversity...
    TATUM, 18, gender-fluid, walks into an audition room where a single Line Producer acts as a first-round judge for a televised Singing Competition. As we learn about Tatum's background, we quickly realize this newly turned 18-year-old has been abandoned to the streets. Tatum has nothing: No money, no family, no friends. All Tatum has is a voice of gold... and that's all Tatum will ever need.

    Information: Searching for the role of TATUM — Non-union. PAID. Because this is a self-funded passion project, we are looking for local candidates only.
    Who is Tatum? Tatum is someone who loves new contemporary pop/soul/hip hop. However, Tatum is emotionally marred through years of neglect and rejection. As a result, Tatum has grown wise beyond their years. Above all, Tatum is a gifted vocalist, able to register high and low notes effortlessly.
    Please submit headshots, resumes, reels, etc, to 77cerebralentity77@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Kevin Jones
    Contact Email: 77cerebralentity77@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5055553604

    Production: Spaghettification

    Production Company: Blackbox Digital Films LLC
    Director: David D Perez
    Producer: Rodrigo Jefito
    Dates: August 31 - September 7 2025 (2-5 days TBD)
    Time: TBD
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    About: Featurette aprox. 45 minutes
    A Gen Z teen, Adam, is home, chatting with his friends online, when he stumbles upon a bizarre darkweb video about a local 505 Urban Legend. Later that night, two mysterious, well dressed intruders arrive at his home and conduct a gut wrenching procedure that redefines all reality

    Contact Name: Aviel Vazquez
    Contact Email: avielvazquez@icloud.com
    Contact Phone: 5058188850

    Production: NMAS Photo & Video Library

    Production Company: Lavendr
    Director: Joshua Romero
    Producer: Gabby O'Keefe
    Dates: Ideally 1st or 2nd week of June
    Time: TBD but all roles will only be needed for a max of 5 hours
    Location: Albuquerque area

    About: This shoot is to build a stock photo & video library for New Mexico Aging Services to use in future marketing campaigns that will be designed to reach a wide variety of seniors throughout New Mexico. Marketing campaigns range in exact purpose, but are typically created to raise awareness of services offered to seniors or risks (such as medicare fraud) they should be aware of.

    Several different seniors and senior veterans will be photographed in homes, outside in the community, and on a ranch property as they interact with their environment and with caretakers who can assist them in receiving quality care. The elders casted will be varying in ethnicity, gender, physical ability, and family dynamic. Some will have a young family member who cares for them, while some will be grandparents who are helping to raise their young grandchildren.

    These shoots are for the sole creation of a “stock library” – which means NMAS will own all photo and video assets indefinitely and can use them for any NMAS campaign without requiring additional approval from participants.

    We are seeking anyone over the age of 70, including the below specific demographics:
    - Veterans of any gender or ethnicity or physical ability (those who regularly use a cane, walker, or wheelchair)
    - Senior citizens of any gender or ethnicity or physical ability (those who regularly use a cane, walker, or wheelchair)
    - Couples of any gender, sexuality, ethnicity or physical ability – NMAS is looking to capture authentic relationships amongst those with visible disabilities and their partners.
    NMAS aims to represent diverse demographics in their marketing campaigns through these shoots.

    Contact Name: Gabby O'Keefe
    Contact Email: casting@lavendr.co
    Contact Phone: 5755907012

    Production: Baby Churn

    Production Company: Oily TrashMovies LLC
    Director: Bradley Birch
    Producer: Frida Merucy
    Dates: August 11-15th
    Time: all day
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: Looking for Female Actors (Open Ethnicity)
    Blue eyes and blonde are a plus, but not required
    Age Range: Preferably ages 25–40
    Paid gig + meals provided Union or Non-Union welcome.
    Shooting dates: August 11–15, 2025. Rebecca has 3 days, potentially 4 for pickups, Nikki booked for one day.

    Roles Being Cast:
    Nikki – Dr. Larson’s Wife - Day Player
    Rebecca – TV Host - Supporting Role

    Information: Rebecca Hale is a host of a television talk show called Future Perspective, where she interviews guests who have been highly successful in previous timelines. She emanates the kind of professionalism and certainly that tells her audience she is bringing them meaningful, accurate information. She has worked for lifetimes to hone her skills and grow her brand.

    Nikki is a woman who has found the most blessed life. She deeply loves her husband and their children, and Rewind Technology allows her to become young again, reliving her life and marriage. Due to the mechanics of the technology, every time she and her husband rewind they give birth to different children. Nikki is happy to build new families with the man she loves, but her husband is hung up on having lost their firstborn son. After 40 lifetimes, she realizes that her husband can never love their new children the way he loves his first born, and not the magic of the first life together can never be recreated.

    Synopsis: What if you could do it all over again, knowing what you know now? Welcome to the world of Baby Churn, where Rewind technology allows people to send their consciousness to the past. The only problem is: Things can never be exactly as they once were. Dr. Alvarez is one such individual who found out the hard way, and he has since dedicated lifetimes to genetic engineering, hoping that he may one day be reunited with his son.

    Contact Name: frida mercury
    Contact Email: oilytrashmovies@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 555-555-555

    Production: Anything but yours

    Production Company: RCB Studios
    Director: Tris Trujillo
    Producer: Jenna Trujillo
    Dates: June 6 2025 to August 8 2025
    Location: Abq NM

    About: We are seeking talented young actors aged 18–23 to portray the following characters in an upcoming project:

    James – Male, 18. Brown hair. James is caught in a complicated relationship and struggles to understand his emotions. He feels the urge to escape, but when an unexpected event turns Abigail’s life upside down, he’s left alone—facing his feelings and the presence of a mysterious stranger.

    Abigail – Female, 17. Light redhead or brown hair. A kind-hearted but conflicted girl dealing with an uncertain situation that drastically changes her life.

    Lucy – Female, 18. Blonde. A central figure in the unfolding emotional journey.


    This story explores themes of love, confusion, and emotional growth. If you're passionate about storytelling and character work, we’d love to see your audition.

    Contact Name: Tris Trujillo
    Contact Email: tristyn.trujillo05@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 505 364 2521

    Production: Anything but yours

    Production Company: RCB Studios
    Director: Tris Trujillo
    Producer: Jenna Trujillo
    Dates: 6/10/25 to 8/10/25
    Location: ABQ NM

    About: This is a story a simple yet complex story the story of a boy that falls in love with a girl but he falls in love with someone else but it was a fake love this movie goes through the emotional prospects of a relationship the fights the arguments the feeling of love for the first time and the horrendous act of cheating and the aftermath of how it affects someone mentally and how they choose to move on the feelings that are still there and not

    Contact Name: tris Trujillo
    Contact Email: tristyn.trujillo05@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5053642521

    Production: Spaghettification

    Production Company: Blackbox Digital Films LLC
    Director: David D Perez
    Producer: Rodrigo Jefito
    Dates: August 31 - September 7 2025 (2-5 days TBD)
    Time: TBD
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    About: Featurette aprox. 45 minutes
    A Gen Z teen, Adam, is home, chatting with his friends online, when he stumbles upon a bizarre darkweb video about a local 505 Urban Legend. Later that night, two mysterious, well dressed intruders arrive at his home and conduct a gut wrenching procedure that redefines all reality.

    Information: ADAM
    (male/18-22 years old /Latino)
    Young, good looking, typical Gen Z, protagonist of the group of friends.

    NEVEAH
    (female/18-22 years old/Latina)
    Young, pretty but shy Gen Z, has a slew of mental health issues, has a crush on Adam.

    TOKER
    (male/20-25 years old/Latino)
    The older friend of the group’s, a cholo from the South Valley, Albuquerque, NM. A real Burqueno.

    APRIL
    (female/18-22years old/White)
    A sassy, empowered White girl who grew up in the streets of the North Valley and is a honorary member of the NM Chicano community.

    ETHAN
    (male/18-22years old/open ethnicity)
    A Juggalo from Rio Rancho, wears the face paint.

    AUNT BARBARA
    (female/40-50years old/Latina)
    A loveable hot mess of a lady that is desperately holding on to the 80s. Adam’s aunt. Comedy relief.
    LATISHA
    (female/40-50years old/Latina)
    A loveable Latina valley girl type from Albuquerque. Barbara’s best friend. Comedy relief.

    AGENT X
    (male/40-50 years old/White)
    A mysterious figure that shows up on a dark web video. CIA type.

    AGENT 1
    (male/40-55years old/open ethnicity)
    A menacing figure similar to the men in black.

    AGENT 2
    (male/40-55years old/open ethnicity)
    A menacing figure similar to the men in black.

    Subject line:
    role you are submitting for - your name
    Example: “Carla -Lisa Rodgers”

    Please include:
    resume, headshot, recent snap shot & reel (if you have one).
    Contact Name: David D Perez
    Contact Email: blackboxdigitalfilm@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 505-948-2191

    Contact Name: David D Perez
    Contact Email: blackboxdigitalfilm@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5059482191

    Production: Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out Season 2

    Production Company: InventTV
    Dates: August 2025-January 2026
    Location: Los Angeles, CA

    About: Season Two Casting is Officially Open!


    Dr. Sandra Lee is TAKING NEW PATIENTS to be treated on Lifetime’s Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out!



    Do you or someone you know need help with a: Growth or Abscess,Lipoma, Cyst, Keloids, Rhinophyma, NF, Severe Acne, Mysterious Rash, or any other skin condition?

    Information: To inquire about being a patient or to refer someone please send the following info to: castingdrpimplepopper@gmail.com

    1. Your Name and Location

    2. Contact info (phone/email)

    3. Share a little bit about yourself and your condition

    4. Photos/ close-up video of your condition (as many as possible.)

    5. Attach a clear photo of your face, and any social media links.



    *All travel and medical expenses are covered by the production.

    *Dr. Pimple Popper is just one of many doctors that can treat these conditions.

    Contact Name: Geoff Schlosser
    Contact Email: Gschlosser@invent.tv
    Contact Phone: 509-481-3443

    Production: Babt Churn

    Production Company: Oily TrashMovies LLC
    Director: Bradley Birch
    Producer: Frida Merucy
    Dates: August 11-15th
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: What if you could do it all over again, knowing what you know now? Welcome to the world of Baby Churn, where Rewind technology allows people to send their consciousness to the past. The only problem is: Things can never be exactly as they once were. Dr. Al is one such individual who found out the hard way, and he has since dedicated his lives to genetic engineering, hoping that he may one day be reunited with his son again.

    Information: Looking for our Indie Short Lead
    Male: Age 20-35,
    Preferably Small to Medium Build,
    Paid gig and meals provided,
    Non-Union or Union Actor
    Open Ethnicity must be available to shoot week of August 11- 15th of 2025 and a 30 second Commercial shoot at nearest Convenience
    email us for audition sides
    subject: Dr. Larson Casting Call

    Contact Name: Members of OTM
    Contact Email: oilytrashmovies@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 55555555

    Production: BLEED - Short Film - 2025

    Production Company: Independent
    Dates: March 29th - 31st
    Time: TBA
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: SHORT SAG-AFTRA
    Producers: Daniel Pattison & Anna Lee
    De Saulniers
    Directors: Daniel Pattison & Anna Lee
    DeSaulniers
    Writer: Anna Lee DeSaulniers
    Cinematographer: Rebecca Duran
    Shoot Dates: March 29 - 31, 2025 (2-3 days tbd)
    Rate of Pay: Meals provided
    Location: Albuquerque, NM (Local hire only)

    Information: ELENA
    (she, late 20s/early 30s,
    chicana/latina/indigenous/mixed)
    Elena is Talia's sister. She was a caring mom and good sister. When Talia would disappear into depression and substance abuse Elena is the one call she would answer. She finds out she is pregnant as a teen. She takes the moment she knows she's having a daughter quite intensely, both excited and devastated because she knows how difficult it is to be a woman in the world.

    TONY
    (he, late 20s/early 30s,
    chicano/latino/indigenous/mixed)
    Estrella's biological father, Elena's baby daddy. A rough exterior with a hurt boy on the inside. He's had to raise himself and survive. He wants to be there for Estella but has no clue where to begin.

    Kid Estrella/Elena
    (3-6, brown hair & eyes)
    The child version of 2 of the main characters.
    Needed for 3 playful scenes.
    Carla
    (she, late 20s/early 30s, open ethnicity)
    Carla is one of Talia and Elena's best friends.
    They grew up getting into trouble together.
    She's a dancer at a local strip club, she has a wild side but takes care of herself and is more responsible than Talia, constantly bailing her out of bad situations without judgement.

    Mike
    (he, 40's/50's, open ethnicity)
    Sandra's Boyfriend. Is taking out his frustration at life on Sandra. He has gotten into the bad habit of escalating arguments with her. They are stuck in a toxic cycle.

    Officer
    (she/he/they) (open ethnicity)
    Seasoned officer in the Albuquerque Police Department. Responding to a domestic violence call.
    Attorney
    (she/he/they) (open ethnicity)
    Professional but relatable. Has to resolve custody of Estrella with Tony and Talia after Elena passes away.

    Subject line:
    role you are submitting for - your name
    (Example: “Carla -Lisa Rodgers”

    Please include:
    resume, headshot, recent snap shot & reel (if you have one).

    Contact Name: Anna Lee
    Contact Email: annadesaulniers@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5059803884