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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: GREED

    Production Company: Burqueño Productions
    Director: Damián Ortiz
    Producer: Damián Ortiz & Nata Aguilar
    Dates: November TBD
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    About: (COMEDY/DRAMA)
    When college student, Steven, gets gifted a stone for his birthday, things go south once he discovers that its magic properties come with consequences... Especially when the rules of the stone are broken.

    Information: Short film for UNM Capstone project. UNPAID OPPORTUNITY but meal will be provided on set and footage can be provided for actor reels upon release of the film.

    Looking for:

    ALEX: (any race/ethnicity, 20-25, minor character)
    RICH KID, GAMBLER, FRIENDLY BUT ALSO HAS AN AIR OF ARROGANCE ABOUT HIM

    WILL: (any race/ethnicity, 20-25, supporting character)
    LAIDBACK, A GAMBLER, BUT STILL HAS A GOOD HEAD ON HIS SHOULDERS

    ARIANA: (hispanic/latina, 20-25, major supporting character)
    PROTECTIVE AND CONCERNED ABOUT HER FRIENDS. THE MAIN VOICE OF REASON IN HER FRIEND GROUP

    GAMBLER #2: (any race/ethnicity, 20-25, background role)

    Please submit a headshot and resume to: ortizdamian634@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Damián Ortiz
    Contact Email: ortizdamian634@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: (505)-264-1258

    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