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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: 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: SFFMI

    Production Company: Docufilms
    Director: Zac Cornfield
    Producer: Michael Campbell
    Dates: TBD Saturday in June
    Time: TBD
    Location: Santa Fe

    About: Paid non union speaking roles for a local commercial filming in Santa Fe in June. $300 Day Rate.

    Information: Roles:
    Young Mother (22-30)
    Child (5-10)
    Please submit contact info, headshot, and reel to casting@docufilms.org

    Contact Name: Zac Cornfield
    Contact Email: Casting@docufilms.org
    Contact Phone: 505-508-8550

    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