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The Film Tax Credit

Beginning July 1, 2023, updates for film production companies that meet the requirements of the Film Production Tax Credit Act 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%

Non-Resident Crew Exception

15% credit with a cap on twenty qualifying below-the-line positions.*

NON-RESIDENT CREW EXCEPTION CREDIT

    *Criteria differ for New Mexico Film Partners (Netflix, NBCUniversal and 828 Productions)

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    FILM CREW ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (FCAP)

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    Production: Baby Churn

    Production Company: Oily TrashMovies LLC
    Director: Bradley Birch
    Producer: Frida Mercury
    Dates: Fall 2025
    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. Alvarez 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: We are looking for crew for Baby Churn, an upcoming science fiction short. We are looking for:

    1) Cinematographer experienced with multi-camera or simulated-multi-camera shots for a talk show sequence and supporting shots.

    2) Lighting technician/gaffer

    3) Art director

    4) Miscellaneous Crew - Do you have skill that would lend themselves to this production? Send us a resume!

    Contact Name: Oily TrashMovies
    Contact Email: oilytrashmovies@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5052001910

    Production: ATROCIOUS FRAGMENTS OF TEEN-AGE SLEAZE

    Production Company: TRASHCANVIDEOBARN
    Director: Jon Ryan McMahon
    Producer: RC Masterson
    Dates: ASAP, to finish before Fall 2025
    Location: remote

    About: SEEKING FEATURE-LENGTH NARRATIVE VIDEO EDITOR:
    NYU-film-grad-directed 2-camera DIY gonzo guerrilla doo-wop Nebraska skate punk quasi-musical melo-slapstick slouchcore vérité existential teen fever dream on HDV.

    If you appreciate the spirit of Enter the Void/Julien Donkey-Boy/Tim & Eric/Sixteen Candles/Jerry Lewis/Robert Altman/Tsai Ming-Liang, you might be the one. But this is also not any of that.

    The ideal candidate will have multi-cam video editing experience editing, an absurd humor, and a drive to create beyond the realm of conventional storytelling.

    Please submit your reel/best clips + editing résumé, to trashcanvideobarn@gmail.com
    Multi-cam/comedy/experimental examples would be especially useful.
    This is a true DIY ultra-low-budget project, but a stipend will be paid.

    Contact Name: RC Masterson
    Contact Email: trashcanvideobarn@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 3025665599

    Production: Sophisticated Intimacy

    Director: Bridget Frances Harris
    Producer: Ricki Romano/Bridget Frances Harris
    Dates: November 19-21
    Location: Santa Fe

    About: ISO experienced 1st AC for indie short film. Stipend $250. Project produced through Sundance Labs.

    Information: Please contact Bridget Frances Harris for more information. bridgetfharris@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Bridget Frances Harris
    Contact Email: bridgetfharris@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 7025730354