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: TRANSFER POINT

    Production Company: Kapulski Student /Production
    Director: Alan Kapulski
    Producer: Alan Kapulski
    Dates: Friday April 4th
    Time: 1-6 pm
    Location: Espanola NM

    About: Seeking talent for Transfer Point, a dialogue-driven short film set on a city bus in Española, NM. The film explores identity, history, activism, and generational tensions as passengers engage in an impassioned debate about race, power, and community.

    Information: Roles Available:
    1.) Marta (Lead)
    Character: A sharp-witted older Hispanic woman who doesn’t tolerate performative activism. Deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico’s history.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 60s-70s
    Ethnicity: Hispanic
    2.) Desmond (Lead)THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
    Character: A grounded and intelligent Black man with deep New Mexican roots. He challenges misconceptions about Black identity in rural spaces.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30s
    Ethnicity: Black
    3.) Amy
    Character: An idealistic white activist, eager to "decolonize" but blind to her own assumptions. Well-meaning but oversteps.
    Gender: Female
    Age: Late 20s - Early 40s
    Ethnicity: White
    4.) Bus Driver THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
    Character: A quick-witted and observant Hispanic woman who has seen it all. Unafraid to call out nonsense.
    Gender: Female
    Age: Any
    Ethnicity: Hispanic
    5.) Clare (Voice Over Role)
    Character: A calm but sharp Native American woman who calls out Amy’s performative activism via speakerphone.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 30s-50s
    Ethnicity: Native American
    6.) Los Alamos Lab Technician
    Character: An oblivious lab worker whose mere presence shifts the mood of the bus.
    Gender:Male
    Age:Late 20’s -early 40’s
    Ethnicity: Any
    7.) (Spoken Word Poet) THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED
    Character: A poet who delivers a powerful spoken-word piece outside the bus, blending poetry with the rhythm of Española’s landscape.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 40 and up
    Ethnicity: Mestizo

    Contact Name: Alan Kapulski
    Contact Email: adhocratetalent@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: (505)487-2039

    Production: LIQUITONE DRIFT

    Production Company: Kapulski Student /Production
    Director: Alan Gerard Kapulski
    Producer: Alan Gerard Kapulski
    Dates: Sunday March 30th
    Time: 1-6 pm
    Location: Espanola NM

    About: Seeking talent for Liquitone Drift, a character-driven short film exploring tradition vs. change, community tensions, and the power of sound to reshape perceptions. The film takes place in a small village in Northern New Mexico, where a misunderstood tinkerer disrupts the status quo by building an unconventional musical instrument.

    Information: Roles Available:
    1.) Rhea (Lead) (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN FULFILLED)
    Character: A misunderstood non-binary or gender-fluid tinkerer who builds an unconventional musical instrument that challenges the community’s expectations.
    Gender: Non-binary or gender-fluid
    Age: 30s-40s
    Ethnicity: Any
    2.) Eleanor
    Character: A rigid, tradition-focused elder who resents Rhea’s presence but is ultimately forced to listen.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 60s-70s
    Ethnicity: Hispanic New Mexican
    3.) Maribel (THIS ROLEHAS BEEN FULFILLED)
    Character: A young Hispanic woman from Northern New Mexico who is outspoken, grounded, and unwilling to let disguised prejudice slide.
    Gender: Female
    Age: Late 20s - Mid 30s
    Ethnicity: Hispanic
    4.) James
    Character: A laid-back observer watching tensions unfold from his porch.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30s-40s
    Ethnicity: Not ethnicity per se , but New Mexico with deep roots
    5.) City Inspector
    Character: A no-nonsense official who is mildly irritated by being dragged into local disputes.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 50s-60s
    Ethnicity: Any
    6.) Dismembered Hands (Fever Dream Sequence)
    Character: Non-speaking surreal figures playing instruments in Rhea’s vision, representing sound as an entity beyond the physical.
    Gender: Any
    Age: Any
    Ethnicity: Preferably Northern New Mexico Hispanic or Native
    Information:
    This is an ultra-low-budget, independent production for senior theses. If you need food and fuel.we can work it out , but should not expect monetary compensation.

    Contact Name: Alan Gerard Kapulski
    Contact Email: adhocratetalent@gmail.com
    Phone/text: (505)487-2039

    Contact Name: Alan Gerard Kapulski
    Contact Email: adhocratetalent@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: (505)487-2039

    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

    Production: A Bridge

    Production Company: Independent
    Director: Palmer Anderson
    Dates: Undecided
    Time: tentatively mid-April
    Location: Multiple - Northern New Mexico

    About: Seeking talent for a short film, shot in the Santa Fe area as well as other parts of northern New Mexico. Roles include:
    1.) Antonio:
    Character: Sicilian-American mobster
    Gender: Male
    Age: 50s - Early 60s
    2.) Deon:
    Character: Small time criminal & drug dealer
    Gender: Male
    Age: mid 20s - mid 30s
    3.) Gangster one & Gangster two (background)
    Character: non-speaking roles, background
    Gender: Male
    Age: mid 30s - early 40s
    4.) Jimmy
    Character: Meek, skittish petty criminal
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30s
    5.) Lucy's father
    Character: physically imposing, abusive parental figure
    Gender: Male
    Age: mid 40s - mid 50s

    Information: This is an ultra-low budget, independent production. Talent will be provided meals, but should no expect to be compensated monetarily. Please direct all audition inquiries or other questions to the email provided.

    Contact Name: Palmer Anderson
    Contact Email: a.bridge.film.prod@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: (919) 723-8861

    Production: Cowboy Junkies

    Production Company: Beautiful Loser Productions
    Director: Christian Sky Miller
    Producer: Nata Aguilar
    Dates: April
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

    About: COWBOY JUNKIES is a "Frybread Neo-Western" set on the Navajo Reservation. The film follows the story of three brothers as they navigate a war between a Navajo Gangster crime syndicate and the Local PD & FBI. These Navajo Gangsters enjoy being gangsters and doing less than moral things, however these gangsters have grown up with a heavy focus on rodeo and the cowboy way of life. Western elements are sprinkled into everything they do, how they live, and how they carry themselves. On the opposite end, the FBI has teamed up with the local Navajo Nation Police to bring a stop to this reign of terror. This film is where movies like "Sicario" meet "The Dollars Trilogy."

    Information: We are currently casting for a Full-Length Feature TABLE READ (130 pages) and a short TEASER TRAILER (5 mins) production.

    This is a Non-Union, Non-Paid, Indie Production

    We are currently casting for the following roles:
    - Woodrow Yazzie: Native American Man, Early 20’s
    - Gilbert Yazzie: Native American Man, Mid 20’s
    - Captain Ben Willard: Caucasian man, 30’s/40’s
    - Henry Tachine: Native American Man, Late 20’s
    - Special Agent Bill Carson: Caucasian Man, 40’s/50’s
    - Special Agent John Kirby: Caucasian Man, 40’s/50’s
    - Byron Charley: Native American Man, 20’s
    - Domingo Shorty: Native American/Hispanic Man, 20’s
    - FBI Agents: Caucasian Men/Women, 30’s
    - Gangsters: Native American Men, 20’s/30’s

    Contact Name: Christian Sky Miller
    Contact Email: christianmiller3824@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: (505) 879-6351

    Production: Cowboy Junkies

    Production Company: Beautiful Loser Productions
    Director: Christian Sky Miller
    Producer: Nata Aguilar
    Dates: April
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Contact Name: Christian Miller
    Contact Email: christianmiller3824@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 5058796351

    Production: Echoes of Black Mesa

    Production Company: 5Door Studios
    Director: R.J. Torres

    About: If interested please send in a self-tape, and/or headshots. If you have any questions or want to express interest in any of the roles or the film, send us an email.
    echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
    echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com

    Ma’iitsoh
    Age Range 21- 55
    Native American Male
    MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!

    Jeeshoo
    Age Range 21-55
    Native American Male
    Antagonist*

    Flecho
    Age Range 18-30
    Hispanic Male
    MUST BE SKILLED AT HORSEBACK RIDING!

    Bartender
    Age Range 21-65
    Any Ethnicity Male

    Cowboy
    Age Range 21 -65
    Any Ethnicity Male

    Background
    Age Range 18+
    Any Gender or Ethnicity
    Must show up in “old west” clothing

    Contact Name: R.J. Torres
    Contact Email: echoesofblackmesafilm@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 505-339-9908

    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