Crew Calls

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)

    OPERATION SOUNDSTAGE (OSS)



    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: PERFECT HARMONY

    Production Company: All About Love Productions
    Director: Jay-Alan Miller
    Producer: Jay-Alan Miller
    Dates: late January - February 2025
    Time: 25 minutes
    Location: Albuquerque

    About: Non Paid, non-union production. Seeking experienced crew, looking for project to build reprective show-reels. Will shoot in beautiful spots around Albuquerque, including: hotel, restaurants, apartment, downtown streets, car interior, museum, green-screen, in Keller Hall (UNM) with live orchestra. Great actors on-board. Scrip upon request. Will be beautiful and fun.

    Information: Looking for DP, AC (focus puller), Gaffer, Sound recorder, Art director, Grip, PA.
    All grear provided. Meals provided.

    Many thanks

    Contact Name: Jay-Alan Miller
    Contact Email: jam@allaboutloveproductions.com
    Contact Phone: 2135883873

    Production: SEEKING: EDITOR/ VFX/ SOUND DESIGNER

    Production Company: Flower Pictures
    Director: Ethan Zell
    Producer: Bella Frasco
    Location: ABQ, NM

    About: Seeking- Editor
    / VFX Artist
    / Sound Designer

    Information: Looking forward to collaborating with talented creatives!

    Contact Name: Flower Pictures
    Contact Email: flower.pictures.productions@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 8045163428

    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

    Production: Slither On In

    Production Company: Out of the Woods Film Company
    Director: Gabby Douglas Wood
    Producer: TBD
    Dates: 1st or 2nd week of March
    Time: 6 Day Shoot (Maximum)
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

    About: An indie horror short. A mixture of revenge, grindhouse, and supernatural narratives. Looking for those experienced in general film crew positions (camera, sound, electric) and in horror SFX and gore FX. Film equipment will be provided, but bringing your own personal equipment is much appreciated as well. Set is un-paid and non-union, but meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided.

    Information: Follow our promotional Instagram page for announcements and for added details regarding casting calls and crew calls!
    @slither.on.in.film
    E-mail any questions to slitheroninfilmcrew@gmail.com

    Contact Name: Gabby Douglas Wood
    Contact Email: slitheroninfilmcrew@gmail.com
    Contact Phone: 9199615201