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Program Guidelines
- Workshop and lectures must relate to industry needs as
determined by the NMFO. Local film unions and guilds may be consulted
regarding workshops that relate to film and television job positions
that are most often under their jurisdiction. Workshops that focus on
specific technical skills for below-the-line job positions are
preferred. For example, a introductory workshop or lecture will most
likely not be approved; however, training activities focused on a
specific skills utilized by a job position within a department will be
considered. (i.e., an introduction workshop for sound may not be
approved; however, a workshop where participants utilize the boom will be
considered.)
- If you are interested in PETP to conduct a training please email a detailed proposal, instructor bios, and cost of the proposal to NMFO. If pre-approved the NMFO will email you a link to begin the application process.
Contractors Qualifications
- Crew professionals and specialized industry vendors are preferred as contractors and instructors.
- Industry
vendors may apply as a contractor. If they represent a certain brand of
equipment or product name, the information taught during the training
must apply to the job position regardless of that brand or product and
may not be limited to the brand or product. Applications will not be
approved nor will contractors be reimbursed for directly advertising or
marketing a product or brand. Information and/or skills taught in the
PETP workshops and lectures must have a broad application regarding the
craft and job position of focus. The program objective is to increase
the hirability of New Mexicans in the film and television industry.
Contractors must be able to demonstrate their contribution to that end.
- Educational
institutions, educational organizations, guilds and unions are not
eligible contractors for PETP workshops; however, individual members may
be eligible.
- A training company specializing in a craft can
apply as a contractor; however, may only be approved for lectures and/or
demonstrations. Applications will not be approved or a contractor may
not be reimbursed if the purpose of the lecture is to market or register
attendees for their “school”. In addition, contractors may also be
required to inform the attendees of other local training opportunities.
Instructor Qualifications
Workshop instructors are preferred as contractors and they must have
direct experience relating to the workshop subject as determined by the
NMFO.
1. Head instructors must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
- Currently or formerly worked for or owned a film/television/multimedia business or educational entity for five (5) years;
- Currently
work in the film/television industry for at least five (5) years and
have ten (10) or more feature film and/or television credits.
- Have been teaching in the industry for over (5) years.
- Exceptions
may be considered by the NMFO for those in specialty areas and where
the training still meets the objective of the program. In addition, the
NMFO determined the exception in writing before training is conducted.
2. Subcontracted assistant instructors must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
- Currently or formerly worked for or owned a film/television/multimedia business or educational entity for two (2) years; or
- Currently
work in the film/television industry for at least two (2) years and
have five (5) or more feature film and/or television credits; or
- Have been teaching in the industry for over (2) years.
- Exceptions
may be considered by the NMFO for those in specialty areas and where
the training still meets the objective of the program. And, the NMFO
determined the exception in writing before training is conducted.
Participants
Some workshops may require additional prerequisites, however all
attendees must be NM residents. In addition, the attendee either 1) is a
film industry union or guild member; 2) has experience from
commercials, shorts, documentaries, features, Indies or television; 3)
is a college student in a film or television program 4) holds a degree
in a film craft related to training activities; 5) is an employee or the
owner of a film–related company; or 6) is experienced in a trade that
relates to the workshop/lecture and aspires to translate that skill to
the film and television industry. However, periodically, lectures may
be offered for those with no industry experience.
All attendees must be 18 years of age or older to participate in
“hands-on” workshops. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian for
lectures and demonstrations.
For questions regarding the crew training programs contact: info@nmfilm.com or 505-476-5600.
Development Employment Funding for Film and Multimedia Production Companies: 5.5.51 NMAC or 5.5.52 NMAC
