Explore Arts & Culture: Movies and Film
New Mexico has long been a favorite location for production of both major films and TV programs, as well as films from local film makers. The combination of great weather, incredible scenery, availability of talented crew, and tax incentives make this a haven for "Hollywood away from Hollywood". Major films currently in production here include; The Loop, Let Me In, In Plain Sight, Due Date, Passion Play, Breaking Bad Season 3, and MacGruber. "Recently Wrapped" films include; The Sunset Limited, The Resident, Undocumented, The Book of Eli, The Spy Next Door, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
Updates - June 8 - 17, 2010
Announcing the Second Annual Native American & Hispanic Film Tour 2010
by Editor • Film New Mexico
Jun 7, 2010
Lisa Strout, Director of the New Mexico Film Office and Trish Lopez, New Mexico Filmmakers Program Director, today announced the second annual Native American & Hispanic Film Tour. The New Mexico Film Office is teaming up with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480 for a series of presentations designed to inform Native American and Hispanic residents about potential careers in the state's film industry.
A collaboration between Robert Redford and the State of New Mexico
Free Film Events by Milagro at Los Luceros and NM Film this Weekend
by Editor • SantaFe.com
May 18, 2010
Sundance Institute and Milagro at Los Luceros invite the public to attend a free screening of NASHVILLE Sunday, May 23, 2010. In addition, these organizations are also hosting a Saturday matinee screening of Taika Waititi's BOY. An Official Selection 2010 Sundance Film Festival, the screening will be held May 22nd from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at The Lensic Performing Arts Center and is the New Mexico premiere of the film.
Dennis Hopper: Counter-Culture Icon
by Guy Cross • THE magazine
Apr 1, 2010
Why is it that Dennis Hopper, a film actor and film director for five decades, has resided in the consciousnesses of so many people, and for so long? When he appeared in Rebel Without a Cause, in 1955, he was merely a glimmer in the public eye. But it was in 1969, when he costarred in and directed Easy Rider—the film that defined a generation famous for its anti-establishment and counter-cultural values—that Hopper became celebrated by the moviegoing public.
Transformed, Hollywood Style
by Editor • SantaFe.com
Oct 28, 2009
The Burrito Company Cafe' on Washington Ave., near the Plaza, was transformed recently into a set for Due Date, being filmed here in Santa Fe. The transformation was pretty complete, done extremely professionally and quickly, and really shows one of the reasons that Hollywood loves our town.
Ranks NM in Top 3 US Film Locations
Survey of film professionals cites New Mexico’s incentives, statewide locations, and crew base
by Editor • SantaFe.com
Oct 26, 2009
A survey published in the film industry trade publication Variety ranks New Mexico as the third-best location in North America for film production, behind only California and New York. The rankings were compiled from an online poll of hundreds of location managers, unit production managers, cinematographers, directors and assistant directors who were asked to rate locations based on a number of specific criteria: visual appeal, incentives, film-office support, production resources, and ability to substitute for another location.
