As we continue to move forward with more productions coming to New Mexico, the state’s film office with co-host IATSE 480 have announced the upcoming Film and TV Day, which has traditionally been help with hundreds of entertainment professionals in attendance. This year, it’s virtual. We have the info listed below for you. Be sure to tune in to hear about the state of the industry.
New Mexico Film + IATSE Local 480: Virtual Film & TV Day Event
| IATSE Local 480 in collaboration with the New Mexico Film Industry and the New Mexico Film Office presets a virtual film and TV Day. WHO: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials will join industry representatives to celebrate the resiliency of the New Mexico film industry. WHEN: Monday, March 15, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm, press conference at 12 pm WHAT: Virtual Film & TV Day 10:00 am: Welcome and IATSE 101 Presentation 11:00 am: Virtual Table Read 12:00 pm: Virtual Press Conference 1:00 pm: Industry Panel: IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, Teamsters, NBC, and WB 2:30 pm: Film Educators Panel: UNM, SFCC, CNM, NMSU, IAIA, San Juan CC 3:30 pm: Film & TV Day Closing ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87133908467 By Telephone U.S.:+1 720 928 9299+1 213 338 8477+1 646 518 9805 Webinar ID: 871 3390 8467 |
Productions completed, in progress, coming soon…
Monogamy
Monogamy, a new media project produced by Monogamy 3 LLC, was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico in February and March of 2021.
The project is directed by Craig Ross Jr. (Bluehill Avenue, The Affair, Prison Break) and produced by Rick Metz (Wander, Cheerleader Nightmare).
The production employed approximately 40 New Mexico crew members, 12 principal New Mexico actors, and 30 New Mexico background talent.
Monogamy, stars Blue Kimble (Ruthless), Wesley Jonathan (NCIS), and Jill Marie Jones (Black-ish). New Mexico cast members include Vega Vargas (Bosch) and Grayson Berry (Better Call Saul). In this new media project couples undergo swap therapy to repair their broken marriages.
Meow Wolf Denver
Meow Wolf Denver, is a multi-media production produced by Meow Wolf is filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico though May of 2021.
The film is directed by Chadney Everett, Tristan Love, Kron, Brad Wolfley, and Annie Jaynes, and Adan Canto and produced by Todd Richins, Cathleen Sutherland, and Michael Becker
“As Meow Wolf’s reach expands beyond the boundaries of New Mexico, we are proud and excited to continue producing exhibition content on our home turf, taking full advantage of the exceptional local cast and crew base.” – Meow Wolf
The production will employ approximately 275 New Mexico crew members, 60 New Mexico principal actors, and 75 New Mexico extras.
Meow Wolf is producing its next immersive, narrative-based multimedia experience – a maximalist, mind-bending, sci-fi saga set within several converged worlds – Meow Wolf Denver. The fictional video, audio, and new media content will be presented by traditional means throughout the Denver exhibit, but will also be integrated into the physical environment and interactive with a smartphone app. This innovative approach will set a new precedent for how media and a narrative can be delivered, experienced and assimilated, within a robust storytelling world that audiences can explore.
Twalette
Twalette is an independent silent short comedy, being shot in 4K on the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera. Twalette is produced by Terrace Studios, LLC and will begin filming in Albuquerque in April of 2021.
The film is directed by James Liakos (A Day In the Park, The Recovery) and produced by Tracy Jordan (screenwriter Hot Yoga, Pierogi)
“New Mexico offers so much more than the vast desert landscapes it is known for. Incentives, locations, skills and talents of the local crew and actors, costs, and a welcoming business climate all add up to make New Mexico an ideal place for filmmaking,” Jordan said.
The production will employ 8 New Mexico crew members, 6 New Mexico principal actors, and 2 New Mexico extras.
Twalette, starring Ashley Ward (Monsters of God, Unbound 3.0) and Zain Walker (Voices Unheard), is the story of two plain and shy individuals who undergo accidental transformations to look like supermodels. Their romance doesn’t blossom until they return to their normal selves.
Peace River
Peace River is an independent feature film produced by Peace River Films LLC and filmed in Colfax and Union Counties in October and November of 2020.
The film is directed by Douglas James Vail (-40: The Temptations of Christ) and executive produced by Benjamin M. Jones.
“We had tremendous cooperation from the New Mexico Film Office, New Mexico cast and crew, and the communities of Colfax and Union Counties in the making of this film; and all under the shadow of the pandemic. It was an extraordinary experience,” Jones said.
The production employed approximately 10 New Mexico crew members, 1 principal New Mexico actor, and 30 New Mexico background talent.
Peace River, starring Chase Garland (Days of Our Lives), Jessica Nunez-Wood (Bliss), and Ben Jones, is the story of a young, modern, champion rodeo cowboy and special ops soldier, crushed by war and personal loss, who must draw on the cowboy way and a profound faith in Christ to recover the will to live and the love of his life.
Terror at Bigfoot Pond:Terror at Bigfoot Pond, an independent feature film, is produced by The Hollywood Connection, LLC and filmed in Canjilon, Cebolla, Tierra Amarilla, El Vado and Rio Arriba County in 2019 and 2020.
Directed and produced by David Rambaldi, who said, “New Mexico is just the most beautiful state to shoot in. I’ll be filming my next movie here too.”
The production employed 14 New Mexico crew members and 9 principal actors, including Emerald Albritton, Markus Devries, Tome Trujillo, Shoshanah Gilbert, Scarlett Hotovec, Robin Jones, Thomas Vigil, Georgia Whittaker, and Genelyn McFarlane.
Terror at Bigfoot Pond
Terror at Bigfoot Pond is the story of four old friends and their boyfriends who meet up at Bigfoot Pond in New Mexico to visit and recover from their first year at college. Planning to go camping for several days, all goes wrong on the first night when Bigfoot kills two of the campers and disables their cars. It is a fight for survival as Bigfoot picks off the remaining campers one at a time. Only one sole woman makes it to sunrise and safety.
[M]otherland: [M]otherland: Out of Many, One, a docuseries pilot produced by LRG Films & Film Nest Studios, is being filmed in Albuquerque and Santa Fe during fall 2020 through spring of 2021.
The film is directed by Jilann Spitzmiller, Lester Rodriguez, and Anna Darrah and produced by Lester Rodriguez and Anna Darrah.
[M]otherland
“The [M]otherland team is very excited to kick off the pilot for this docuseries in our own backyard. All crew members and the two subjects featured in the episode are proud New Mexico residents eager to showcase the Land of Enchantment and its beauty while concurrently telling these captivating stories. New Mexico, we feel, is the perfect start for this journey as it has always proven to be a welcoming state to immigrants from many nations – which is evident in its culturally diverse population, diversity harmoniously intertwined with its breathtaking landscapes.”
The production employed 6 New Mexico crew members.
[M]otherland is a host/subject-driven docuseries, in which Cuban-born host Lester Rodriguez embarks on a curious, nation-wide quest to prove a theory – are there immigrants in the United States from every other single nation in the world? They set out to find, interview, and film a person, or family, from all other countries who currently reside in the U.S. While striking a conversation about their migratory journey, they discovered how these individuals have become integral and valuable members of American society and culture.
The pilot dives into the stories of Paddy Rawal and Jackie Zamora. Paddy Rawal is a professional chef from India and owner of the popular Indian restaurant Raaga-Go in Santa Fe. Paddy has managed several projects in the hospitality field at an international level throughout the years. Earlier this year he appeared on a Food Network episode of Beat Bobby Flay, in which he beat Bobby Flay on his own show.
Jackie Zamora is a Peruvian-born vocalist in several bands in Albuquerque. She is a dedicated mother, speaks multiple languages, and works as a project manager for one of New Mexico’s most notable construction companies. One of her bands, Baracutanga, penned and filmed the music video for one of the theme songs for Albuquerque’s New Mexico United USL soccer team.
Harem Complex Part 1
Harem Complex Part 1 is an independent feature film produced by DoubleSyte Films LLC, and filmed in Santa Fe in February of 2020 and 2021.
The film is directed by Freedom Hopkins and produced by Amy Mann. The team utilized 16mm black and white film and combined the aesthetic of Japanese anime and French New Wave films.
“The entire cast and crew are honored to be part of this project with such a unique vision from the director. Filming in New Mexico was magical. The state offers so many beautiful landscapes and looks that are ideal for filmmaking. This creative team will be back to tell more stories and to share our talents with the world,” Mann said.
The production employed 10 New Mexico crew members, and 5 New Mexico principal actors.
Harem Complex stars Barbie Robertson (Daybreak, Godless, Interrogation, Longmire), Freedom Hopkins, Piper Kennedy, Iris Cervantes, and Lauren Poole (Better Call Saul, Interrogation). Harem Complex is a modern love story that revolves around the growing complexity of a young couple’s relationship. High school sweethearts, Jamey and Chiara, appear to be doing just fine until a crush from Chiara’s past introduces them to polyamory. Can free love cure the quiet discontent in their relationship, or will it pull them apart?
Land of Dreams
Land of Dreams is an independent feature film produced by Land of Dreams LLC, filmed in Albuquerque, Playas, Anton Chico, Madrid, and Lemitar in October 2020.
The film is directed by Shirin Neshat and Shoja Arazi (Women Without Men, Looking for Oum Kulthum) and produced by Sol Tryon of Giddy Up Creative with Amir Hamz and Christian Springer of Bon Voyage Films. Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Matt Dillon (Drugstore Cowboy), William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia), Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet), Christopher McDonald (Happy Gilmore), Joaquim de Ameida (Clear and Present Danger), Robin Bartlett (City of Angels), Gaius Charles (Friday Night Lights), and Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) appear in the film.
“New Mexico has so much to offer film productions, not just the amazing locations, but experienced crews and a thriving industry as well,” Tryon said.
The production employed approximately 40 New Mexico crew members, 20 principal New Mexico actors, and 180 New Mexico background talent.
Land of Dreams is a political satire set in the near future where America has closed its borders.
The Wrong Guy
The Wrong Guy is an independent short film produced by Push Start Films & Whippersnapper Productions and filmed in Albuquerque in February of 2021.
The film is directed by Alejandro Montoya Marin (Millennium Bugs, Monday) and produced by Tiffany Sherie Neeley (Millennium Bugs, The Divorce).
“New Mexico is a film-friendly state that makes independent filmmaking not only possible but accelerated,” Sherie Neeley said.
The production employed approximately 40 New Mexico crew members, 10 New Mexico principal actors, and 10 New Mexico background talent.
The Wrong Guy stars Kirk Fox (Parks and Recreation, Forgetting Sarah Marshal), James Dumont (Righteous Gemstones, Spencer Confidential), John Kaler (Perps, Blood Positive), and Jamie Bernadette (I Spit on Your Grave, NCIS: New Orleans). After a mild altercation that could have ended in a fatal car crash, the affected decides to take the law into his own hands. Little does he know, the person that caused the near-critical accident is an ex-federal agent who will stop at nothing to seek his own revenge.
Third Story Automotive
Third Story Automotive is a commercial for Volkswagon produced by Third Story Films LLC, filmed in Taos and Albuquerque, New Mexico in the fall of 2020.
The commercial is directed by Mike Million and Christopher Stahl and produced by Todd Harter.
The production employed approximately 45 New Mexico crew members.
“Filming this car commercial in New Mexico was an amazing experience. Not only are the locations beautiful across the state, but the local crew is top-notch and a pleasure to work with.”
The commercial can be viewed at:
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