Friday, October 29, 2010

crewnewmexico.com Site Visitation Map!


Our Google Advertising, as well as our key-word rich website helps keep crewnewmexico.com the first point of reference and contact for the New Mexico film industry. Click the map below to see the traffic we receive in just two mornings this week.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Amazing Savings for CREW Listees!


So many NM crew have asked if we'd lower our rates or offer more special deals for annual listings. You've told us: We want better rates and need more exposure in the film industry. And we're listening, and will help you to join now.

Now thru November 5th we're offering an unprecedented 50% discount for all listees in the CREW section of our site, and an extra 10% off for the first 25 people to get signed up!

You get your own film website starting at just $32/year* - a serious deal, especially when you consider:
  • You get indexed in google and will be found with a quick online search
  • Your page is live 24/7. No passwords required to view our site
  • You'll be intensively searched from within New Mexico and from film destinations nationwide, including Louisiana, Michigan, and Georgia
  • You can be Union or Non-Union to list with us
  • We get nearly 8,000 site searches per month from around the industry
  • 80% of our listees come back for a 2nd or 3rd year on our site!
Listing with us is a great step towards increased industry visibility and taking control of your film career. To join, simply enter NMCREW in the promo code line during online registration for your savings, or call or email us to get set up!

Congratulations on taking a great step for your film future. We hope you take advantage of this special rate. Join now.

Monday, October 18, 2010

LA-NM Casting Connection Workshop with Venus Kanani, CSA!

SWING VOTE, PASSION PLAY, BEERFEST

If these films sound familiar, then so venus photomight the name VENUS KANANI. She, along with her partner Mary Vernieu at Betty Mae Casting, helped cast these New Mexico-based films.

Rene Russo, Nicholas Cage, Guy Pearce, Megan Fox, Mickey Rourke, Bill Murray, Heather Graham, Kevin Spacey, Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper and many more . . . familiar names that Venus has cast in 17 films since 2009!

She is a pro with tons of working & professional experience to share. Venus has developed an affection for New Mexico actors, and is excited about the opportunity to work with you.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to spend quality time focusing on your auditioning skills with one of the industry's top casting pros, and step out of the workshop with the confidence to truly Nail Your Auditions!

Don't miss this very SPECIAL EVENT! Register today!

See you on set!

The crewnewmexico.com Casting Team

When: Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 13 or 14
10am-5pm (Choose your day!)

Where: Spirit Production Studios
10 Rudy Rodriguez Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87508

Cost: $160! Space is limited!

Click to pay with a credit card or PayPal!

register now

Or, make checks payable and mailed to::
The Natural Act
53 Sandia Haven Dr
Cedar Crest, NM 87008

For more information, questions, or to register via phone, contact Price Hall at (713) 201-1245, or via email at thenaturalact@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

"WHERE DID THEY FILM THAT? ~An Intimate Afternoon with the Region's Top Locations Professionals"


Time: Sunday, October 17 · 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Albuquerque Studios~ Stage 7
5650 University Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM

Zia Pueblo doubles as the MIddle East in "Brothers."
Bobby Foster Road transmutes into a post-apocolyptic hell in "The Book of Eli."
The Sands Motel transforms into a bloodbath in "No Country For Old Men."

Who makes these location choices?
How does New Mexico double for hundreds of places around the world?
How does location affect the look and feel of a story?

Join us to meet our prestigious panel representing Locations from notable film and tv shows such as, COWBOYS AND ALIENS, LEGION, THE KILLER INSIDE ME, GAMER, INHALE, THE SPIRIT, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, THE BOOK OF ELI, CRAZY HEART, TERMINATOR SALVATION, SUNSHINE CLEANING, IN PLAIN SIGHT and BREAKING BAD.

Find out when they are hired and how they are inspired!

Hear about their best AND worst location experiences, and then watch the end result on the projection screen.

Get some inside tips on locations for your own project!

See if Locations could be your next career!

Event Schedule:
3:30PM- 4:00PM Press only

4:00PM- 4:30PM Open to NMWIF members and guests. Mix, mingle, eat and drink!

4:30PM- 5:30PM Panelist presentation with intro by Carrie Wells, Assistant Film Liason, Albuquerque Film Office

5:30PM- 6:00PM Q&A with panel guests


Food and drink from Flying Star Cafe
graciously provided by 1680PR

~Free to NMWIF members, $15 for guests~