This was recently announced by the New Mexico Film Office, and we wanted to help spread the word: For the third year in a row, the State of New Mexico is sponsoring the New Visions New Mexico Contract Awards, designed to support and promote the work of New Mexico-based directors, producers and writers. They grant a total of $160,000 in contracts, up to $20,000 per project. The money must go toward the creation of narrative films, documentaries, animated and experimental projects. Panavision is providing two prizes, each an in-kind donation toward the rental of motion picture camera equipment (HD, 16mm or 35mm) with a rental value of $10k. You may apply for funds toward the completion of existing projects, or the launching of new ones (one project per filmmaker). An important aspect of your proposal is your plan and ability to give back to the state by training others in the industry – so please be creative, and specific, with your ideas.
For more information, applications, and full details visit the New Mexico Film Office website here.
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And a note from crewnewmexico.com -- If you're a recipient of an award, contact us- we may be interested in helping sponsor your project!
