Lightning Fast Searches on CREW and PRODUCTION SUPPORT/PERSONAL SERVICES!

We've made some serious improvements to crewnewmexico.com this week, and we're sure you'll approve of the results. Starting with the CREW and SUPPORT sections of the site, we've put the search results on hi-test, delivering lighting-fast results in a new and improved format.

Now instead of the same member appearing multiple times in search results (1x for each skill, and 1 x for each Union affiliation), they are listed only 1x, but with all of their skills and unions listed together. Now you'll be able to see who's who and what they do with much greater efficiency.

We appreciate your patience during this change, and look forward to your comments. We'll be making the same changes to the rest of the site this week!

Upcoming Events for New Mexico Women in Film

MWIF & IATSE LOCAL 480 FILM PREMIERE – APRIL 26TH:

New Mexico Women in Film and IATSE Local 480 proudly present the New Mexico premier of a made-in-New Mexico Film:

"NOT FORGOTTEN" Directed by Dror Soref

WHEN: Sunday, April 26, at 6pm.

WHERE: The Film Museum, (formerly the Jean Cocteau) 418 Montezuma Ave. Santa Fe

There will be a Q&A after the screening with Director Dror Soref, followed by a cash bar Reception at The Cowgirl Hall of Fame, 319 S Guadalupe St., Santa Fe.

COST: “Not Forgotten” Crew & New Mexico Women in Film Members are admitted free;
Guest admission is $10.00

Cost of admission is tax deductible, with proceeds to benefit the NMWIF Public Service Announcement Project Fund, which will allow us to produce a PSA for another NM non-profit. Past NMWIF PSA recipients include the Santa Fe Rape Crisis & Trauma Treatment Center.

www.notforgottenmovie.com

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NMWIF 1st ANNUAL ATHENA AWARDS CEREMONY – May 17th:

The 1st Annual Athena Awards for Excellence in Screenwriting, sponsored by New Mexico Women in Film and the NMWIF Writers' Group, will be presented on Sunday, May 17th at 6PM at the James A. Little Theatre at the New Mexico School for the Deaf in Santa Fe.

The finalists in the short screenwriting competition will be judged blindly by a panel of top industry professionals, including Emmy Award-winning writer Kirk Ellis, writer/producer for “John Adams”, and writing team Noni White and Robert (Bob) Tzudiker, who have been judges for the Emmy’s and the Oscars. The top 3 winning pieces will be read by professional actors.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be a Reception following the ceremony (no alcohol). Dress is black-tie optional.

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NMWIF SCREENING & FUNDRAISER: “BLACK & WHITE NIGHTS” WITH SPECIAL GUEST BARBARA ORBISON – MAY 23RD :

Enjoy a very special evening when NMWIF hosts a screening of Barbara Orbison’s film “Black & White Nights”, the fabulous musical documentary about her husband, Roy Orbison, followed by an on-stage interview with Barbara. Don’t miss the chance to see this rock ‘n roll legend singing with his many famous musician friends, on the big screen at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe. There will be exciting door prizes, the newest compilation CD of Roy’s greatest hits, and much more! Support NMWIF’s PSA Fund and help us help our community. Mark your calendar for May 23rd!

WHEN: Saturday, May 23rd, 7:30pm

WHERE: The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe

COST: Tickets are $20.00, and will be available at the Lensic Box Office or by phone at 505-988-1234 or www.TicketsSantaFe.org

Cost of admission is tax deductible, with proceeds to benefit the NMWIF Public Service Announcement Project Fund, which will allow us to produce a PSA for another NM non-profit. Past NMWIF PSA recipients include the Santa Fe Rape Crisis & Trauma Treatment Center.

New Member Update for the Week of 4.13/20

New Mexico is flush with amazing support services for the film industry - from direct production support to people who help you in your personal life. Watch this week as add lots of new companies and individuals to our database. As always, please let them know you heard about them on crewnewmexico.com!

• David Renner of High Lonesome Sound. Talented Sound Mixer.
• The amazing Katie Douthit! Department Head for Hair, and for makeup, instructor at Santa Fe Community College, and a director of New Mexico Women in Film.
• Big welcome to Blue Sky Designs of ABQ. They provide machining services, prop fabrication, metalworking, and plastic and metal fabrication! Props and transo take note - These guys are you newest best friend.
  
• Super-Member Margaret Knight joins crewnewmexico.com! She's an assistant production manager, production office coordinator, print and advertising producer, production manager, production office coordinator! Oh Yeah Look Out!
  
• Sam Levy of Rio Grande Insurance - Full production coverage for your NM Films - E&O, Producer's Risk, Workers Comp, Liability, homeowner, etc.
  
• Graphic Designer Kevin Brown of Kevin Brown Studios! Very talented, and the winner of the crewnewmexico.com Radio Logo Contest!
  
• Coffee For Your Business - mobile gourmet coffee and specialty beverage units for your production office (or any office) and craft service trucks/carts!
  
• Production housing at the Super 8 in Belen!
• Production housing at the Super 8 in Roswell!
• Production housing at the Super 8 in Santa Fe!
  
• The talented 1st AD Dennis Crow - http://www.crewnewmexico.com/denniscrow!
  
• Environmental Consultant for the New Mexico Film Industry Dee Sanders of URS Corporation!
  
• PES Payroll Inc. Production payroll and accounting services for the NM Film industry.
• Vanessie of Santa Fe! Amazing dining and the classiest, sweetest place in town for a wrap party!
  
• New Mexico 1st AD Steve Marvin!
  
• Actor Kevin Brown!
  
• Headshot Photograher Clare Lighton! In Santa Fe!
  
• Producer's Assistant, office and production PA and grip - Paula Foster!
  
• Cara Cress of Cress Insurance in ABQ. Production Insurance for the New Mexico film industry!
• Welcome ABQ Yoga Instructor and personal trainer Mindy Caplan!
• Welcome Computer Repair Tech, Computer Networking, and Web Developer - Michael Mandell of Santa Fe Software!
  
• Boom Operator and Utility Sound Tech Steven Willer!
  
• Santa Fe Realtor and Relocation specialist Jill Averill! (profiles coming soon!)
  

The crewnewmexico.com Stimulus Package!

Thinking about getting listed on crewnewmexico.com? Well here's a little stimulus package to give you that final push - Join us by April 22nd and save a whopping 50% on an annual listing!

crewnewmexico.com is over 300 cast, crew, and film-supporting vendors strong. With a fully editable business or crew profile, and an easy-to-search site, you'll be taking a big step towards promoting your goods and services direct to the industry.

We're searched by over 5,000 visitors per month, and use our network to make sure everyone in the industry knows who you are and what you do.

Simply enter STIM50 in the promo line during registration for your savings, or contact us to get signed up over the phone (505) 930-0443. We also invite you to come on down to our Film Industry Happy Hour this Thursday at O'Niell's Pub in ABQ from 6-10pm and we can help you in person.

Savings this good won't come around again any time soon, so join today!

Legacy to Screen in Santa Fe

Mayor David Coss will introduce a free screening of the documentary, Legacy – Generations of Family Business at the Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave. on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 pm. Produced by Jim Howard, the film portrays the stories and future prospects of families running businesses over multiple generations.

One-third of family enterprises survive the transition from founder to the second generation. This extraordinarily low survival rate marks an alarming decline. A discussion will follow the 30-minute film to explore the concern surrounding Santa Fe businesses, and to record ideas and actions we can take to help build thriving local economies and vibrant communities. 505-955-1723. jhnamaste@myfairpoint.net

Cool New Film Classes at Santa Fe Community College!

Santa Fe Community College late starting Spring 2009 courses:

Film Crew Seminars:

FILM 270 09/CRN 31480 – Seminar: Screenwriting Workshop – Dates, 5/1 through 5/3; Times: Friday, 5/1 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday/Sunday, 5/2-5/3 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 2 credits. Instructor: Terry Borst. In-state/in-district tuition cost $124.20.

FILM 270 11/CRN 31503 – Seminar: Production Assistant Workshop – Date: 5/2, Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, .5 credits. Instructor: Aton Walpole. In-state/in-district tuition cost $38.55.

You must be a registered credit student at SFCC which can be done with no application fee at www.sfccnm.edu (just follow the new student links)

Click here for more info or e-mail filminfo@sfccnm.edu or call Sandra at 428-1421

New Member Update for The Week of 4.6

Hi Everyone! As you know we always like to give a big welcome and special mention to the newest member/advertisers on crewnewmexico.com. It's our way of helping introduce to you amazing array of resources available to you as film professionals, whether its for your personal lives, or for the lives of your productions. You're always welcome to contact us directly if you need assistance or guidance in finding what you need for your production.

• Great new furnished rental right in Nob Hill!
  
• Frank Warmath and his great new lodging listing! Watch for more details.
• Great new furnished rental offered by Garrett VeneKlasen. Watch for more details.
  
• Realtor De Ann Ottaway (we wrote about this last week but we're so excited we have to say it again) who's listing the historic Fred Harvey Hotel in Las Vegas, NM!
• Santa Fe Realtor Nancy Chiriboga, who's listing the amazing property Inn of the Turquoise Bear in Santa Fe.
  

Film Crew Training - Check It Out

The New Mexico Film Office is offering an orientation session on its program to retrain laid off workers for the film industry.

The Film Office and the Department of Workforce Solutions will offer a second session on the Retrain and Sustain film crew training program on April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Kachina Ballroom at the Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Dr. The session is being presented in conjunction with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480.

The session is free, but attendees must RSVP. The objective is to provide information about how experienced carpenters, painters, sheet metal fabricators, welders and landscapers can transfer those job skills into opportunities with the film industry, which is booming here in large part because of generous state tax incentives.

The event is not a job fair, but an informational seminar. Four film crew professionals will discuss their craft and session attendees will be offered an opportunity to sign up for specific training that is currently being organized.

To register, send an e-mail to info@nmfilm.com or call (505) 476-5603.

Great News (for us) - Article on the BBC

The New Mexico film industry is not just a local phenomenon. We're known around the world as a film "hotspot," and we continue on as one of the state's fastest growing industries. Read on.

Los Angeles, the self-proclaimed movie capital of the world, is facing its biggest crisis in the history of film-making .

Hollywood is being snubbed by its own creative talent. There is something of a stampede by the entertainment industry to get out of town.

Long before the global economic downturn kicked in, film-makers were upping sticks and leaving Los Angeles for more cost-effective locations to shoot their movies.

Canada was one of the first countries to benefit from Hollywood's so-called runaway productions, but now the competition is closer to home.

More than 40 US states are offering film-makers tantalising financial incentives, such as rebates and tax-free loans, to make the next blockbuster in their backyard.

To read the full article click here

New Member Update for the Week of 3.31

As always, we like to give a warm welcome to all of the newest members of the New Mexico Film Directory on crewnewmexico.com. When you list here on our site, you're putting yourself right on industry radar - We make sure everyone knows who you are and what you do! So. . . a big shout-out to:

• The Spa at Encantado Resort! - Total pampering and A-List treatment for film professionals. The Encantado Resort is reaching out to the film world in a big way, and with good reason. Exclusive and private accommodations, amazing dining at Terra, fabulous film location, a yoga studio, pool, and A-list concierge services, including a downtown Santa Fe "base camp" where you can work, relax, and await the shuttle back to the resort. Very cool.
  
• Santa Fe Realtor Nancy Chiriboga offering an amazing, historic investment property, the Inn at the Turquoise Bear on Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe.
  
• Santa Fe and Santa Fe County Realtor De Ann Ottaway, who's listing the amazing Fred Harvey La Castaneda Hotel in Las Vegas, NM. The hotel is a favorite filming location - in fact, we filmed there just last year on Run For Her Life! If you've filmed up in Las Vegas, you're probably familar with the hotel. Watch for more information soon!
  
• Hunter Lumber - Major providers of lumber and construction supplies to the New Mexico Film Industry. They've worked on almost every production in NM over the last several years - from huge to small. Locally owned, fully dedicated to their film customers. And they just celebrated 50 years in business!
  
• American Power - Production Support Company! Generator rentals, video assist kits, lighting equipment rentals and more. Great company!
• 3-D and Visual Effects Artist Andrea Carvey!
• And watch out for 2 new graphic designers and several more realtors coming on board this week!