Taos Shortz Film Fest! February 5-7!

Mark you calanders, folks!!!

This years fest is February 5th, 6th and 7th, 2010 at the Kachina Lodge in Taos, N.M.

We will feature 50 + juried short films from around the world.

Films from India, Australia, Spain, Germany, Sweden, England and Canada will be highlighted, as well as films from around the US - many from right here in our home state, New Mexico!

Its time to create your festival schedule.... The Taos Shortz Film fest is just around the corner – and now, you can start the challenging process of figuring out which screenings can’t be missed!
With so many great films to choose from, we’ve made it easier for you to figure out where to start: Log onto www.taosshortz.com online program guide and you’ll find your own personal roadmap to the hidden gems of the festival.

Taos Shortz has partnered with B-Side so you can discover the films that interest you, add them to your personal calendar, and follow the festival buzz to find the highest rated or most anticipated films as well as parties, updates and events...

We look forward to bringing you an unparalleled lineup this year – as well as an unparalleled festival experience.

See you at the movies!

Film Vendor Update

In the last few weeks, we've added nearly 20 of New Mexico's leading film industry vendors to the New Mexico Film Directory on crewnewmexico.com, and welcomed several back for a second year on our site.

It's our pleasure to present to the industry the most-searchable, informative, and dynamic tool for finding information for your production.

You're also always welcome to contact us directly if you need assistance. (505) 930-0443, or info@crewnewmexico.com.

Here's some of the newest vendors on crewnewmexico.com!

• DeWitt Stern - Insurance and Risk Advisory services for many of Hollywood's largest productions and studios, now reaching out to New Mexico-based productions. http://www.crewnewmexico.com/dewittstern
• TC Movie Horses - Providers of horses to New Mexico films for nearly 30 years. Experienced wranglers, and also have a host of old-west props. Ask for Tim Carroll. http://www.crewnewmexico.com/tcmoviehorses
• RACO Leasing - Manufacturers and leasing agents for set service rigs, including P-Mo, wardrobe trailers. Based in NM but serve the industry nationwide.
• Delxue Catering - One of Hollywood's leading production catering companies! Credits include Titanic, Magnolia, The Resident, Men Who Stare at Goats, and hundreds of other productions, both in NM and nationwide! http://www.crewnewmexico.com/deluxecatering
• La Posada de Santa Fe Resort and Spa - A Rock Resort. A-List accommodations right in the heart of Santa Fe. http://www.crewnewmexico.com/laposadadesantafe
• Over the Rainbow Cleaning. With over 25 productions under their belt, they're New Mexico's leading set strike/janitorial companies, with a major focus on being green! http://www.crewnewmexico.com/overtherainbow
• and lots more!
• Be sure to tell them you heard about them on crewnewmexico.com
  

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