Welcome New Mexico Stuntman Michael Walter to crewnewmexico.com!

We would like to introduce all our blog readers to another one of our new members, New Mexico Stuntman Michael Walter of the Albuquerque Stunt Association! Michael is one of the newest New Mexico Film Crew members to join crewnewmeixco.com, and we're thrilled to have him on board. Michael has been a professional stuntman for 30 years now, and has worked on numerous local New Mexico film projects, most recently In Plain Sight and Breaking Bad.

Michael was inducted to the Hollywood Stuntman's Hall of Fame in 1993 is a credited author, producer, director, and stunt coordinator. Michael can operate heavy equipment like motorcycles, boats, and snowmobiles, and has 40 years martial arts experience on top of that! To learn more about Michael Walter check out his full profile at www.crewnewmexico.com/albuquerquestuntassociation.

Welcome Al Goto to crewnewmexico.com!

We would like to give a quick shout out to stuntman and stunt coordinator Al Goto, another one of our new members on crewnewmexico.com! Al has over 24 years experience in the stunt and safety industry, and has worked on several film and TV projects based here in New Mexico, as well as around the country.

Several of his New Mexico film/television stunt credits include Crazy Heart, My One and Only, Swing Vote, In Plain Sight, and Beaking Bad. Al has also worked on big name films and TV series like Windtalkers and Friends.

You can learn more about Al Goto by checking out his full profile at www.crewnewmexico.com/www.algoto.com. You can also visit his personal web page at www.algoto.com.

BE A STUNT PERFORMER!

NEW MEXICO SAG PRESENTS:

"Everything You Wanted to Know About Working as a Stunt Performer in New Mexico"

When: Sunday, October 26, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Nativo Lodge - Albuquerque
6000 Pan American Freeway NE

Registration:
SAG members, RSVP to Tamara Decker at tdecker@sag.org
Non-SAG participants, RSVP to macfacilitations@yahoo.com. No Fee.
You must be a New Mexico resident to attend. Please bring a valid New Mexico driver’s license to show during sign-in at the event. (Voter’s registration or last year’s tax return will also suffice.) (this should also be a reminder to get out and vote!)

Panel has been made available through the Pre-Employment Training Program of the NM State Film Office. All Lectures, Panels, Workshops and Classes are tentative until final approval.
Panelists:
Glenn Hiraoka - SAG National Director for Stunts, Safety, Singers & Dancer Contracts
Al Goto - Stunt Coordinator & Performer
Clint Lilley - Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Man and Principal Performer
Dana Hee - Stunt-double and Performer
Mark Brooks - Stunt Performer
Kaaren Ochoa - First Assistant Director, Unit Production Manager
Julie Crane, Screen Actors Guild New Mexico Branch Executive Director

Moderator: Angelique Midthunder - Casting Director and Stuntwoman