Director McG Talks About Terminator Salvation

Sporting a dark purple suit at the press day for Terminator Salvation, director McG was so eager to talk to press about his latest project that he came in excitedly asking the room full of reporters what we all thought of the movie. As he sat down, the engaging director noticed a journalist wearing a T-shirt with an old record on it and started the interview on his own by talking about how he missed record stores and how that tied into the film.

"Hi guys, I have a Technics turntable. This film has a lot to do with progress and there's progress and de-progress, and I would consider the death of the record shop not progress. I'm not kidding. I love iTunes like the next guy, but I love sifting through the racks and finding records. I wanted the film, in fact, to feel very tactile, so we built everything and ultimately blew it up."

To see the full content of the interview, click here.

Casting Call for The Resident - Starring Hillary Swank

The Resident, staring Hillary Swank, is looking for a male guitar player, 11 to 13 years old. This is a paid position. Please email a photo with your name, phone number and experience to Elizabeth Gabel Casting - Tell them you heard about it on crewnewmexico.com!

SAG Hardliners' Picnic No Walk in the Park

What if you held a picnic and nobody came? That’s almost where Membership First found itself yesterday. A beautiful day, a heavily promoted event, yet the SAG faction was only able to draw about 70 people to its Griffith Park / LA Zoo shindig, reports Variety.

SAG President Alan Rosenberg, who spoke at the picnic cum rally, predicted “a good chance” of defeat for the pending TV/theatrical deal, but that seems unlikely if MF can only attract a handful of members to an event in LA, considered the group’s stronghold. The ballots go out tomorrow (Tuesday the 19th), with a June 9 return date, so we’ll know in a few weeks whether the MF tigers still roar or whether they’ve turned to paper.

From the Digital Media Law Blog by J Handel - Great source of info for film and media related issues, especially SAG!

Team crewnewmexico.com Joins the 48 Hour Film Project

We're thrilled to have signed up for the 48 Hour Film Project Albuquerque, and we plan to put together an extraordinary team for this year's event.

If you're not familiar with the Project, here's the summary. Make a movie. In 48 Hours. And have no idea beforehand what the movie is going to be about. Here's a link to the site to learn more.

It's an excellent opportunity for those new to film to get their toes wet, and for seasoned professionals to be involved in something fun, intense, and creative. We recommend getting involved if you're interested in film -- consider volunteering for a team.

We welcome your inquiries in advance, but our team is going to be composed only of the individuals and businesses that are listed on crewnewmexico.com. If you're a member of our directory, and want to get involved, drop us an email at 48hour@crewnewmexico.com (tho you'll be hearing from us shortly).

If you're interested in getting listed on crewnewmexico.com, and getting massive exposure for yourself or your business to the New Mexico film industry, click here to learn more and get signed up! Does crewnewmexico.com work? Absolutely! With nearly 9,000 visitors per month, dozens of transactions a week, and personal referrals from our office to the industry, its the leading thing you can do to for your career or business. No set-up charges, no monthly fees - just an affordable, incredibly effective networking tool for a small investment!

Robert Redford Brings Sundance to New Mexico - Big News!

New Mexico’s film industry is getting some more star power, courtesy of Robert Redford.

The actor and director joined Gov. Bill Richardson Thursday to announce an initiative called Sundance in New Mexico.

Redford founded the Sundance Institute in Utah in 1981. The nonprofit organization fosters the development of original storytelling for film and theater. It is known internationally for its artistic development programs for directors, screenwriters, producers, film composers, playwrights and theater artists.

Sundance will partner with the Department of Cultural Affairs and the New Mexico Film Office to create and expand upon training programs in film, the arts and the environment. The programs will target American Indian and Hispanic filmmakers.

Sundance New Mexico will be based at Los Luceros, a 148-acre ranch complex north of Española. The Department of Cultural Affairs bought Los Luceros last year from the family of Frank and Ann Cabot, relatives of Mary Cabot Wheelwright. . .

See the full content of the article by clicking here.

The Dish on Some of the Latest SAG/AFTRA Stuff from Jonathan Handel's Digital Media Law Blog

SAG’s Hollywood branch, dominated by the hardline Membership First faction, has passed a motion forming a task force to explore “acquisition of actors of AFTRA,” reports SAGWatch. The purpose of the awkwardly-phrased motion is evidently to eliminate AFTRA’s jurisdiction over television acting (long a stated goal of MF), leaving it with only broadcasters (newscasters, weather reporters, etc.), singers and others, but not actors. To the same end, various MF-ers, including some who supported the motion, are running in the now-in-progress AFTRA board elections, the better to dismantle AFTRA from within.

All in all, it’s yet another anti-AFTRA campaign, courtesy of the faction whose record of accomplishment includes no ratified contracts, continued opposition to the approved deal on the table, a ten month stalemate, a national board meeting featuring a 28-hour filibuster, a lawsuit against their own union (which continues to this day despite rejection at both the trial and appellate levels), a gaping budget deficit, a loss of almost all pilots and new series to AFTRA, contract rates that are lower than AFTRA’s and will continue to be so for at least the next two years, a loss of tens of millions of dollars in wages to date (due to lower rates in effect during the stalemate), a virtual halt to studio theatrical production for the duration of the stalemate, denigration of the union’s own membership as “frightened little children” and of the union’s own lawyers as “liars,” continued factionalism and infighting, disparagement of AFTRA as a “scumbag union,” and the fostering of enmity from members of other unions (particularly IATSE, obviously AFTRA, and, no doubt, the DGA) throughout the industry. Quite a platform for the upcoming SAG elections.

The 48 Hour Film Project is Back!!!

The 2009 Albuquerque 48 Hour Film Project will take place July 10-12, and registration opens May 14!

The 48 Hour Film Project is a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles, hone your production skills, and test your mental mettle.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS! In one wild, sleepless weekend, you and your A-Team will make a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch. In 48 hours. On Friday, July 10, you'll draw your genre from the cruel hat of fate. You'll then get a character, prop, and line of dialogue to include in your movie. Forty eight hours later, on Sunday, July 12, the movie must be complete.
All films will then be shown on the big screen at The KiMo Theatre!

WHAT CAN I WIN?

The winning Albuquerque film will win a trophy and a copy of Movie Magic Screenwriter Software. This team will also compete against other city winners for a chance to win a Panasonic HPX 170 HD camera and $3000!

The Albuquerque Winner will be also be screened at Filmapalooza, the official 48HFP Awards Weekend, at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Convention in Las Vegas.

And, if that's not enough, you have a chance of being one of the top city winning films which will screen at Cannes Film Festival!

HOW DO I SIGN UP OR JOIN A TEAM?
Sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/albuquerque/

Space will be limited this year, so sign up early! Sign up early, and you will also receive a discount for early bird registration - $135. (Discounted from the $155 regular fee).

For more info about the 48 Hour Film Project, or to join a team (as talent or crew) check out the website http://www.48hourfilm.com/join/?city=albuquerque and click on the "Join" link. Also, stay tuned for Meet and Greet happy hours, which will help you form and join teams.

What are you waiting for?

Every second counts when you only have 48 hours to make a film...

The Accolade Competition - Call for Entries!

Call for Entries ~ Accolade Named Among Top 25 Festivals

Deadline: May 29, 2009

Information: www.TheAccolade.net

Now in its seventh year, top-tier, international awards competition, The Accolade, announces its Call for Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers.

The Accolade is a non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices.

Most importantly, The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve. That is what The Accolade is all about: helping winners of this coveted award achieve recognition and distribution opportunities.

Every filmmaker, television producer and videographer wants credibility associated with their work and buzz about their productions. The Accolade sends information about Accolade winners via email to over 28,000 industry professionals. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation process by buyers and distributors, inspiring confidence that winning productions are of high quality.

Quality and creativity are celebrated in three levels of awards: Best of Show, Award of Excellence and Award of Merit. Best of Show honors are granted only if worthy productions are discovered. Likewise, no more than 15% of entries are granted Awards of Excellence. Notable artistic and technical productions are recognized at the Award of Merit level. Annually, a special award is given to a production that makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort.

The Accolade receives entries from all over the world: Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the United States.

MovieMaker Magazine recently included The Accolade among the Top 25 Festivals "Worth The Entry Fee." The article said, "Past participants can't stop raving about the professional opportunities participation in this event has generated for their work."
Go to www.TheAccolade.net for rules and entry form.

Santa Fe Community College Program Showcase

Thursday, May 14, 2009
6:00 – 10:00 pm

THURSDAY MAY 14, 2009
THE SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FILM SHOWCASE
AT THE IAIA AUDITORIUM ON THE CAMPUS OF THE INSTIUTE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ART

6:00 PM - OPEN LOBBY – MEET STUDENTS AND FACULTY
6:30 PM - FILM PROGRAM SHOWCASE
(View films made by students in editing, production and documentary classes)
8:00 PM - INTERMISSION
8:30PM - FILM TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM FILM FESTIVAL
(View projects completed by the film crew classes at SFCC)
9:30 PM - Q&A WITH PRODUCERS AND DIRECTOR

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE TO SUPPORT FOCUS FORUM, SFCC PREMIERE STUDENT FILM CLUB

FOR MORE INFO AND DIRECTIONS, EMAIL FILMINFO@SFCCNM.EDU
OR CALL 428-1421

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!
  

Real Estate for the New Mexico Film Industry? Absolutely!

One of the best things about the film industry is the way in which is has a wide-ranging impact on the economy - and that includes the real estate market. There are several ways that realtors and property owners/managers can open up their marketing efforts to the film industry - it just takes understanding your market!

• Firstly, there's your every-day home sales. The average film worker earns $20,000+ more per year than the average New Mexican. They are a migrant bunch, with a large swath of LA and New York based filmmakers making New Mexico their new home. With real estate prices significantly lower here (at least in the ABQ market), and high wage jobs, film professionals are an excellent home-buying demographic. From grips to studio executives, film professionals are moving to New Mexico. Here's a realtor listing page.
  
• Second. List properties as filming locations (earn $500 - several thousand $ per day, depending on the film, the property, the duration, and the size of the production.) Productions carry at least a $1 million bond to take care of any damages that occur during the shoot, but quite frequently your location will look better after the production leaves than before they arrived! That's because they'll sometimes re-paint or re-plaster, fix up the landscaping, (all with your express permission, of course). You'll work with a locations manager who is essentially the liasion between you and the production - and they'll make sure everything goes smoothly. Any any kind of property can make a great location: residential, commerical, ranch, factory, vacant lot - you name it! See our Locations section to see some listings!
  
• Consider marketing your home as a furnished rental. Whether its for the Above the Line film crew, or just film professionals coming to town for business or play, furnished rentals are a very common element of production housing, and a great way to generate income for an investment property. Search our furnished rentals database now!
• Commercial properties - do you have an open commercial/industral space that can be used as a temporary production office? The film industry needs office space for their productions; leases are typically short-term (3-6 months). Helpful things are: plenty of parking, climate control (obviously), and a flexible amount of space. Some productions just need office space, and some need casting facilities, storage/warehousing, catering/dining spaces, production vehicle parking - it runs the spectrum.
  
• Do you have a commercial property that you think makes a good fit for a film professional, a film business, or film studio? Realtor De Ann Ottaway just listed the historic Fred Harvey Hotel La Castenada in Las Vegas with crewnewmexico.com. A great fit, as the Hotel has been used as a film location - and perhaps it can stay in the film world under new ownership.
• Here's some of the folks who have taken advantage of our current 50% off special for realtors:
• 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.

Whether you're a home owner, or a listing agent, you ought to consider the opportunities available to you now that the film industry has become a sizeable and increasingly established part of the New Mexico economy. In 2007 alone, the film industry itself pumped $250,000,000 into the state - and that doesn't include the expenditures made by film professionals in their personal lives. We're proud to be part of such an exciting industry, and always welcome your inquiries and are happy to do what we can to help get you involved!

Welcome American Power Production Services!

We'd like to give a special welcome to Don Newman and American Power Production Services to the New Mexico Film Directory on crewnewmexico.com.
They provide lots of excellent services to the New Mexico film industry, including: Generator Rentals, Video Assist Services, Video Assist Stations/Equipment Rentals, Lighting Equipment Rentals, and more. In fact, their equipment has been used on the recent New Mexico productions In Plain Sight and Crash. Their video assist package includes:

• Sony 20" CRT Broadcast Color Video Monitors
• Sony Tuners
• Canatrans Video Transmitters
• Dual 7" Hand Held Director's Monitors
• Single 7" Hand Held Director's Monitor
• Lithium Ion Batteries
• 1 Custom Magliner Video Village Cart.
  

Plus, they have the coolest logo. Their profile page is under construction, but you can contact them at 505.344.3900, or 818.822.9200. Let them know you saw them on crewnewmexico.com!

New Member Update for the Week of 3.23

We'd like to give a warm welcome to all of the newest members of the New Mexico Film Directory on crewnewmexico.com. Our online directory features over 300 cast, crew, and film-supporting vendors for the New Mexico Film Industry. Please tell them you heard about them on crewnewmexico.com!

• Big welcome to marketing whiz and President of the Business Development Group, Lucy Rosen. One of New Mexico's leading business development experts, providing full-scale marketing, consulting, PR and event coordination for businesses large and small. Lucy and her group will help you launch, grow, or market your company. True professionals and a highly successful company. While their crew profile is under construction, feel free to view their main website here!
  
• Great Welcome to Don Newman and American Power - Generator rentals, video playback and projection equipment, video display units and much more! A huge resource for your New Mexico production. Profile under construction. Check back soon for more details!
  
• Crossroads Ranch and Rodeo Company - Crossroads provides New Mexico Film Industry with animal rentals, animal wranglers, exotics, movie pets, western movie props - they can even set up an entire rodeo. These guys have been in the animal/rodeo business since 1930, and are a known, trusted provider for the New Mexico film world. Contact Mark Sanchez of Crossroads Ranch for more information for your next production (505) 749-4984
  
• Luis Alvadrez of Upward Motion Personal Training - Exclusive, private, and lavish atmosphere where you can come and enjoy a fun and invigorating workout. Flexible scheduling available to accommodate your bizarre movie life.
• Moonstar - Amazing Santa Fe furnished rental. Super private. Double-gated. Sleeps up to 10. Close to town but country views.
• Beautiful Santa Fe Furnished Rental: http://www.crewnewmexico.com/canyonroadtreasure - contact marilyn@kokoproperty.com for info or to book.
  
• Jane Blume of Desert Sky Communications. Longtime and trusted PR firm for NM. Will help you brand your New Mexico business and keep your message top of mind.
• Christene Reisch of Room by Room. Draper, upholsterer, interior designer, specializing in window treatments and draperies.
  

crewnewmexico.com Member Ivan Wiener of Reel Solutions Makes it to NBC News!

View his profile here: http://www.crewnewmexico.com/reelsolutions
and read the article on KOB here.

The Athena Awards! Submit Now

Announcing the Athena Award Screenwriting Competition sponsored by the NM
Women in Film Writers' Group. Enter your screenplay by April 15th!

The contest is open to all NM residents. The screenplay must have a female protagonist and/or female theme and may be a maximum of 5 pages.

The Contest will be judged blindly by a panel of top industry
professionals, including Kirk Ellis. The award will be presented in May at
an event, during which the top 3 pieces will be read by professional
actors.

Application forms may be downloaded at nmwif.com
Please address all questions to AthenaAward@gmail.com

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We're always here right here at crewnewmexico.com, but you can also find us and stay in touch with us and what's happening in the film industry by being our friend out there on the internet. Come and find us on the following social networking sites:

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• Duke City Fix - crewnewmexico.com - We'll be posting film news and, as always, keeping everyone posted on the achievements and accolates of our film crew, actors, and vendors.
  

And don't forget, if you're a member of crewnewmexico.com, let us know what films or media projects you're working on and we'll post that news around all of our social networking sites and our website. It's our way of helping get the word out on who you are and what you do!

WSIFF to Screen The Land of Space and Time

Award winning filmmakers Michael Lennick and Shirley Guilliford will screen their latest documentary epic, The Land of Space and Time, which spans 1,000 years to explore the space adventure tales launched from the enchanted land of New Mexico.

The 5th Annual White Sands International Film Festival (April 23-26, 2009) will premiere The Land of Space and Time in Alamogordo, New Mexico on April 23rd, 2009 at Allen Theatres Cineplex 10. Award winning filmmakers Michael Lennick and Shirley Guilliford will screen their latest epic, The Land of Space and Time, a documentary that spans more than 1,000 years to tell the anecdote and irony-laden tale of sky and space adventures launched from the enchanted land of New Mexico.

Brilliantly directed by Michael Lennick, The Land of Space and Time is a sophisticated and compelling story of the development of the United States Space Program, within the White Sands area. The film features locations such as Cloudcroft, Alamogordo, Holloman Airforce, and the White Sands Missile Range. "It is bound to fascinate audiences of all types," said Dr. Sam Smiley, professor, and author of Playwriting, The Structure of Action.

For tickets and more information, please visit us online at www.wsiff.com.

Special Welcome to the Sheraton Uptown ABQ

We'd like to give a warm welcome to one of our newest members - the Sheraton Uptown Albuquerque. They've just completed a $20 million remodel and have upped the bar considerably on style and comfort for accommodations in Albuquerque - and they're inviting the film industry to come in for a look. Impeccable rooms, conference space, dining, hip place to hang out and have drinks, great location.

About their rooms, perhaps they can say it best:
"The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown unveiled a 20 million dollar transformation in 2008. Now, each of our 295 guest rooms has been completely reimagined, with everything necessary for a great night’s sleep and a productive workday, including our famous Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed, a state of the art 37" LCD flat screen television, oversized bathroom and amenities, and in-room safe. Our contemporary designed guest rooms also feature wired or wireless High Speed Internet Access, ample workspace, in-room movies, and of course, fresh Starbucks coffee and Tazo teas for the day ahead"

The Uptown would also make an excellent filming location, with its hip new design, clean lines, and welcome attitude to the film industry. We're glad to have them onboard!

crewnewmexico.com News!

• crewnewmexico.com founder Daniel Taras will be giving a talk on Wed. March 18 at the monthly meeting of the National Association of Women Business Owners. The talk, titled "Capture the Moving Picture Industry" provides an introduction to the itinerant film industry, why its here, and how businesses can get involved. For more information, click here!
• Great article by Tom Gibbons on crewnewmexico.com in the online version of Albuquerque Arts! Click here!
• crewnewmexico.com hits the cover of the New Mexico Business Weekly! Check out our great article (please ignore some of the mis-quotes and weird grammar)!
  

New Production Update for the New Mexico Film Industry

Three new productions officially announced for the New Mexico Film Industry! Busy week. And there's lots more to come for 2009!

• Did You Hear About the Morgans?
  
• Stargate: Enterprise
• Crash Season Two

To learn more, visit our Who's Filming Now page on http://www.crewnewmexico.com/newmexicofilms

New Member Update for the Week of 3.9

We'd like to give a warm welcome to all of our new vendors! Please be sure to tell them you heard about them on crewnewmexico.com!

• Amazing furnished rental on Canyon Road! 3 bed, 2.5 bath, right in the heart of the arts district!
  
• The Sheraton Uptown ABQ! Just finished 20 million dollar remodel! Great location in the heart of historic Albuquerque.
  
• Beautiful Santa Fe furnished rental The Miramonte!
  
• The amazing La Entrada Bonita furnished rental compound in Santa Fe - Just across from 10,000 Waves - 5 units!
  
• The beautiful Sandia Courtyard Hotel & Convention Center
  
• The Spa at Encantado Resort! Immaculate, beautiful!
  
• Big Welcome to Ted Slampyak of Storytellers Workshop, Inc! Storyboard Artist!
  
• Big welcome to Aero West Helicopters! Helicopters, Helicopter Mock-ups, SAG Pilots. Tons of movie experience here in New Mexico!
  
• Inn at Santa Fe! Production housing at the south end of Santa Fe. Excellent location if you're shooting at Bonanza Creek, and super easy access to the 25. Great place!
  
• 505 Star Limo! Limo services, car rental, bus rental, airport shuttle, transpo coordination. They're worked on tons of movies! Welcome!
  
• Special welcome to film industry concierge Ivan Wiener of Reel Solutions - Some of their many services include: meet & greet at the airport for executives and talent, luxury transportation, accommodations that include private homes and hotels, 24/7 reservations for restaurants, events and travel, personal assistants, location management, printing services, crew services, housekeeping services, fly fishing, golfing, art and winery tours, hot air ballooning and team building activities.
  
  For additional information about Reel Solutions, please contact Ivan Wiener at 505.350.8572, info@reelsolutionsnm.com or visit their website at www.reelsolutionsnm.com.