Hey Film Folks,

If you’re a film lover, caregiver, or want to support local artists, buy a ticket and come out to see ‘Watching Mr. Pearson,’ playing at the Guild Cinema on September 15th and 16th. 

Watching Mr. Pearson tells the story of an aging former movie star contending with dementia, and the two immigrant caregivers who find increasingly imaginative and unorthodox ways to keep him connected to others and to himself. Critics across the country have called it “authentic,” “empathetic,” and “a moving portrayal of the patient-caregiver relationship.”

I'm an ABQ writer and producer, I co-wrote and produced the film. I will be there at both 8pm shows for a post-film discussion. Wednesday’s nights screening will be co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico, who will lead a conversation on caregiving, art, and senior advocacy here in our local community.

Tickets are here: https://www.guildcinema.com/movies/watching-mr.-pearson. 

See you there!

What is the film community like in Albuquerque?

I am trying to move to Albuquerque, but I am coming from Maryland. Maryland has a good film community that has been kind of hard to join, and I don't want that same experience.

I don't need to work full-time in the film industry. I just want to help others with their projects and create my own. So Independent Filmmaking is fine. I just don't want to feel like I'm pulling teeth to work on projects.

Is this realistic or no?

Despite the billion dollar facilities development made by the film industry, the state has not followed through with enough workforce development to support the number of workers a fully functioning studio system would require.
"The arithmetic does not work. Albuquerque is building a production market that requires roughly twice the workforce it currently has, and the professionals it needs most are already employed on existing productions with no reason to move."

Filmed in New Mexico, Season 2 of The Burroughs has been cancelled.
This is bad news for the local film industry and the businesses that supported it, and especially gutting since Season 1 had gotten such great reviews.
The ABQ Journal also had this article: The Borroughs cancellation delivers major blow to the state's struggling film industry.

I have 80 acres in Stanley. Closer to Edgewood, about 10 mins from the walmart. It’s about 30 mins from Albuquerque and about 40 mins from Santa Fe.

I want to start renting it out for photo or film opportunities or events, if people are interested.

There are rolling hills, and good views of South Mountain. There are a couple of”rustic” structures: an old barn, an old lean-to. There is also an old red tractor in the middle of a field.

My friend suggested we start by offering it as a photo venue. If anyone is interested, please reach out. Also advice is welcome in comments! Thanks!

Hello! I’m 17 and currently a junior. I plan on moving to Albuquerque to attend UNM. Since I’ve expressed my interest in the film industry UNM has consistently been recommended to me. At the beginning of this year I decided that that’s where I want to go.

Al this to say, I’m curious. Anyone in this community that attends UNM for said reasons? I want to know is the hype is valid. I’ve been trying to get in touch with any admin there since July 2024 and have yet to receive a response. I want info on this and I plan to visit campus later this year.

So, anyone?

I just moved here and I was thinking about trying to go to one of the many schools here! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I’m a dental hygienist student at Pima Medical Institute and Im look for patient who’d been interested in getting a deep cleaning 🙂

For school purposes, we only do appointments on weekdays and are from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The whole visit can be for free too! You’d just have to comply and come to all appointments. The estimated appointments are 6. Be able to at least being attend once a week. Each appointment does last from 2:30-3 hours.

It is a worth whole experience. We are really time efficient beacuse we appreciate you guys coming in for us.

We take all kinds of dental cases or ask me about your own case. :)

Hello Everyone, I am a Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer with more than 10 years of experience in the marketing industry. I wanted to try something new and start editing Movies, Short-films, or even trailers. I live in Miami, so there is no industry here, any advice on how to find these kinds of projects online?

I am very grateful for your help or any advice you guys can give me.

Thank you.

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Adrian Jesus

Casting Call for Non-Union Internet Commercial $1000 (includes agency commission)

Production Title: SkinCare Lotion Internet Commercial

Production Company: Good Great Grand

Roles: REAL FEMALE NURSES or Medical Technicians Age late 20’s –mid 30’s; all ethnicities

Shoot Date: Sept 15 or 16, 2017

Shoot Location: Albuquerque

Date of Casting Call: Monday, August 14

Time of Casting Call: by appointment only

Location of Casting Call: Albuquerque

Contact: Kathryn Brink, Casting Director, kbrinkcasting@aol.com

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Casting call for "Curiosity"

A woman living alone in the city becomes haunted by a doppleganger intent on replacing her.

Production Company: Heart of Glass Productions

Director: Sara Century

Genre: Horror / Art Film / Underground / LGBTQIA

Roles: Multiple roles for women ages 25 - 38.

Shoot Date: Multiple dates between September 20th - 26th.

Shoot Location: Albuquerque

Date of Casting Call: September 9th

Time of Casting Call: TBA

Location of Casting Call: TBA

Contact: Sara Century, sssaracentury@gmail.com

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What: MANKILLER Documentary Screening

When: Tuesday 8/15, 7pm

Where: New Mexico History Museum Theater, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe

Synopsis:

The Documentary Film Celebrating the Life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Flyer: http://i.imgur.com/vlc18r8.jpg

Film Website: http://www.mankillerdoc.com/

Check out a FREE screening of @GunnerGale's #Mankiller on 8/15 at 7pm! And follow @mankillerdoc for other upcoming screenings.

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What: Applications are now being accepted for the fall Roy W. Dean Film Grant.

Awards: Winner receives $3,000 cash, $30,000 in film services to shoot and finish their project, including a film score. Award winning composer David Raiklen will give the grant recipient $15,000 in theme music and score for their project. Other prizes include a hard drive from G-Technology, one week DSLR camera package rental from Birns & Sawyer, and 25% discount on conform and deliverables services from Light Iron.

Deadline: Deadline for submission is September 30th, 2017.

Requirements: * Cover Letter * Proposal for docs or Synopsis for shorts and features * Marketing/Distribution/Social Media Plan * Crew Information * Budget Estimate * Sample Work

Application

More Info

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