ABQ Film Industry
“Albuquerque has a lot going for it as a filming location: diverse “looks,” the ability to make a company move between downtown and empty desert in a single day of shooting, and, critically, a terrific labor pool of experienced technicians who make working in this area a huge plus for any project. All that and the special New Mexico light…. and sunsets!”
– Stew Lyons, Producer “Breaking Bad”
Do it all right here in Albuquerque.
Albuquerque is more than an inspired and smart choice for your film project. The city offers a healthy and relaxed lifestyle for those who consider staying longer or returning again and again. Albuquerque is a crossroads where cultures converge and diverse people live together with respect. Albuquerque is where opportunity is born.
Albuquerque – Economic Impact
Film, television, and commercial production in Albuquerque has become a significant part of the creative economy, providing high-paying creative and technical jobs, and indirectly benefiting other industries and businesses in the city. The Albuquerque Film Office supports this rapidly expanding industry by serving as a liaison between City agencies, the local community, and film, television, and commercial productions.
Albuquerque – Premiere Production Hub
- Incentives
- Diverse locations
- Abundant sunshine
- Deep crew base
- 90-minute flight from Los Angeles
Albuquerque – Industry Highlights
2020
Workshops to promote online training “Breaking In” August 2020
2020
Hosted Career Connection event: 7 panels of industry professionals, 300+ in attendance
2020
Released new digital permit process
2020
Hosted Deadline Hollywood’s 1st Hot Spot Conference
2019
SB2 – State Implemented Tax Rebate Incentive, $110M cap, includes games, animation and VFX project
2019
NBCUniversal – $500M – 10-year lease
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
Named Best Places to Live and Work as a Movie Maker, MovieMaker Magazine
2018
Netflix – $1B – 10-year minimum commitment
Netflix New Mexico Filming
The Ridiculous 6
February 2015
Hired 600 New Mexico crew members, 250 New Mexico actors & background
Godless
September 2016
Hired 280 New Mexico crew members, 30 New Mexico actors, 2,350 New Mexico background
Longmire
March 2017
Final season hired 200 New Mexico crew members, 50 New Mexico principal actors, 1,000 New Mexico background
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
September 2017
Hired 188 New Mexico crew members, 16 New Mexico actors, 800 background
Messiah
May 2018
Hired 500 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico actors, 1,800 New Mexico background
Chambers
June 2018
Hired 180 New Mexico crew members, 75 New Mexico actors, 400 New Mexico background
Walk. Ride. Rodeo
July 2018
Hired 60 New Mexico crew members, 20 New Mexico actors, 350 New Mexico background
Source: The NM Film Office