NM Offering Awards For Filmmakers

Filmmakers eligible for awards up to $20K

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The New Mexico Film Office is seeking

proposals for a contract award program that provides up to $20,000

for filmmakers to fund original narrative, documentary, animation

and experimental films.

The program is open to all New Mexico filmmakers and awards can

be used toward the completion of existing projects or the

development of new ones.

Gov. Bill Richardson says homegrown filmmakers are key to the

future of the industry in New Mexico. He calls the program an

“important way to support worthy individuals working on promising

projects.”

Applicants are required to provide a service to the state as

part of their contract, such as training others in the industry or

providing mentorship, public screenings or free lectures.

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