Sharesale
Entertainment NewsCoronavirus: New Mexico Reps Expect Film Industry To Recover

Coronavirus: New Mexico Reps Expect Film Industry To Recover

Date:

New Mexico film industry experts expect the film industry to recover following the Coronavirus pandemic.

New Mexico’s film industry is rapidly growing. However, like many places around the world, the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic has brought the film business to a standstill. While filming is no longer taking place in the state, studios told KRQE News 13 many productions are confident the film industry will bounce back.

“We’re optimistic we’re going to be busy and that we’re going to be able to get back to work and offer opportunities for work for the film community,” said Garson Studios Managing Director Claudio Ruben. “And just like everyone else, we’re in a holding pattern and waiting for everything to blow through and jumping back in and going for it.”

Garson Studios explains they stopped production on a TV series and a movie that was being produced at their studios. Last year, New Mexico’s film industry brought in $500 million of direct spending into the state. When filming stopped this year, the Economic Development Department Secretary says there will be an expected drop in revenue. But, they are not concerned about the future of New Mexico’s film industry.

“Our Film Office is actually seeing more calls than ever,” said NM Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia Keyes. “We are entertaining a third partner; we’ve had two companies reach out to us recently that want to move out of Los Angeles and Burbank, so we are actually thinking the film and television sector will be the fastest to come back.”

Continue Reading:

Coronavirus: XFL Files for Bankruptcy

Vince McMahon’s XFL has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. XFL had their first debut season and it was the second time a launching a spring professional football league. The league shut down amid the coronavirus…

Coronavirus: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Will Still Film in Atlanta This September

James Gunn reveals ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ production is not delayed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The director of the upcoming ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie and ‘The Suicide Squad’, James Gunn, reveals that…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Ellen Pompeo Says the Coronavirus is “Heartbreaking”

Ellen Pompeo may play a doctor on television on the hit ABC medical drama, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ but, that does not mean she does not care about medical professionals fighting the Coronavirus outbreak. On Friday, Ellen…
spot_img
Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

More like this
Related

The CW’s ‘FOLLOW ME’ Season 3 Open Casting Call

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent...

Broadway’s ‘WICKED’ Open Casting Call

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent...

$1,000+ NBCUniversal / SportsEngine Casting Call for Soccer Players

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent...

$7,500 Postpartum Commercial Campaign Open Casting Call

Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent...