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Local President’s Report / Tom Schuch
Dear SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Members,
"Your SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local Board
has been busy, as always, behind the scenes advocating for our
membership. The board consists of a diverse group of dedicated
volunteers elected by you from our local membership. Because of the
continued increase in production volume here in the Land of
Enchantment, our membership continues to grow."
"For many years, actors left New Mexico
to pursue their careers in markets where the opportunities were more
abundant. But, ever since the tax incentives were passed, that trend
has reversed. Actors are staying here, actors are coming back, and
“pre-members” are joining the union. We are now one of the
fastest growing markets in the country. The expectation of
professionalism has also risen with this trend, resulting in more
work days on average throughout our talent pool."
"For those of us who have lived in New
Mexico for at least 10 years, you will remember this being an active
commercial market. Commercials can be a very important part of an
actor’s career, especially financially. Your local organizing
committee is working on a strategy to educate commercial production
companies, ad agencies and advertisers on the advantages of shooting
here. Commercial production is included in our state’s film/TV
incentive program and provides credit for resident actors. It is our
intention to make sure the entities listed above know that we are
open for business!"
"Keep training, keep your focus and,
above all, don’t give up. See you on the set!"
Sincerely,
Tom Schuch -- SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local President
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