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Tom Schuch,
"Dear SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Members; The new year has sprung! This year is already looking to be a
record-breaker in terms of total production. There are at least eight
feature films on the slate this spring plus new and returning TV series.
And, like the past several years, New Mexico actors are being
considered for recurring roles. It’s a great time to be an actor in New
Mexico!"
"Here’s what’s been happening for us over the past several months"
"Take 1 - We celebrated the SAG Awards in late January at a new venue
for us, the Albuquerque Country Club. It’s always fun to meet face to
face with fellow members for what has always been a lovely soiree. The
venue was classy, the food was excellent and it appeared a good time was
had by all."
"Take 2 - A couple weeks later, we set up a table at Film & Media
Day at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. This year’s celebration of our local
industry was packed and attended by several thousand people over the
course of the day. Many of our members stopped by to say hello, and we
had the opportunity to chat with pre-members, who had questions about
the benefits of membership and how to join. Actor Chris Browning, a
former Taos resident, was our guest speaker and expressed his gratitude
and enthusiasm for his success, which had its beginnings in the New
Mexico film and television industry. Also, SAG-AFTRA Regional Education
& Outreach Liaison Cynthia Williams conducted a very informative
workshop regarding our low budget contracts. In attendance was a sizable
number of serious independent filmmakers. I hope to see their films
being produced and shot here soon."
"Take 3 - We will be having our general membership meeting on Saturday
April 1, 2017, at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North (5151 San
Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109). SAG-AFTRA Director of
Professional Representatives Xochitl Cerda will be joining us to
present Working with Your Franchised Talent Agent: Best Practices. Membership meetings are a great way to meet your fellow union
members, ask questions and get involved. The meeting will be held from
1–3 p.m. Hope to see you there!"
"Take 4 - Finally, an exciting announcement: We have been working very
hard to develop a list of local businesses that would be willing to
offer discounts to our paid-up, current members. This is a concerted
attempt to offer more benefits to our members and support local New
Mexico businesses at the same time. The listing of discounts can be
found at the end of this newsletter, on your new member app and on the
website."
"That’s it for now. Many thanks to your SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local
Board for their continued hard work and to all of our members who are
making New Mexico a great place to shoot."
See you on the set!
Sincerely,
President, SAG-AFTRA New Mexico Local Board
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