Northern New Mexico Film & TV Blog

New articles posted every Thursday from New Mexico’s emerging Media Industry

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Essential Skills for Background Actors
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Essential Skills for Background Actors

December 11, 2025

This week we had the excitement in Raton of our historic streets and local hangouts transforming into the vibrant, moving backdrop for a major production. When a film like The Chaperones sets up shop, our townspeople get a front-row seat—and sometimes, a spot in the shot—as Background Artists (or extras).

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Navigating the Media Landscape: Top 10 Careers Hiring in 2025
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Navigating the Media Landscape: Top 10 Careers Hiring in 2025

September 4, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that a digital-first approach, powered by data and focused on immersive experiences, is the new standard. For anyone looking to enter or advance within this dynamic field, understanding the most in-demand roles is not just smart—it’s essential.

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What is a Grip in Filmmaking?
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What is a Grip in Filmmaking?

June 20, 2024

Grips: The unsung heroes who ensure cameras, lighting, and other gear are securely positioned to capture the director's vision.

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  • Clapperboard held by a person on a desert landscape with mountains in the background, indicating a film scene being shot.

    101s

    Learning the foundations of filmmaking one blog at a time

    101s
  • Inside a movie theater auditorium with people seated, facing a large screen displaying a poster for the Ratón Pass Film Fest, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, with free admission and times from 1 PM to 7 PM.

    Filmmaking in New Mexico

    Highlighting the media industry in the Land of Enchantment

    New Mexico
  • A television studio with a digital stage and four people, three women and one man, preparing for a broadcast. The stage has a large LED screen background with logos and modern lighting.

    Extended Reality (XR)

    Articles highlighting VR, AR, MR, and other XR technologies.

    XR
  • Colorful textured letter A and letter I standing on a neutral surface, with a gradient background.

    Generative AI

    Develop your skills with groundbreaking technology

    Gen AI
  • Person typing on a laptop with a document on the screen, crumpled papers, and a pen on a desk.

    Scriptwriting

    Every amazing media project begins with a great idea

    Scriptwriting
  • Camera filming a banquet hall with decorated tables and chairs.

    Skills Series

    Utilizing skills you already have into building a career in media

    Skills