Currently working on new Northern New Mexico Projects, looking for new interns and or internship crews, I will be reviewing new youth who wish to learn more about film making and job opportunities . You can find out more about New Mexico Filing jobs with Local Unions and film office.
Local New Mexico Film Union
The film workforce in New Mexico is still looking for crew members, IATSE film union has many training programs, and jobs are excelling. New Mexico Film just had it’s first conference since covid began, people are gathering and public events are being scheduled.
Four feature film s and five television shows are in production this month.
All of New Mexico is excited to participate with new incentive programs for jobs in NM. Security and Production assistance is in high demand, crafty, and hair and make up is in search of new talent. Carpenters are always in demand, however the skill, and safety level has increased.
Each Day is exciting in New Mexico, we are please announce multiple trains programs and job opportunities with union jobs, You can find most of your posting on social media searching job film jobs extras, and film training.
We begin by saying thank you, to all the one’s who came out and trudged with us on this epic adventure. It was not an easy task, with limited training locations and also limited resources, this was one for the books.
Our first production for our NM film community
We focused on word and mission, that reflected what all of us are going through. We never would have imagined the outcome of this year, now we are seeing a future need for stories to be told and sharing lifestyles of the future is upmost imperative.
Our Executive Producer Adrian Chavez Sr was monumental on keeping this show alive, security, and sanitation was how we were able to create such a miracle endeavorer.
Lobo Protective Services LLC developed Sanitation Team for movies sets in NM
Learning was a key element to our mission, we began with understanding some of the gear we work with and build a set for future productions. Special thanks to Serious Grippage and Lighting.
Thank you for your valuable input & instruction for local film makers…
Then we worked our way to understanding procedures in film location, also scouting techniques.
Each times we gathered we began to understand each others personalities, and interests in film, Different departments to understand what department we may like to be in.
Exploring our community to see who is participating in public events, learning how to cope with new regulations in public.
Then we all felt a sigh of relief, knowing we are strong and focused on healing. Each time we Camer together, we began to understanding our opportunity to share good intentions and positive vibrations for healing…
Now we have more Indigenous Film Makers ready to tell their stories, exciting times for all…
Homecoming is, so many words can describe our inspiration to stay strongDuring the summer each one of us we’re dealing family challenges and of course public awareness.
Now we are focusing on empowering all Indigenous Film Makers, we are very excited to begin another project.
Special thanks to Kern Chriswell of the Albuquerque Film Office, and Amber Dodson of NM Film Office. Plus The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, on keeping us up to date on all procedures fo operations. Terry Sloan our making sure we stayed on track, Michelle Melendez, and Maria Brazil of City of Albuquerque Offices. We all performed with out a hitch or his up, considering the obstacles we endured.
THANK YOU ALBUQUERQUE, IT IS YOU WHO GAVE US THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE 0UR DREAMS.
We would like to say this is “Indigenous Heritage Month 2020”
We are working towards a goal at the end of our year, to have a small film crew who can operate in these serious conditions, and tell a story, this summer we chose to trek on in a safe environment. To learn how to become a real film crew. The conditions are carefully reviewed for safety, and compliant to safety regulations. As you will see further into this storyline. You will understand a bit more on how we all have to operate in New Mexico, if we are planning to keep our community safe, and continue to tell stories that inspire us to be strong and resilient.
We combined our video production delivery of the summer 2020, and have begun to record our inspirational reel, for the city of Albuquerque AKA One Albuquerque.
Jul 13, 2020 We begin with understanding protocol for working in safe environment with Lobo Sanitation Team
This is how we present our set, to our cast, and crew, also sponsors, yes we are looking for support to build a solid Indigenous Film Crew, here in New Mexico!
Aug 20, 2020 keeping our m film community safe on sets
We have to be in small pods 6 in order to record on city property
September 26th, 2020 Emileah Lujan Fancy Dancer at Sunrise
Jul 26, 2020 Ricardo Cate’‘ understanding film and set procedure
Project Homecoming is:
Bringing together Indigenous People locally from Albuquerque, NM.
September 26th, 2020Emileah Lujan Hoop Dancer & Crew “REJOICEMENT”
Aug 8, 2020 Understanding your project “CHANGE”
Shooting in playground at the civic center,
September 26th, 2020 QUIET SOLAR SET
10 crew operation, pods of 6 on set…..NO MORE THAN 10 people ON SET safe distance to hot set 30’
Aug 17, 2020 Giving back to our Indigenous COMMUNITY staying safe, and strong.
As per regulations of shooting in New Mexico we have to be very mindful
as to whom we are in contact with…72 hours before we shoot.
Sep 23, 2020 Everyone feels the changes, especially our graduates of 2020 MOVEMENT
FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS PREFERRED…..It states we must not be in big crowds before we shoot. WHATEVER YOU DOING IS WORKING, BE THOUGHTFUL AND CONSIDERATE PLEASE..
September 26th, 2020 Dan Montoya our Set Medic “Thank you for volunteering for our production! Thanks for keeping us safe!
TEMPERATURE WILL BE TAKEN BY THE SET MEDIC WILL BE THERE TO RECORD ALL PARTICIPANTS. At the ENTRANCE AREA
September 26th, 2020 Tiana Jane Cachini Miss Zuni & Mom with Ricardo Cate’
WAIVER WIL BE REQUIRE TO VERBALLY CONFIRM WE ARE ENTERING AT OUR OWN RISK. ..
September 26th, 2020 Emileah Lujan & Ricardo Cate’ @ Civic Center INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
TO DO OUR PART FOR THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY!
THIS IS WHY WE ASK EVERYONE TO BE SAFE BEFORE WE SHOOT.
September 26th, 2020 Safe distancing all day on set LOVE
ONLY 10 PEOPLE WIL BE ALLOWED ON SET AT ONE TIME, PODS OF SIX, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS PRIORITY FOR OUR FUTURE WORKING WITH COMMUNITY.
Be safe and Stay strong….Holy smokes film crew is focused on new career opportunities..
September 26th, 2020 CARMA HARVEY & crew HOPE
WEAR ALL BLACK UNIFORM PLEASE…t-shirt, mask, personal water bottle.
We have had a summer of all summers, not able to gather in crowds, or hug someone. Tough times for sure, my pueblo friends, are saying they miss ceremony. We are all going through this together, as so many have pushed us to the limit. Each day we have grasped another change, or excepted that fact it is tougher than most days.
We are strong and resilient. We are the people, we are the future of happy days.
Fortunately indigenous people know suffering, with major limitations. Now it is an even paying field. Welcome to our word.
Stay Strong Stay Safe We are working on new programs, and scripts. Everyone can do this with us…..
We are excited to announce a New Season of STONE SOOP season 3.4 in 4K soon to be 8K
We begin by announcing our adventures has taken us to new heights, or should I say “we will be expanding our horizon”. We have been asked to do 4K and 8K production for a global television network. We will be highlighted on their new site, as well as, we have ben excepted as a VIP Pioneer production company.
Currently now reaching out to al of our film makers in the Southwest to bump up their game to 4K, if you’re not already doing it. Today we will take our little show that reflect Indigenous Film Makers, and Musicians, to the next level of communication. Storytelling has jest become real as life. with images and sounds delivered to those who have 4K tv’s soon to become 8K by fall of 2021.
Created by Ricardo Cate’
The Moccasin Grapevine says “a new TV station opening in Albuquerque, NM January 1, 2021”. This means jobs will become available for Indigenous films crews. four tv crews and four documentary crews. Holy Smokes Project Film is teaching our first film crew to assists in our first production, “Homecoming is” a 90 second story of how Indigenous people survive and thrive with spirit, and determination to be safe. Quite the story.
Trying on our carbon footprint evidently it has grown since…
At the Capitol Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico on Environment Day, Tuesday, January 28th. Holy Smokes: Project Film lobbies at the capital for sustainable filmmaking during the 2nd session of the 54th legislature. We enjoyed talking with the environmentalists, who were very interested in our project.
Everybody deserves an equal opportunity to recognize and pursue their dreams. A career that a person has a passion for improves their mind, body, and spirit. Earning a decent salary also enhances the quality of a person’s life, and the money goes back into the community via spending, thus supporting other businesses allowing them to grow and flourish.
Film is the ultimate collaborative industry, and HSPF plans to grow it through education by teaching the soft-skills necessary to work on a film set through hands-on classes and real-life experience on film sets.
Local 480 is supporting us by reviewing our curriculum for film training to transfer to jobs with the local 480 Union.
HSPF currently has a pilot program locked in for the Fall of 2021. The students, parents, and educators alike are enthusiastic about our pilot program. The HSPF Program will focus on below the line job opportunities through running a full-fledged film set to create 30-sec shorts and gain set hours to have the chance to join the local 480 and work towards credits to other unions within the film industry. EG: SAG-AFTRA, local 600, teamsters unions, etc.
HSPF will be in attendance at the capitol for Indigenous Day (aka American Indian Day) on February 7th, where we will be lobbying for access to filmmaking for indigenous peoples of New Mexico. On Media Day, February 10th, we are promoting filmmaking education for all New Mexicans with the students and educators of Bernalillo High School in attendance urging legislators to fund the future we need.
To help fund HSPF or learn how to get involved as a vendor to film, as an indigenous filmmaker looking to teach or to see how HSPF can collaborate with a school near you, please contact Nadine Nagamatsu at 917-509-3752 or email at holysmokesprojectfilm@gmail.com
February 7th, 2020 8:00 am to 2:00 pm American Indian Day at the LegislatureNM Indian Affairs Department will address American Indian Day at the Legislature
State Capitol/Rotunda8:30am – 11:30am 100th Bill PartyLocation: Eldorado HotelTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
We will be near the east entrance of the state capitol 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Just look for the Indians shooting film 🙂 12:00 pm @ Press conference
We begin our journey building relations with our state officials and find out how far we can go to find jobs in the film business. Each day we look for job opportunities, but we just don’t have all the skills it takes to get that job.
Thunderbird Group Interns preparing for Local 4800 Union Jobs
The project is an educational program designed to encourage and train Indigenous youth in the inner-workings of filmmaking.
Bernalillo High School Culinary Arts Class for Crafty & Catering
This program will provide a bridge to sustainable careers for indigenous people, while securing and growing the future of the New Mexico film industry. Why do we need this program? What are our goals? Run “Holy Smokes: Project Film” pilot program Train 5,000 individuals to become film professionals Increase the NM film industry workforce to 10,000 people (currently 5k)
NM Film community brings film training to New Mexico
We are providing a platform for all of us to raise our hand and I’m available and get the careers started. This takes time and dedication, as this type of job has heavy lifting and longs hours. We make sure all who are interested in this endeavor. once you find your niche, it is living the dream and helping with amazing being made here in the New Mexico Film Industry.
SOFT SKILLS ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR JOBS IN NEW MEXCIO FILM INDUSTRY
Each day we have reach new pinnacles for operations, we have received much support in the legislative itineraries. February 7th, 2020 for AMERICAN INDIAN DAY, and February 10th for our annual Media Day. These events highlight our directives to assist in building careers, further noted there will be many new jobs created in the next three years. Our goal is top help find 10,000 new jobs for the film industry.
Film careers & storytelling is our business.
Integrating film into New Mexico Film curriculum in an effort to create job opportunities for their graduating students. The program promises to deliver an opportunity for High School students who are not college bound, to be eligible to join the IATSE Local 480 film union upon graduation.
Serious Grippage & Light of Albuquerque, NM, displays film equipment for learning experience
Each educational department within the high school has a transferable skill in the film industry. HSPF is teaching the students of BHS which skills translate and the “what else” they need to know in order to be a successful film professional. Soft skills are necessary in most jobs, but especially in film.
Hands on experience for students in film making
The City of Albuquerque will drive economic development by funding programs for schools in the community. A high school has already been selected in Sandoval County to facilitate the “Holy Smokes: Project Film” pilot program. Students will participate in the required 60 hours to earn access to a union membership upon graduation. Senator Derrick Lente from district 65, will be assisting with “Holy smokes: project film”. A unique community project bringing filmmaking to the indigenous people of New Mexico. Building bridges for career opportunities. New Mexico has a deficit of film professionals. Which is why we lose jobs to other states when outside production companies film in-state. Now is the time to rectify this situation and give New Mexicans a chance to prosper and showcase their talent across the great state of New Mexico.
Thank you for the beginning of our Journey to build jobs in New Mexico
We couldn’t be more thrilled to Welcome the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico (AICCNM) and its members to the film community! The AICC brings Native vendors & small businesses to the table to engage with the burgeoning NM Film Industry in 2020. If you’re “in the biz” you know that hundreds of jobs are created through the filmmaking process. With 23 active studios in the state of New Mexico, the majority of them in the hub of NM film, Albuquerque, the demand is higher than ever for resources. Now is the perfect time to get involved! If you are a small business, this does not discount YOU. In a recent poll taken by the NM Film Office, it was found that most Hollywood Studio productions engage with small businesses versus box stores and franchises. Small businesses have more mobility and are able to work at the neck-break pace of film productions. They also typically source their wares and materials locally, making every penny production spends rebatable through the state. When a film crew is in-town to make a movie they often lease space.
Recent press coverage on HSPF and BHS Pilot Program can be found at:
“For More information or if you would like to see the program in a school near you, contact Nadine Nagamatsu at 917-509-3752 or email at: holysmokesprojectfilm@gmail.com
