New Mexico Film Office Announces Film Industry Town Hall in Gallup

New Mexico Film Office Announces Film Industry Town Hall in Gallup

Contact:  NM Film Office (505) 476-5604
March 13, 2012, SANTA FE—The New Mexico Film Office today announced a Town Hall meeting scheduled to take place in Gallup on Monday, April 23, 2012. The Town Halls follow the first series of town hall meetings that took place in Las Cruces, Ruidoso, Roswell and Raton. Film Office director Nick Maniatis will discuss the state of the New Mexico film industry – including an update about legislation, the outlook going forward, and the opportunities available to New Mexicans. The meetings are also intended to provide an open forum for each community to share information about their educational programs, film related businesses, and issues of concern. The Town Halls are free and open to all, including students, local filmmakers, businesses, and the general public. The NM Film Office is collaborating with local film liaisons, schools and chambers of commerce in conducting these events. The schedule is as follows:
GALLUP
When: Monday, April 23, 2012
Time: 4:30pm
Where: Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce
106 West Hwy 66
Gallup
Contact: Bill Lee at bill@thegallupchamber.com or Gallup Film Liaison Lisa Rodriguez at 505-870-1124 or lightlanguagestudio@q.com Agenda: 4:30pm – Casting and Extra’s Casting Directors and Talent Agency gathering. 5:30pm - Welcome and Introductions, Lisa Rodriguez, Gallup Film Liaison 5:45pm - State of the NM Film Industry, Director Nick Maniatis 6:00pm - Q and A session There is no RSVP necessary to attend any of the Town Hall meetings and surrounding communities are encouraged to participate in the discussion. The expected time frame for each town hall is approximately two hours with Q&A. For more information on the 2012 Film Industry Town Hall meetings and other NM Film Office announcements, please visit www.nmfilm.com or call (505) 476-5600.