1) Using a digital camera, create a Digital Photo File of your property following the guidelines below. Please see the TIPS section before you begin to take photographs.
- Begin with the outside of your property
- Take a wide shot of your street (whichever direction is the most interesting), making sure the property is included in the picture
- Take a wide shot of the front of the property
- Take a wide shot of the back of the property
- Take shots of additional or unique features such as a barn, swimming pool, guesthouse, etc.
- Shoot 3 or 4 main rooms inside the property (living room, kitchen, great room, master suite), one or two shots per room
Notes:
Do not send slide shows, brochures, or photos grouped in a series. Only individual photos attached to your e-mail will be accepted. Ideally the width of a photo should be between 8 and 13 inches and the resolution at least 144. This is the format we use. Include the name of the photographer who took the photos.
TIPS
- Detailed shots such as doors or fixtures are not necessary.
- Do not take excessive pictures. One shot per view is sufficient.
- Be sure to title each file accordingly (i.e. Smith Front Yard, Smith Kitchen, Smith Bathroom).
- Photos should be in JPEG format, medium resolution, and not exceed 500 KB per photo.
- Collectively, your Digital Photo File should not exceed 8 MB (8 – 12 photos per property are preferred.)
- If you have multiple properties, please send one Digital Photo File per property.
2) Email your pix to locations@nmfilm.com
In the body of your email, include the following nine (9) pieces of information. (Please note that the public will not be able to view any private information.):
- Your full name
- The address of your property
- Your contact information
- Verify property ownership
- Square footage/specs of buildings on property and number of acres
- Directions from the nearest large town
- Indicate any distinctive surroundings or features. For instance, note if there are train tracks in your backyard, an airport nearby, and/or a highway in close proximity (anything that could create uncontrollable noise).
- Confirm that there is sufficient parking and access for large vehicles available on or near the property
- Indicate which types of productions you’re willing to allow (film and television projects can have a crew of 100 to 200 people, whereas smaller productions such as commercials usually have 30 – 40)
What happens next?
If a production company is interested in your property, initial contact is generally made by a location scout or location manager hired by the production company. If your property is chosen, this person will be your contact during the duration of the shoot. You may call the New Mexico Film Office 505-476-5600 to check the credentials of the scout and/or the project. All negotiations for filming use, rates, and so forth will be between the production company and the property owner, not the New Mexico Film Office. To review some practical guidelines for interacting with a production company, please click here:
By submitting a Digital Photo File to the New Mexico Film Office, you agree to the following:
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