Incentives and Resources

The Otero County Film Office, a division of the Otero County Economic Development Council, offers full service assistance with research, locations, and all around trouble shooting to make your experience in our state pleasant and cost effective.

New Mexico's Film Incentives And
Tax Incentive Program

Up to 20% in Film Production Tax Rebates
New Mexico offers a 15% tax rebate program and an additional 5% tax rebate program (totaling a 20% tax rebate) on production expenditures that are subject to taxation by the Sate of New Mexico. This is a refund (not a credit!), with no brokering required and no cap - the more you spend, the more you get back.

OR
Nontaxable Transaction Certificates - NTTCs
(Used primarily for commercials, PSAs and documentaries)

FILM INVESTMENT LOAN PROGRAM
New Mexico offers a 0% loan, for up to $15 million per project, (which can represent 100% of the budget) for qualifying feature films or television projects. Terms are negotiated.

FILM CREW ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (FCAP)
Offers a 50% wage reimbursement for on-th-job training.

ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
Fee-Free State Buildings
Native American Casting Database
"The Big House Props & Costumes"

Incentive Information

15% Film Production Tax Credit (House Bill 295) PDF
Film Investment Program (Senate Bill 380) PDF