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- English
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New Mexico Filmmaking
About this book
The moderate climate and majestic western landscapes of New Mexico make it an enchanting locale for the motion picture industry. Thomas A. Edison's crew shot the very first film in the state at the Isleta Indian Pueblo in 1897. Silent-era icons like directors Romaine Fielding and Tom Mix shortly followed to take over the small town of Las Vegas, setting the stage for an explosion of western movies. Today, New Mexico's generous incentive programs and quality facilities make it one of the top filming destinations in the country, attracting big projects like the Academy Award-winning No Country for Old Men and AMC's critically acclaimed television series Breaking Bad. In this comprehensive volume, local author and film historian Jeff Berg explores the history and legacy of New Mexico on the big screen.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1. The Silent Years: Cinema Arrives in New Mexico
- 2. The 1930s and 1940s
- 3. Eureka! New Mexico Is Discovered: The 1950s
- 4. New Mexico Grooves in the 1960s
- 5. Rediscovered!: The Cargo Years
- 6. Slow and Steady: The 1980s and 1990s
- 7. Give Me a Break and We’ll Film in New Mexico
- 8. People and Places
- 9. Read the Book, See the Movie
- 10. Show Me the (Tax) Money
- Appendix. The Best Movies Made in New Mexico: Personal Opinion
- Bibliography
- About the Author