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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
Those connections often mean nothing in a place like where the movie Rust was being filmed.
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"Rust" was being filmed in New Mexico which has courted the film, movie, entertainment industry since Bill Richardson was governor. The state provides a multitude of incentives to the industry, at great cost to its citizens. Many question if the industry is actually costing the state rather than paying off. The heavyweights in the industry including its so-called stars carry great influence.
Q&A: Bill Richardson – The Hollywood Reporter
"As the film industry expands in the Southwest, New Mexico leads the region as top destination thanks to competitive incentive and infrastructure programs."
Forging the Future of Filmmaking in New Mexico - Entertainment Partners
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Netflix is quickly working to expand its relatively new studio in Albuquerque.
“This is going to be their main production facility in North America,” said Alicia Keyes, New Mexico Economic Development cabinet secretary.
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Netflix plans to expand studios in Albuquerque - KOB.com