Moviemaker magazine, in its Winter 2010 issue, placed Albuquerque, New Mexico at the top of its list (above Los Angeles) of places for making movies. Why?
Moviemaker Magazine discovered, among other enticements, Albuquerque's s a vibrant nightlife, 300-plus days of sunshine and diverse terrain and a great infrastructure for making movies. This infrastructure includes the NBC Universal Filmmaker Production Services' 25,000-square-foot prop, costume and wardrobe shop that opened in Albuquerque in 2008 as well as
Albuquerque Studios, the largest movie studio in all of North America. As if that space weren't enough, the city and surrounding areas provide rich and diverse topography and landscapes that easily “double for nearly every type of backdrop."
Some may be wondering if the area can live up to the expectations that come with the recognition of Moviemaker magazine. Today's announcement by Governor Richardson should do much to dispel those doubts. The Steven Soderbergh film “Knockout”, from Relativity Media and Lionsgate, will shoot in New Mexico in March and April. It is great news that reassures that the recognition is not premature. At a time when every city and state is vying for jobs, Albuquerque and other cities of New Mexico are happy to welcome Steven Soderbergh, Relativity Media, and Lionsgate with the over 100 jobs they will provice for New Mexico cast and crew.
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