New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 5 - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 5 - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Part 52 - DEVELOPMENT PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR FILM AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Section 5.5.52.9 - PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROJECT TRAINING
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Project training shall assist the development of New Mexico's economy by providing reimbursement funds to contractors directly related to a production company's project for training in and exposure to primarily above-the-line film and television job positions. This program shall increase the hirability of New Mexico crew on film and television projects, increase economic status upon employment, and increase crew availability to productions. Pre-employment project training shall pertain to industry and production needs as determined by the New Mexico film division of the economic development department.
B. Production company qualifications and requirements:
C. The production company that fail to comply with all established operating requirements and close-out procedures are not eligible to apply for future participation and may not receive the training reimbursement.
D. Instructors and mentor qualifications shall be certified as such by the New Mexico film division.
E. The New Mexico film division will determine the number of days per participant on a given production's project based on the number of approved trainees, length of production and available funding.
F. Total training cost shall equate to twenty-five percent (25%) for participating above-the-line mentors and for mentors working as department heads in specialized crafts as listed in the application.
G. Mandatory or regulatory training is allowed if required for employment on a film and approved by the New Mexico film division of economic development department.
H. The term of the contract shall be based on a time period, which shall allow the production company to complete its obligation to facilitate and provide training classes or workshops for the qualified individuals and complete the paper-work involved.
I. Reimbursement of training costs shall be made to the participating production company in accordance with the terms of the contract which is based upon the costs to facilitate training.
J. The rate established in the contract shall remain the same for the length of the agreement.
K. The invoice shall include all costs accepted and stated in the application and contract.
L. The mailing address to submit the invoice and all required information is development training program administrator of the New Mexico Film Division of the Economic Development Department, 1100 St. Francis Drive, Joseph Montoya Building, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505, 505-476-5600.
M. Reporting: The following established documentation may be required by the New Mexico film division and is subject to review during compliance visits and program surveys:
N. All records shall be submitted to the New Mexico film division of the economic development department and they are subject to review during compliance visits and program surveys.