Veterans: Film Unions Information

The New Mexico Film Office's Operation Soundstage invites New Mexico Veterans to join us November 19th from 6-7pm to learn more about the Unions that operate in the New Mexico film industry. This panel will be moderated by Liz Marshall from IATSE Local 480. 

Confirmed panelist:
Mel MacKaron/SAG-AFTRA National Board Representative
Neo Arboleda/International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600
Doraifay Estrada, Teamsters Local 399
Chemen Ochoa, Directors Guild of America/1st AD
Ruby Garcia, Background Actors Association of America

This event is open to Veterans who are New Mexico residents only. The Zoom link will be sent the week before the event.

Document Upload
Please upload a copy of your Driver’s License and DD Form 214 to verify eligibility. You may redact any personal information, such as your driver’s license number, address, Social Security Number, or service number. We only need to confirm that the name on your documents matches your registration and that your Veteran and residency status is verified. Uploaded files are kept private, reviewed only by event staff, and deleted after verification.