We are Stagecoach Foundation, Inc.


Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating career pathways for New Mexicans in the film and television industry through free training and workforce development facilitated by film and television professionals.

Our participants gain the skills and experience necessary to become strong candidates in New Mexico’s thriving film, tech, and creative industries.

WE ARE PROUD COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH IATSE 480, ICG 600, ADG 800, SAG-AFTRA, SANTA FE FILM OFFICE & NEW MEXICO FILM OFFICE

The Road Show Series

Our Road Show training brings in top notch film professionals to rural and under-served communities to teach local residents in Assistant Camera, Acting for the Camera, Sound, & Grip in a 2-day intensive. A screenwriting contest in the county will create a winning script which will then be filmed on a 2-camera shoot.

Stagecoach Foundation Film Crew Internship Program

Elevate your career with IATSE 480 profile assistance, weekly reporting, skill development, mentorship, resume building, networking prowess, and on-set safety insights, while gaining exclusive access to union-approved productions that await your exceptional talents. Ready for your blockbuster journey? Apply now and let your film career take center stage!

A Community for Creatives

Our main facility is a two-story, 10,588-square-foot building with 19 offices, two conference rooms, a loading dock, a large kitchen, storage rooms and two patio areas. Settle into one or both of our two large executive suites, relax around our firepit and enjoy the amazing “Cognition Enhancer” sculpture by Steve Kline. Lose yourself in the beautiful views of two extraordinary ranges: the Jemez Mountains to the west and the Sangre de Cristo mountains to the east. And rest easy while our 24/7 security system keeps you and your resources safe and sound.

“Steam. Stock. Sizzle.”
Footage of the historic 2926 Locomotive
captured and edited by Stagecoach Foundation Students