Film in Farmington

Film in Farmington

New Mexico offers unparalleled scenic beauty, breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, mountain views, unique culture, attractions, beautiful weather and wide-open spaces. For this reason, it has great allure in the film industry, and many incredible films and television shows have been filmed in the state. Farmington and the Four Corners Region, with its vast cultural and landscape offerings, is the perfect setting for your next film. 

Visit Farmington welcomes filmmakers to choose Farmington as the venue for their next film. Staff is happy to assist members of the film and television industry considering northwestern New Mexico as a location and to make the process as easy as possible. Tonya Stinson, Director of the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau DBA Visit Farmington, serves as the liaison to the New Mexico Film Office and is endorsed by the City of Farmington and San Juan County to represent the area as the San Juan County Film Office.  

The San Juan County Film Process

To begin filming in San Juan County, you must register your project with the San Juan County Film Office. Complete the following San Juan County Film Registration and contact Tonya Stinson, New Mexico Film Office Film Liaison, at 505-326-7602 or 800-448-1240. On weekends or after 5:00 p.m., email Tonya@FarmingtonNM.org for a prompt response. 

Once your project is registered, we can assist with the additional permitting necessary for your specific film locations. Some of the permits required by local agencies at this time are listed below for your convenience.

Permits

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Bureau of Land Management 

Chaco Culture National Historic Park

City of Farmington

New Mexico State Parks

San Juan County Film Workforce Directory

The San Juan County Film Office maintains a directory of skilled workers qualified and available for film and TV projects. If your project needs local assistance, please contact our office. Those looking to be included in the directory should complete and submit the San Juan County Film Workforce Application. Contact Tonya Stinson at 505-326-7602 with questions. 

San Juan County Film Workforce Application - PDF
San Juan County Film Workforce Application - eForm

San Juan County Film Projects

We have assisted several projects over the years, from science fiction films to independent documentaries and everything in between. The unique landscapes found in Farmington and throughout San Juan County have offered great locations for a variety of projects. Following is a partial list of the projects that have been filmed in the Farmington area. 

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