Governor appoints new division director of New Mexico Film Office
Nov 13, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Steve Graham as the new division director of the New Mexico Film Office.
Graham, a native New Mexican, has more than 25 years of experience managing film and television productions, with credits that include "Black Summer" (Netflix), "Walker: Independence" (CBS Studios), and "Z Nation" (Syfy). He assumed the role on Tuesday.
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“I’m honored to lead the New Mexico Film Office and work to strengthen a local industry that has always been close to my heart,” Graham said in a news release. “Our state has an extraordinary pool of creative talent, and I am committed to ensuring that we continue to grow, innovate, and provide meaningful opportunities for New Mexicans in film.”
The governor's office said Graham is also active in organizations such as the Producers Guild of America and the Directors Guild of America and supports local initiatives, including the Santa Fe Film and New Media Council and the Stagecoach Foundation.
Graham replaced Amber Dodson who served as NMFO director for over four years and left the position in August.