SENMC Digital Media Department to receive funds from the NM Film Office Giveback Program

Southeast New Mexico College is pleased to announce that the Digital Media Department will be receiving $30,000 of funds from the New Mexico Film Office Giveback program, specifically from Season 6 of Better Call Saul.

Zane Biebelle, the Digital Media Department Chair, said, “The department is thrilled to have received these funds from Better Call Saul via the NM Film Office. Our digital media programs are set to really take off, with the help of these funds and our new digital media professor, who will start in the fall semester. I encourage anyone interested in this growing industry to check out our programs.”

The purpose of the NM Film Office Giveback Program is to ensure that money is invested into New Mexico’s future film industry workforce by the film companies filming in our state. These funds allow schools to build up their creative media programs and purchase needed equipment for their students.

Dr. Kevin Beardmore, Southeast New Mexico College President said, "SENMC is honored to receive this grant from the New Mexico Film Office. This is a wonderful way for the film industry to give back to New Mexico and support our students."

These funds will be used to purchase lights and photography equipment for the SENMC Digital Media labs in both Carlsbad and Artesia.

For more information about the Digital Media program visit senmc.edu.