Netflix expansion will benefit UNM Film students
Film and Digital Arts on upcoming opportunities
By Maggie Branch
March 04, 2021
Streaming giant Netflix recently announced a proposed expansion in the City of Albuquerque – opening up countless possibilities for UNM Film and Digital Arts students to get hands-on experience.
The investment will generate approximately 1,000 production jobs in New Mexico over the next decade, according to Netflix, as well as 1,467 construction jobs to complete the expansion. The planned expansion includes the construction of 10 additional stages, post-production facilities, production offices, mills, backlots and training facilities, wardrobe suites, meal and craft support commissioners, and other versatile production support buildings.