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“Film Las Cruces is happy to have ‘Protector’ filming throughout our city,” Andrew Jara, Film Las Cruces Film Liaison, stated. “It’s a great project that fully utilizes our local crew, our unique locations, and great year-round weather.”
Source: New Mexico Film Office
Las Cruces, NM—The New Mexico Film Office announced today that the feature film, “Protector,” is filming in Las Cruces through February.
“Film Las Cruces is happy to have ‘Protector’ filming throughout our city,” Andrew Jara, Film Las Cruces Film Liaison, stated. “It’s a great project that fully utilizes our local crew, our unique locations, and great year-round weather.”
A former military mother, played by the incredible Milla Jovovich (“The Fifth Element”), returns home seeking peace and a fresh start with her young daughter. But when a ruthless human trafficking syndicate shatters their world, she must unleash her lethal skills to protect her family and bring the criminals to justice. “Protector” promises to be a gripping tale of courage and resilience set against the stunning backdrop of southern New Mexico.
Written by Bong Seob Mun, directed by the acclaimed Adrian Grunberg (“Rambo: Last Blood”), and produced by a powerhouse team including George Furla (“2 Guns”), Kenneth Kim (“Memories of Darkness”), Ceasar Richbow (“Wrong Place”), Todd Lundbohm (“Eddington”), Hosung Pak (“The Ladies Room”), Arianne Fraser (“Land of Bad”), and Mark Fasano (“Land of Bad”). With Matthew Modine (“Stranger Things”) also joining the cast.
The production is part of New Mexico’s film partner program with 828 Productions, which is bringing more film opportunities and jobs to New Mexico. This means more local talent shining behind the scenes and on screen. The project is employing approximately 295 New Mexicans, including 70 crew members and 225 background actors.
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“‘Protector’ is a great example of how New Mexico’s film incentives and strategic partnerships are attracting major productions to our state,” Steve Graham, Director of the New Mexico Film Office, said. “Our competitive tax credit, boosted by a 10% uplift for filming in locations like Las Cruces, combined with our collaboration with our film partners, makes New Mexico an irresistible destination for filmmakers seeking diverse locations, a skilled workforce, and a supportive film ecosystem.”
Who is 828 Productions?
828 Productions was founded by Todd Lundbohm as a boutique film finance and production company in 2019. 828 Productions has played a pivotal role in producing 20 films with a total budget spend of over 150 million dollars. Below are those whom you may have seen out and about in our broader community. They are listed in order of the the cover photo (left-to-right), and their biographies can be found on the 828 Produtions website.
- Founder/CEO
Todd Lundbohm - EVP, Sales and Business Development
Stephanie Denton - Head of Production
Robert Dean - Production Executive
David Michaels - Manager of Operations and Public Affairs
Jon Sepp
Candice Nanco: The person to know
Candice Nanco is the Business Office Manager for 828 Productions with a strong background in Marketing and Communications. She has ventured out of the realm of Marketing to take on new challenges with a driven group of individuals working toward the goal of enhancing the film industry in Southern New Mexico.
Candice is a New Mexico native that obtained her BBA with a concentration in Marketing from Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. Soon thereafter, she was promoted from Marketing Assistant to Director of Marketing for Compass Group at UNM. She then migrated south to the beautiful city of Las Cruces, NM, where she served as the Director of Marketing for New Mexico State Universities Integrated Services. Candice oversaw all marketing efforts for NMSU’s Auxiliary Services to include dining, housing, conference services, special events and concierge services. She has local experience that is now being put to use in a global endeavor.
