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LEARNING TOGETHER.

READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT.

The MAC equips New Mexico’s media talent with skills to thrive in a changing industry. We offer training in set safety, advanced skills, and media innovation through strategic industry partnerships, preparing professionals to stay connected, adaptable, and future-ready.

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YOU BRING THE TALENT. WE’LL HELP YOU GROW IT.

From foundational set safety to advanced production and emerging media tools, our programs support creators and working crew at every stage of their journey.

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ALBUQUERQUE. LAS CRUCES. VIRTUAL. STATEWIDE.

With new facilities opening in 2026 and flexible online learning, The MAC is expanding where and how New Mexicans train. Our statewide network keeps learning rooted in place and ready for the future.

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Two men on a film set—one holding a mic and walkie-talkie, the other staring at equipment.

A film set with a woman facing a man, under colorful lights. A cameraman records them.

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The MAC equips New Mexico’s emerging media talent and experienced crew with the skills to thrive in the evolving media landscape. Through cutting-edge training and strategic industry partnerships, we focus on-set and safety readiness, advanced skill development, and media innovation. Our goal is to foster a culture of connection and adaptability, ensuring New Mexico’s media arts professionals remain future-proof and at the forefront of global media transformation.

Locations

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The Eric Witt Media Arts Center at the Albuquerque Rail Yards includes The MAC’s headquarters, soundstages, Training, classroom and screening spaces, opening in 2026.

Opening in 2026, a 20,000 sq.ft. soundstage space located near Doña Ana Community college and NMSU’s Creative Media Institute strengthens regional production capacity.

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Available to all New Mexicans regardless of region, our virtual trainings, talks, and events connect creators throughout the stage and showcase their projects.

The Eric Witt Media Arts Center at the Albuquerque Rail Yards includes The MAC’s headquarters, soundstages, Training, classroom and screening spaces, opening in 2026.

Opening in 2026, a 20,000 sq.ft. soundstage space located near Doña Ana Community college and NMSU’s Creative Media Institute strengthens regional production capacity.

Available to all New Mexicans regardless of region, our virtual trainings, talks, and events connect creators throughout the stage and showcase their projects.

EXPLORE

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INNOVATION

Connecting New Mexico’s creators to advanced production, distribution and technical training to support professional development and homegrown innovation..

Innovation Track

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TRAINING

Whether you’re just entering the production workforce, or interested in leveling up your skills with cutting edge media technologies, our programs are building the future of New Mexico’s creative industries.

Training

CONNECTION.

TRAINING.

INNOVATION.