Producer Steve Graham named New Mexico Film Office director

Santa Fe-based producer Steve Graham has been named director of the New Mexico Film Office.

Graham took over the role on November 12, having been appointed by New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Graham has more than 25 years of experience managing film and television productions, with credits that include Black Summer for Netflix, Walker: Independence for CBS Studios, and Z Nation for Syfy.

He is active in organisations 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. 

In a statement, Graham said: "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."

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