NMFO News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces Billy Talent – The Final Chapters, a music video production by Morgan Gold has completed production in Edgewood and Willard in New Mexico.

“It is great to see two worlds that New Mexico is known for, television and the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) colliding in this production, Billy Talent – The Final Chapters. We are excited to see the final product and the incredible New Mexico landscapes of Edgewood and Willard captured on-screen,” NMFO Director Amber Dodson said. 

Billy Talent – The Final Chapters is the final episodes of the five-part music video for Billy Talent’s new record. The music video tells the story of Rose who shows down against her former posse in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in an attempt at redemption and forgiveness.

The production is directed by Michael Maxxis (Puppy Love, Here for You – KYGO, Dead of Night – Orville Peck), produced by Morgan Gold (Puppy Love, Dead of Night – Orville Peck) and is employing 6 New Mexico crew members, 1 New Mexico cast member, and 1 New Mexico extra. Principal cast includes Rose Namajunas (Current UFC Strawweight Champion) and UFC Fighter Cowboy Cerrone (Spencer Confidential, Equalizer 2, Godless).

“We are thankful to have shot this project in New Mexico with some of the most exquisite locations on the continent,” Morgan Gold said.

For more information on the production, contact morgangoldmedia@gmail.com. 

All film and television productions in New Mexico are required to adhere to the state’s operative emergency public health order, associated public health restrictions and COVID Safe Practices.

The New Mexico Film Office has released Back2One, a catchall set of principles, general recommendations, and resources for film and television productions operating during COVID-19. Back2One recommendations and other COVID Safe Practices can be found at nmfilm.com.