What is BAANM?
“The Background Actors Association of New Mexico is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of our local background acting community
through education, training, and positive mentoring. We seek to work with all film industry
stakeholders to create an environment that is safe, encouraging, fair, and equitable.”
-BAANM Mission Statement
The BAANM Mission
In practice, our mission is two-fold. We aim to bring the resources, support and knowledge to the NM background community that will help secure our place as an integral part of not only film productions in the state, but the New Mexico economy as a whole.
Leveraging the superior professionalism of New Mexico Background, BAANM advocates for the rights, safety, and fair compensation of workers in our trade. Through these methods, we strive to grow the NM Film economy, and improve the quality of life for New Mexico’s Background Actors.
Code of Conduct
Background Actors Code of Conduct
- As Background Actors we hold ourselves to professional standards while working on productions in the State of New Mexico.
- Background Actors will follow non-harassment standards in regards to Crew and fellow Background.
- Background will practice all Covid safe requirements before and on set, taking direction from the Production Covid Officer.
- While on set there will be no photography in accordance with Non-Disclosure Agreements. There will be no posting of information or photos on any social media until the day of release of Film/Series as this is an infraction of the NDA contract.
- All Background Actors represent the Film Industry of New Mexico and will work with productions to promote a safe and professional work environment.
A more thorough breakdown of the ethics and ettiquette expected of BAANM members can be found here.
SAG-AFTRA Endorses New Mexico Background Actors Bill of Rights
“SAG-AFTRA is pleased to endorse the New Mexico Background Actors Bill of Rights, a document created by the Background Actors Association of New Mexico with input from the union.
SAG-AFTRA believes this document can be a significant step to improve workers’ rights, and part of an overall effort that includes protection of bargaining rights and other worker safeguards.
The New Mexico Background Actors Bill of Rights calls for safe workplaces free of harassment, as well as reasonable amenities to provide background actors with shelter from the elements, clean bathrooms and first aid services, among others basic measures.
We encourage all productions to respect the creative professionals who make storytelling possible, and to provide fair compensation and safe workplaces for all performers. “
