NM GAINING TREASURE WITH MOVIE

Film about treasure hunters will be shot in three New Mexico locations.

A production following treasure hunting sisters will begin filming in New Mexico.

According to the New Mexico State Film Office, “Sierra Sisters The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure,” will begin filming through the end of July.

Production will take place in Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Zia Pueblo.

The feature follows treasure hunting sisters Hera and Athena as they embark on a journey to find the legendary treasure of Blackbeard the pirate. Along the way they encounter shadowy figures and mystical relics. The sisters begin to believe that they aren’t alone in trying to find the treasure. They find they have to use their wits and brawn to outwit and outmaneuver their murderous rivals.

“This is another great example of how a small independent film discovered that New Mexico has the locations, the crews and the economic incentives to help them succeed,” said Todd Christensen, New Mexico Film Office director. “New Mexico’s improved film incentives became law July 1, and we are seeing more and more interest as a result.”

Kathleen Swenson, Celeste Lee, James Blackburn and Samuel Barber are set to star.

The independent feature is directed by Josh Relic and executive produced by Marshall DeBerry, as well as Spanish Broom Productions in association with Dream Catcher Productions LLC.

According to the film office, the film will employ 25 New Mexico crew members, four New Mexico actors and 15 New Mexico background talent.