NMBAU is
New Mexico Background Actors Union Representing
New Mexico Background Actors.
We Are The Silent Actors But We Do Have A Voice
NMBAU was formed because of the lack of representation of the New Mexico background actors. On every movie or television production, crew personel are covered by IATSE, principle actors are covered by SAG, and the employees that transport people and equipment are covered by the Teamsters.
Background Actors have not previously been covered by any union in New Mexico. Our goals include guaranteeing better safety conditions, fair and equitable treatment in all areas, and a guaranteed living wage.
We do not discriminate between SAG and Non-SAG members. We do have requirements for joining. We are starting a new organization to level the playing field for those New Mexico workers who consider background acting as a viable career and a skilled craft. We have many talented people that choose to act for a living, who wish to pursue their careers in the acting and crew areas with dignity and security.