PRODUCTION

The Mirror Men is structured for maximum production value and cost-efficiency by leveraging state-sponsored tax incentives across New Mexico and Nevada, where the story is geographically rooted.

New Mexico Film Incentives:

The majority of the series will be shot in New Mexico, which offers one of the most competitive and film-friendly tax rebate programs in the U.S.:

• 25% base refundable tax credit on qualified in-state expenditures
   
• +5% uplift for productions using qualified New Mexico crew
   
• +5% uplift for television series
   
• +5% uplift for shooting in designated rural areas
   
• Annual cap of $110 million, with rollover options available
   

This structure allows The Mirror Men to receive up to 35% back on eligible production costs, significantly reducing overall budget requirements while maintaining cinematic scale. New Mexico's established crew base, production infrastructure, and diverse desert-to-urban locations make it an ideal hub for both practical and VFX-integrated shoots.

Nevada Film Incentives:

While smaller in scope, Nevada offers a 15% transferable tax credit, with potential uplifts for hiring Nevada residents and filming in rural counties. Though capped at $10 million annually, it remains a viable option for targeted shoot days, such as narrative segments set along the Nevada desert corridor or brief sequences in Las Vegas or government-adjacent zones.

Conclusion:

By anchoring principal photography in New Mexico and supplementing with strategic Nevada-based units, The Mirror Men maximizes financial return through tax incentives without compromising its grounded, high-stakes aesthetic. This hybrid approach ensures a cost-effective production while authentically capturing the tone, terrain, and tension at the heart of the series.