Testimonials

“I can’t thank Christa enough for what she has done for me, my business and the film industry in New Mexico, in general. I – We are privileged to have such an advocate on our side.” –Stephen Burhoe, Actor/Acting Coach

“Thank you so much for everything you did for Aladdin. It was a huge success! I know you had a lot to do with it. We sold over 900 tickets.” Doug Montoya, Stage and Film Director

“Thanks for having Christa on [the 94 Rock Morning Show]. Film in New Mexico has lot bigger impact to our economy than 98% of us realize. It is a huge shot in the arm for New Mexico, and it’s a challenging and fun gig. When you roll on a set with 200-300 union guys and gals working, its electrifying. It really does put dinner on the table for hundreds and hundreds of people here, with 505 and 575 area codes, not someone from LA…Wish her the best…from all of us that work in and with the film industry here in New Mexico.” -Leon Duggar, New Mexico Entertainment Specialist

“Thank You for all you do. When I started this venture in to acting, I have to tell you it was really because of your NM film fix [on the 94 Rock Morning Show] on Thursdays. In my previous job that was sucking the life outta me, I would see hope and opportunity to make a transition to acting.” Rafael Velasquez, Actor

“Christa was a huge part of the teaser [campaign] we did many years ago that helped get t@gged funded.” -Melanie Kirk, Producer

“Christa Valdez – Chances are if you’re in film, you already know Christa, who puts time, energy, and money into sharing opportunities, news, and growth in New Mexico’s film industry…Very much a give-first human, Christa is known for being super well connected without getting sucked into politics, and is quietly a force behind the state’s growth in film.” -Joe Cardillo, Strategist at Creative Startups, Former Director at Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District

“Our PR efforts are headed by Christa Valdez, founder of the online New Mexico Film publication oneheadlightink.com and owner of her own Film & Talent Advocacy Firm.

“Christa has been with us for over 5 years and works as our contract Public Relations point person. She is a stringer for traditional print in the Hollywood Reporter/Daily Variety and has strong connections in the newspaper world. Christa writes a weekly industry column for Albuquerque Free Press and a quarterly feature in Fine Lifestyles Magazine.

“She also has a weekly segment on the number one morning radio show in Albuquerque, every Thursday, and appears regularly on several local news networks reporting on industry events. She is perhaps best known for her website/blog OneHeadlightInk, which is the largest entertainment site in New Mexico, and operates multiple social media pages across different platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and more.

“Christa has moved our pro-film/pro-union messages to hundreds of thousands around New Mexico and millions around the country.” – IATSE Local 480, The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts, New Mexico (2012 – 2017)

“In the years that I have been acquainted with Christa Valdez, and the time that she has been my publicist, I have come to know her as a sincere and honest working partner, who has truly become indispensable to my business.

“I have been a small business owner since 2016, and although my company saw its share of success, we always struggled to breakthrough to the next level with a coherent and comprehensive approach to promotion. This year, when I started my new company, 8 Beat Films, I knew I needed a professional to spearhead our PR. Calling Christa was the single best decision I made for my young company.

“Once Christa agreed to represent us, we collaborated on a plan of action based on our goals, and Christa executed that plan quickly and efficiently which led to immediate results. Our visibility skyrocketed once Christa came on board, to the point where we struggled to keep up with all of the traffic – a good problem to have in any business.

“She crafted our company message, secured several prestigious media appearances for us, and advised me on how to maintain a consistent public face for 8 Beat Films. It became evident very quickly that Christa is exactly what I was missing in the past.

“Although Christa is undeniably good at what she does, what I most value about our working relationship is the integrity with which she does it. She has proven time and again to be genuinely passionate about her work and ethical in her dealings with me and her deep network of contacts. It is because of this integrity that she has been able to build such a strong reputation, and as a business owner I am proud that she represents us.

“I can’t recommend Christa enough…” – Keagan Karnes, Owner/Producer Inspirado & 19Twelve Films. NM Film Consultant Production/Tax Incentive, Adjunct Professor – New Mexico State University