FOB Film Set in New Mexico
A camera-ready military FOB set in the Southern New Mexico desert, built for feature films, television, commercials and military productions.
THE STUDIO
35% POTENTIAL TAX CREDIT
25% base + 10% NM Uplift Zone*
PURPOSE-BUILT FOB
HESCO walls · Guard towers · Military structures
15 MIN FROM DEMING
Hotels · Restaurants · Production services nearby
PRIVATE DESERT LOCATION
Open terrain · Mountain backdrop · Minimal development
NIGHT + AERIAL FILMING
Low light pollution · Open airspace environment
LOCATION AT A GLANCE
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Bur Rd SE, Deming / Luna County, New Mexico
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5-acre private production site
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Remote desert terrain · Mountain backdrop · Minimal surrounding development
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Independent off-grid infrastructure for power, water and septic — no reliance on municipal utilities
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Approx. 15 minutes from Deming
Approx. 4 hours from Albuquerque
Approx. 10 hours from Los Angeles -
On-site parking for approximately 40 vehicles
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5900 W solar power system · 16 kWh battery storage
Fully off-grid power for lighting and light production loadsAdditional generator power available on site.
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High-speed Starlink internet
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1,000-gallon on-site water tank · Fully off-grid water supply
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1.5 bathrooms with two toilets total · One shower with hot water supplied by an on-site water heater
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On-site septic hookup for production RVs and trailers
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Empty, secure 40-foot shipping container available for lockable equipment and production storage
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Truck & trailer access available. RV dump available on site.
Hesco FOB size: 147.64 ft x 114.83 ft
Inside the FOB Studio
Office
This set represents a working office for higher-ranking military personnel. It includes a desk, operational workspace, wall maps, and a window typical of command offices on a military base.
The room is designed for scenes involving briefings, command decisions, and interactions between officers and enlisted personnel.
Barracks
The barracks set represents the living quarters for soldiers on base. It features bunk beds, shared living space, and an integrated bathroom area typical for military housing.
On one side of the space, a slightly more private sleeping area with a small desk is available, suitable for portraying a higher-ranking soldier’s quarters.
Tents
This set includes three large heavy-duty military-style tents that can be adapted for a wide range of production needs. They can be used for equipment storage or transformed into functional interior sets such as medical stations, offices, sleeping quarters, command spaces, or other military environments.
The open layouts allow each production to customize the tents with its own furniture, props, equipment, and set dressing.
Chow Hall
This set is designed as a military-style chow hall and can be used directly for dining, mess hall, or base-life scenes. It includes a large serving table for food and supplies, along with six picnic tables that comfortably seat around 20 people, or up to 30 with tighter seating.
The covered, open-air structure can also be used as a practical catering area for productions, providing shade while allowing airflow during warmer weather.
Standing Set Features
HESCO perimeter - Guard towers - Military entrance / gates - Barracks - Command office - Chow hall / DFAC - Three military tents - Shipping containers - Defensive positions - Military props
LOCATION ADVANTAGES
Our studio is located in Deming, New Mexico, in Luna County — a region increasingly attractive for film productions due to its incentives, climate and open filming environment.
Distance Highlights
1.5 hours – El Paso International Airport
4 hours – Albuquerque
4 hours – Tucson
10 hours – Los Angeles
10 hours – Dallas
This makes it easy for productions to bring in crew, actors and equipment.
NEW MEXICO FILM INCENTIVE
35% potential refundable tax credit for qualified expenditures at this location
25% New Mexico base Film Production Tax Credit
+10% Uplift Zone for qualified expenditures in eligible areas outside Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Certain productions may qualify for additional incentives, subject to New Mexico Film Office requirements.
Production Capabilities
PREP + STRIKE DAYS
Available for set dressing and production preparation
BASECAMP
On-site space available for production support
SECURE STORAGE
Lockable 40-ft container available for production equipment
PRODUCTION VEHICLES
Truck, trailer and RV access available
SET MODIFICATION
Standing sets can be dressed and adapted to production needs
SPECIALIZED FILMING
Vehicle action, stunts, atmospheric effects and specialized production activity considered with advance approval
WEATHER ADVANTAGE
The studio is located near Deming in southern New Mexico, at an elevation of approximately 4,300 feet (1,300 meters)above sea level.
The region benefits from over 300 days of sunshine per year, which makes it highly attractive for film productions that rely on predictable weather conditions.
Additional Filming Locations in Deming
Beyond the FOB base, the city of Deming offers several additional filming locations that can be used by productions.
This includes historic World War II aircraft hangars near the Deming Airport. One of these hangars was previously used for filming scenes in Indiana Jones. The hangars and nearby runway can also be combined with the FOB location to create the appearance of a larger military installation.
Hotel Partnership in Deming
Within 15–20 minutes of the FOB base, productions will find multiple hotels, restaurants, Walmart, hardware stores and other essential services needed during filming. Wesely Bros Desert Studio is proud to partner with Holiday Inn Express, located just 15 minutes from the studio. Through this partnership, our productions and clients receive access to an exclusive preferred rate, making it easier and more affordable to accommodate cast, crew, and production teams close to the studio.
Flexible Permitting and Small-Town Production Access
Unlike larger film cities where permits, traffic control and location approvals can take significant time and cost, productions in Deming benefit from a much more flexible and accessible permitting environment.
Independent productions can often secure locations, street access and filming approvals faster and with far less bureaucracy, making it easier to keep schedules tight and production costs under control.
Studio
Tour
NOW OPEN FOR PRODUCTIONS
The Wesely Bros Desert Studio FOB is now available for film, television, commercial and other professional productions.