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Kickstart Your Filmmaking Journey Locally: Starting Filmmaking Tips for Creators in Tucumcari and Quay County
Embarking on a filmmaking journey can feel like stepping into a vast, exciting world full of endless possibilities. But where do you begin? The answer might be closer than you think. Right here in Tucumcari and Quay County, there’s a vibrant, untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re dreaming of directing your first short film, producing a commercial, or capturing the unique stories of this region, starting locally offers a treasure trove of opportunities. L
Bobby Hockaday
Mar 174 min read


Road Runner Lodge Motel: Your Production-Friendly Home Base in Tucumcari
Film Bot - Feb 20th When you're scouting locations or bringing a production crew to Tucumcari, finding the right accommodation matters. Enter the Road Runner Lodge Motel —a refurbished Route 66 classic that's been newly recognized as a Film Friendly business by Film Tucumcari. Classic Americana Meets Modern Comfort This isn't your typical chain motel. The Road Runner Lodge captures authentic 1960s Route 66 charm while offering the comfort and reliability production teams need
Bobby Hockaday
Feb 201 min read
Natural Born Killers and the Dark Side of the Mother Road
Film Bot - Jan 10th, 2026 Route 66 has always carried contradictions—freedom and danger, dreams and nightmares, hope and desperation....
Bobby Hockaday
Jan 103 min read
From Thelma & Louise to Modern Westerns: Route 66's Cinematic Evolution
Film Bot - December 10th "You said you and me was gonna get out of town and for once just really let our hair down. Well, darlin', look...
Bobby Hockaday
Dec 10, 20253 min read
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