Gamer (2009)

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Near-future science fiction, with video gamers as modern-day gladiators. Starring Gerard Butler, Milo Ventimiglia, Kyra Sedgwick. Bulk of filming in Albuquerque, with locations around Downtown and extensive use of the Railyard Shops buildings; other locations include Alto, Jemez Springs (Gilman Tunnels), Rio Rancho, Zia Pueblo.



Notes on Individual Scenes
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Back side, south side of Central Plaza Building, adjacent to The Library bar and restaurant, in downtown Albuquerque.

NYC scenes

VLA, west of Socorro, NM.

The Rail Yards.

On summertime Sundays, the Rail Yards Market is open from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., allowing public access to the Rail Yards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

Railyards.

These walls of glass are really striking. Why were they built this way? According to one reference (Priest, 2001):

The locomotive repair shop was divided into four bays and covered an area of 3.5 acres. The erecting bay was located adjacent to the transfer table. Next was the heavy machine bay, followed by the light machine and bench bays. The most noteworthy feature of the building was the use of glass from sill to cornice on nearly every side. In addition, A-shaped sky-lights were installed at 22 foot intervals over the heavy and light machine bays as well as the balcony floor. This provided both natural lighting and ventilation.

(“Santa Fe Heritage: The Railroad’s Self Portrait, Volume 1,” Stephen and Cinthia Priest, Paired Rail Railroad Publications, Ltd., with assistance from The Kansas State Historical Society, 2001.)

Building interior - Unresolved

Lattice work in the Albuquerque Civic Plaza.

Albuquerque Civic Plaza
1 Civic Plaza NW
Marquette Ave. & Fourth St. NW

According to "Gamer" DVD commentary, parking garage scenes were filmed directly beneath Civic Plaza.

Civic Plaza canopy.

Albuquerque Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Albuquerque Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Albuquerque Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center.

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center.

Civic Plaza Fountain.

Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Center.

Gypsum Mine near San Ysidro (35.537276°, -106.809766°)

Castle HQ (Strange Building) http://www.spencertheater.com/MediaImages/Spencer/index.html
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Alto, NM

Lots of action along the Silver Avenue street set.

Cathedral of St. John, 4th St. & Silver Ave. SW.

This church was designed by renowned local architect John Gaw Meem.

Cathedral of St. John, as seen from the parking garage across the street.

Cathedral of St. John, 4th St. & Silver Ave. SW.

Cathedral of St. John, 4th St. & Silver Ave. SW.

Big building with bleachers (perhaps that building near the Westside Jail).

John B. Robert Dam Park, Dam overflow outfall on Bear Canyon Arroyo, Juan Tabo Blvd. and Osuna Road NE.

John B. Robert Dam.

Occidental Life Building (modeled after the Doges Palace in Venice), 3rd and Gold Ave. SW.

Central Ave. Underpass

The Thorax Bar - Exterior: Northwest corner of Woodward Hall at UNM, 2nd level, and immediate vicinity.

(Former) Bank of America, 303 Roma Ave. NW.

Rave

Civic Plaza stairwell.

Stairwell to Civic Plaza parking

Video game arcade

Q Studios

UNM Pit?

Albuquerque Biopark Aquarium, 2601 Central Ave. NW.

In "Gamer" DVD commentary, television studio scenes were said to have been filmed at a "college." Since the University of New Mexico was thanked in the credits, the college is probably UNM, but the exact location of the studio remains unknown to me.

Gilman Tunnels - approximately (35.733427°, -106.764708°)