Mexico
Mexico has served as a location for several Hollywood productions, having facilitated some of the most successful productions of all time including Titanic, Pearl Harbour, Troy, Man on Fire, and several more including the TV series The Walking Dead
Filming in Mexico
Mexico offers a wide range of locations, from ancient ruins to modern cities, picturesque beaches, colonial towns, and lush jungles.
Mexico sees a tremendous amount of production each year, and its infrastructure shows it: professional stages, extensive technical equipment and seasoned bilingual crews, from art department heads to cinematographers, with long experience serving major U.S. clients and agencies. Guadalajara is a growing film destination, adding more options for productions.
From homes and offices to restaurants, coffee shops and built sets, Mexico delivers the look of almost anywhere. When the story calls for it, beaches, deserts and jungles are within reach, along with a modern capital that can double for many cities.
Agencies, production companies and brands are looked after from first scout to final wrap, with great restaurants and unforgettable experiences along the way.
Climate
Varies by region: tropical along the coasts, temperate in the central highlands and hot and dry in the north. In central Mexico, the rainy season runs roughly from June through September, with lighter rain possible in May and October. It usually arrives as afternoon showers, with dry mornings. November through April is the dry season, with Mexico City days typically in the low 70s to low 80s °F (about 22°C to 27°C).
Our Partner
Our Partner budgets a typical 12-hour shoot day at approximately US$150,000, with a quoted range of US$100,000–200,000 depending on production scale and location. Coastal shoots may involve extra crew travel costs. The company reports that film incentives are available, with eligibility and details to be confirmed for individual productions.
Our Partner’s Mexico office is based in Mexico City’s Condesa neighbourhood. Its dedicated services team supports visiting agencies, brands and production companies through the process, from scouting and preparation to final wrap.
Tax Breaks & Incentives
Film incentives available. Shoot days are budgeted at 12 hours (headlamps to taillights, including lunch). A shoot day can range from $100,000 to $200,000 USD, depending on the size and location of the production. Travelling to the beach adds travel expenses for the crew. The average is around $150,000 USD.
Recent Credits
Clients: Apple, Hisense, Depend, Clorox, Tequila 1800, DiGiorno, Nintendo, Tyson Foods, AstraZeneca, Post Consumer Brands, National Association of Realtors, Juniper Networks, Tinder, Starbucks, DoorDash, Humana, Saucony, Kimberly-Clark and more.
Production Houses: Artclass, Fela, Thinking Machine, M SS NG P ECES, Victorhouse Films, Happy Place Productions, Known Global, Lobo, L Group Productions, Artclass UK, EP+CO.
The team at Altered understands the complexities of large-scale productions and makes the entire process efficient and enjoyable. They go above and beyond to ensure our production is smooth and successful. The Altered Production team is the definition of reliability and excellence.”
Fuliane Petikyan, Managing Partner / EP, FELA
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