The Top 5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Production Company in Mexico
Mexico is an attractive destination for international production companies looking to realize their most ambitious audio-visual projects in an enticing and diverse country. A large part of executing a successful production in Mexico is hiring a local production company with experience working in this beautiful country.
Our Top 5 Considerations for Hiring a Mexican Production Company:
1. Your Team Should Be Proficient in Multiple Languages
Mexico benefits from a deep pool of talented videographers, fixers, and producers, but English proficiency isn't always a given. When choosing a Mexican film production partner, it's essential to thoroughly vet your production company in Mexico for English and other foreign language fluency. You want to be able to confidently communicate with your team from the moment you arrive, so taking care of this detail early in the process will ensure that every aspect of the production runs smoothly.
When you work with our production company in Mexico, your production will benefit from world-class field and production support from our team of Mexican and expat producers, editors, directors, videographers, and fixers who are fluent in English and Spanish.
Sampling authentic local cuisine in Mexico City on assignment with Cat Footwear.
2. You Want Skilled Location Scouts and Fresh Filming Destinations
Mexico is an exceptionally culturally and geographically diverse country with a wide range of filming subjects and destinations. However, it's also a country that suffers from tired stereotypes and boring clichés, particularly when it comes to video productions. Look for a production company in Mexico with experience and knowledge that goes beyond the formulaic imagery of Mexico – think mariachis, Cancun beaches, sombreros, etc. – and can offer your production something different and special. There are so many unique stories to tell in Mexico, and a production company that understands the country's culture and history is invaluable.
Our scouting team is the most experienced operating in Mexico and counts on decades of combined experience traveling and shooting across Mexico. We've worked on a range of travel videos exploring off-the-beaten-track Mexico and have a wealth of contacts in regions that don't typically get as much attention as others.
3. You Need to Understand Local Rules and Regulations
The last thing you want when filming in Mexico is to run afoul of complicated local laws and regulations regarding filming permits, permissions, and other such bureaucratic issues. By hiring a production company in Mexico with experience navigating the often-complex local rules, you can avoid any headaches on the ground both before and during your shoot. If your paperwork and permits aren't in order, you risk losing valuable hours of shooting time. A top production company in Mexico will take care of all of those things for you ahead of time.
We help you navigate these complicated production permits and payment distributions. Our understanding of Mexican filming laws, work permits, equipment importation, and regional labor laws is second to none. Our local team members, vendors, and talent are fully insured, tax-paying agents, so you can feel 100% confident that your production is in safe hands.
The beautiful chaos of Mexico City by night.
4. You Want to Feel Confident about Security
Mexico doesn't always have the best reputation for security; in reality, filming in Mexico is typically a safe and secure experience. However, it's essential to know that your team's safety is being well taken care of during any production in Mexico so that you can relax and think about the creative side of your project.
When you work with our production company in Mexico, you'll feel cared for and confident because your production is in the hands of seasoned local experts and world-traveled film production professionals, attending to every logistical detail. From the morning we begin pre-production to the day you arrive in Mexico to the moment you climb the boarding stairs onto your flight home, our team will completely take care of your security and safety.
5. You Desire to Make Your Budget Go Further
Filming in Mexico is cost-effective. Filming here will save 40 percent off the typical U.S. production budget. However, it's important to maximize those financial advantages by working with a production company in Mexico that knows and understands how to make your production budget go further through cost-effective pre-production and planning and seamless navigation of permits and permissions.