The best filming production services for foreign companies in Mexico
Our highly skilled team of experts delivers high-quality content along with outstanding production and logistical services for clients worldwide.
Do you need a producer who manages pre-production as if you were already on location? Are you looking for strong local insight to support your research? Do you need guidance through the bureaucratic process of securing location permits and production incentives? Don’t worry — we’re here to take care of everything.
We handle your production from the earliest stages of the project, including research, scouting, script development, logistics, crew coordination, and camera equipment rental, all the way through the final steps, offering post-production services in Mexico such as editing, color correction, and sound design.
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Our team will help you find the perfect locations for your project. We also assist and accompany you on scouting trips anywhere in Mexico, coordinating and supporting you throughout the recce process.
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Lighting and grip services are among the most essential needs for international productions. Renting this heavy and delicate equipment locally is always the smartest option. That’s why we provide access to cutting-edge LED lighting solutions and top-quality grip equipment.
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We work with a wide network of English-speaking professionals with strong international experience. Our crews are highly skilled, hardworking, and known for maintaining a positive attitude that helps create a collaborative and easy-going environment on set.
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Each country has its own film commissions, regulations, and application processes for filming permits, as well as specific requirements for individual locations. Navigating this paperwork can be complex, but as a production company based in Mexico, we handle it efficiently and smoothly.
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Whether you need specific gear or a full equipment package, we collaborate with leading equipment rental companies and maintain strong relationships with them, allowing us to secure highly competitive rates that are not typically available. All productions are fully covered with comprehensive insurance.
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We manage every aspect of transportation, from booking flights to organizing cost-effective ground transport such as minibuses, vans, and SUVs.
Additionally, we partner with a wide range of accommodation providers across Mexico, offering hotels and apartments tailored to your production’s needs.
Figures don’t lie, and that’s why Mexico is an outstanding destination for your next production. Mexico offers an incredible diversity of locations, from iconic World Heritage sites and vibrant cities to contemporary architecture and breathtaking natural landscapes. Find the perfect locations for your film. We look forward to working with you!
We want to be your first choice. If you are planning to carry out your project in Mexico, don’t hesitate to reach out to us — we’ll provide everything you need to make you feel at home.
Alan Pierson. Producer Pringles / Gate Reality
“You made this week a complete success! What an epic shoot! We can’t even express how much we appreciate all the hard work. We got to experience some incredible pieces of nature, culture, and history while working in paradise!”
“Your footage looks absolutely stunning!”
“Everything we requested was delivered flawlessly. A very professional company with immediate responses to unforeseen events — I have no doubt they were crucial in moving this production forward.”
“An extremely enthusiastic and professional crew. Fonktown is an outstanding company that brings a great approach to any production in Mexico.”
“Without their support, we could never have achieved this. Truly a professional company.”
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We will adapt the production to your budget to make the most of your resources. Our goal is for you to leave satisfied with the amazing work done and eager to return to Mexico for your next shoot. Everything will be ready and prepared when the shooting day arrives.
We have an incredible database of locations that we know inside and out, but even if a location isn’t yet in our portfolio, we’ll find the perfect spot that fits your vision and budget perfectly.
Many of our locations actively welcome film productions, which means access and permits can be arranged instantly, allowing filming to start right away. Not only are these locations stunning, but they are also practical, offering parking, dining areas, catering, and other essential facilities that any production team would need.
Fonktown provides fixer services for any media project — photo shoots, commercials, broadcast, corporate content, music videos, and documentaries all across Mexico.
For the duration of your shoot, we’ll be your eyes and ears, facilitating interviews with sources, providing context, helping you navigate unfamiliar cities, and gathering information for your documentaries and films.
We offer all our local expertise through a fully transparent process. For us, the key to a successful production service is maintaining an honest and collaborative relationship with everyone involved in the shoot.
We will assist you with the main tasks of your production, including location management, research, scheduling, call sheets, preparation of production booklets, translation, reservations, vehicles, crew coordination, safety, and support guidance.
Our fixer will be responsible for helping the producer connect with the right institutions, companies, and people to carry out the project, while keeping a close eye on details and optimizing time.
We provide translation services that go beyond language, ensuring that meanings are clear and culturally accurate for each context and region.
Our fixers are highly talented, enthusiastic, and passionate about cinema. From finding unique and special locations to providing professional and detailed guidance to producers, our local team brings the magic of film to life.
Their extensive experience is their greatest asset: they know locations you’ve only dreamed of and could never have discovered on your own. In addition, their familiarity with each site allows them to handle all procedures smoothly — from legal requirements, permits, and paperwork to language support, equipment, and assembling the ideal professional film crew.
We work all across Mexico, whether it’s cities, forests, or coastlines. Our network allows us to reach every region of the country. Our experience and reputation in Mexico give us direct access to government authorities, enabling us to secure permits quickly and organize your commercial or film in the most efficient way.
We offer the perfect combination of professional experience and local knowledge to ensure a well-structured, fast, and — why not? — fun production.
Amazing locations: Mexico’s diverse landscapes and attractive incentives have long captivated foreign filmmakers. From desert expanses and colonial cities to lush jungles and vibrant coastlines, Mexico offers an incredible variety of backdrops that make it one of the most sought-after filming destinations in the world.
Tax incentives: Foreign productions shooting in Mexico can benefit from competitive tax rebates, which make the country an increasingly attractive option for international projects. These incentives are one of the main reasons more and more productions are choosing Mexico.
Perfect weather: Mexico is an ideal location for shooting, with regions where weather delays are unlikely. Its variety of climates — from deserts in the north to tropical jungles in the south, and mountains and highlands in between — provides the perfect backdrop for any production.
Skills: Mexico is home to a highly skilled workforce, from directors and extras to technicians, engineers, and camera operators, ensuring top-quality production standards.
The best team for the best filming results in Mexico.
We follow professional guidelines to deliver optimal creative results while staying within your budget, always taking client input into account. Our recommendations combine local knowledge with international expertise.
The best team for the best filming results in Mexico.
We help you research and secure the rights necessary to successfully produce your project, while ensuring that all entertainment agreements are properly drafted to optimize tax incentives, intellectual property, and more.
Enough Talk, Let’s Build Something Together
We offer a full-service experience adapted to your needs. We will organise the production process, from the first steps all the way through to delivery, including designing the creative idea, creating a shooting plan, coordinating the shooting itself and post-production refinements.
Whether you need a single video or an ongoing content partner, we will handle every aspect of the project.
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We partner with a network of the most experienced local professionals, so we are present in every corner of Mexico.
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We have a close relationship with local authorities, so the often arduous process of applying for filming permits becomes smoother and faster with us.
No problem! Our extensive network of producers can help you all around Mexico.
The short answer? It depends.
Pricing a video production requires as much information about the project as possible. We need to know the ins and outs of your project in order to make sure we approach it in the most strategic way possible. We want your production to match your needs and our team will work with you to figure out the best solution for your business at a reasonable price.
We usually ask for part of the budget to be paid in advance. The rest should be paid right after the shooting. Any extra requirements that may arise should be added either to the second invoice or to a third extra one.
Our process is focused on delivering the best video at the most cost-effective price:
Sets are crazy, chaotic places; and shooting days on a film set can be arduous and demanding. With early starts and late finishes, a film production can be just as physically demanding as it is mentally.
This is why preproduction is essential. The more exhaustively the shooting is planned, the smoother the shooting will be. So sit back and relax. Our producers got you covered!
Remote productions are a great solution for clients that want to supervise the shooting without needing to be physically present. For brands, agencies and production companies that have never considered remote production, the approach may seem dissuading, but with the right partners, communication setup and mentality the results are worthwhile. In remote productions, camera feeds are streamed in real time to those who are unable to be physically present on set. Communication channels are established too to make sure that remote participants can contribute, approve takes and direct as if they were on set themselves.
Absolutely, we have a database of models/talent agencies that we have worked with and we will show you potential options for your project.
We do own some equipment, and have a great relationship with the best rental houses in Mexico.
Absolutely. Please get in touch to discuss your project and timescales. We have an in-house team and can deliver great results quickly.
Of course, we can provide some in house editing services or contact one of our talented contacts for those post production needs which are more demanding.
The final product can be delivered in whatever format you need. The two most common ways to do this are:
Don’t hesitate and tell us about your project! We’ll send a proposal with a custom strategy and a creative approach for your project.
Share your contact with us and we’ll reach out shortly to dive into your concept, ideas, and vision. That way, you’ll make the most of our producers’ guidance and gain full access to our exclusive locations in Mexico.
