Camera crew and cinematographer hire in Mérida
Directors of photography, camera operators, focus pullers, DITs, gaffers and grips, booked with or without our cinema camera and lighting packages.
Sometimes you already have the creative and the producer, and you need a reliable crew with the right equipment. We book cinematographers, camera operators, first and second ACs, DITs, gaffers and grips who know our gear inside out, so packages are prepped, tested and run efficiently on set.
Book a full camera department for a commercial, a two-person crew for an interview, or technicians to run a crane, dolly or stabilized head.
Camera crew hire means booking experienced technicians, with or without equipment, for a shoot you are producing yourself. In Mérida we supply directors of photography, camera operators, focus pullers and second ACs, DITs, gaffers, electricians, grips, sound recordists and technicians for cranes, dollies and remote heads, from a single operator for an interview to a full camera and lighting department for a commercial or series.
Hiring locally saves visiting productions flights, hotels and per diems, and it brings people who know the region: how to schedule around the heat, which locations need permits, where to find a generator or a replacement cable on a Sunday, and how to work respectfully in communities and haciendas. Because our crews work with our own camera, lens, lighting and grip inventory every week, packages are prepped and tested before the shoot and problems are solved quickly on set.
Bookings are made by shoot day, usually 10 or 12 hours, with prep, travel and overtime agreed in advance. You can book crew only, equipment only or both, and we can supply ENG and EFP crews for news, sports and broadcast work. Send us your dates, location, format and the positions you need, and we confirm availability and a written quote, usually within one business day.
Equipment we use for this service
All of it comes from our own inventory in Mérida and can also be rented on its own:
What’s included
- Director of photography and camera operators
- First and second camera assistants and DIT
- Gaffer, electricians and key grip
- Crane, dolly and remote head technicians
- Camera, lens, lighting and grip packages from our inventory
- Package prep and testing before the shoot
- ENG and EFP crews for news, sports and broadcast
- Sound recordist with wireless and boom kit
- Steadicam, gimbal and remote head operators
- Prep day and camera tests before the shoot
Ideal for
- Agencies and producers shooting in Yucatán
- Foreign crews traveling light
- Broadcasters needing local ENG or EFP crews
- Streaming and TV series shooting units in Yucatán
- Sports and live event broadcasters
- Corporate and event producers from other cities
How it works
Tell us the job
Send dates, location, format and the crew positions you need.
Crew and package
We confirm the DP, operators and technicians and prep a matching camera and lighting package.
On set
Our crew arrives with tested gear and works to your director and producer.
Media handoff
The DIT backs up and checks media daily and hands over drives at wrap.
Frequently asked questions
Can we book crew without equipment?
Yes, although most clients book crew together with our packages because our technicians already know the gear.
What is a standard shooting day?
Usually 10 or 12 hours plus travel, with overtime agreed in the quote.
Do your crews speak English?
Yes, key crew members work in English and Spanish.
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in Mérida?
It depends on the positions, number of days, hours and whether equipment is included. We send a written quote by shoot day, with overtime and travel terms.
Can you supply a sound recordist?
Yes. We provide sound recordists with wireless lavaliers, boom and recorders, alone or as part of a crew.
Do you have Steadicam or gimbal operators?
Yes. Gimbal and stabilized head operators are available, and Steadicam can be arranged depending on dates.
Can we bring our own camera and hire only crew?
Yes. Our technicians work with most professional camera systems, although they are fastest with the packages they know.
How quickly can you confirm a crew?
Usually within one business day for standard positions. Larger crews or specialist roles need more notice.
Do your crews travel outside Mérida?
Yes, across Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo, with travel and per diems included in the quote.
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