Short film and feature film production in Mérida
Narrative production for short films, features and series: development support, cinema camera packages, crew and post, scaled to indie and studio budgets.
Narrative work needs a crew that understands coverage, continuity and the pace of a fiction set. We produce short films, features and episodic projects from Mérida, from script breakdown and scheduling to the last day of the color grade, and we scale the package to your budget, whether that is a lean festival short or a studio feature.
Because the camera, lens, lighting and grip inventory is ours, you can shoot on ALEXA, VENICE or RED with matched cinema primes without paying for gear to travel from Mexico City.
Film production in Mérida covers short films, feature films, web series and episodic projects, from development and script breakdown to the final mix. We work with first-time directors making a festival short as well as experienced producers bringing a feature to Yucatán, and we adapt the crew and equipment package to the story and the budget rather than to a fixed rate card.
Yucatán has a growing film community, with the Festival Internacional de Cine de Mérida y Yucatán (FICMY), film schools and local crews who have worked on national and international productions. The region’s locations, from colonial mansions and haciendas to cenotes, villages and coastline, can play many periods and places, and they are close enough that a production can change looks without long unit moves. Heat and rain shape the schedule, so we plan exterior days for the drier months when possible and keep interior cover sets ready.
A typical narrative production includes script breakdown and budget, casting support, location scouting and permits, a camera, lighting and grip team built around your director of photography, and a cinema package with ARRI, Sony or RED cameras and matched prime or anamorphic lenses from our inventory. Post-production can be completed in Mérida, including editing, color grading and sound. We also help Mexican productions prepare the budget documentation many public and private funding programs require.
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
- Script breakdown, budget and shooting schedule
- Casting support and location scouting
- Director of photography, camera and lighting crew
- ALEXA, VENICE or RED package with cinema primes or anamorphics
- Grip, dolly, crane and generator support
- Editorial, color grading and sound post
- Cover sets and weather contingency planning
- Period and art department research for Yucatán locations
- Continuity, script supervision and data management
- Festival deliverables, including DCP preparation through partners
Ideal for
- Independent filmmakers and film-school graduates
- Producers bringing features or series to Yucatán
- Festival shorts, including FICMY projects
- Mexican productions applying to public or private funding
- Web series and episodic creators
- Directors developing a proof-of-concept short
How it works
Script breakdown
We break down your script into scenes, locations, cast and budget.
Pre-production
Casting, scouting, tech scouts, camera and lens tests, and a shooting schedule.
Principal photography
We shoot with a full crew and cinema package, keeping continuity and coverage on track.
Post-production
Editorial, color grading, sound design and mix, and festival or distribution deliverables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work with a small budget?
Yes. We scale crew size and the camera package to the project and tell you early where the money matters most on screen.
Do you provide the director?
Usually the director is yours. We provide the producer, DP and crew, and can recommend local directors if you need one.
Can we rent only the gear and crew?
Yes. You can hire just the camera package with technicians from our rental catalog.
How much does it cost to produce a short film?
It varies widely with length, cast, locations, crew and equipment. We build a budget from your script and show where savings will not hurt what appears on screen.
Can you help with the script breakdown and schedule?
Yes. Our producers break down the script, prepare the shooting schedule and identify locations, cast and equipment needs.
Do you have actors in Mérida?
Yes. There is a local acting community, and we can bring talent from Mexico City when a role needs it.
When is the best season to shoot in Yucatán?
November to April is drier and cooler, which is easier for exteriors. Shoots in the rainy season are possible with flexible schedules and cover sets.
Can you supply anamorphic lenses?
Yes, anamorphic and spherical cinema primes are available in our rental inventory, subject to availability on your dates.
Can we do post-production in Mérida?
Yes. Editing, color grading, sound design and mix can be done locally, and we can coordinate with your post house elsewhere.
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