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Feature Film Production
Complete feature film production services in Mexico for studio-backed and independent productions.
Feature film production is the flagship format of the film industry, creating long-form narrative content for theatrical and premium distribution. These productions demand the highest standards of craft across every department, from cinematography and design to performance and post-production, sustained over extended shooting schedules.
We provide full-service production support for feature films, coordinating every logistical element from pre-production through wrap. Our team manages crew assembly, equipment sourcing, location logistics, and daily operations to ensure your feature film production operates at the professional standard the format demands.
Capabilities
Production for Every Scale
We support feature film productions of all scales—from intimate independent films to major studio productions and international co-productions shooting across Mexico.
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Studio Productions
- Major studio partnerships
- Large-scale crew coordination
- Complex logistics management
- International co-production support
- Full service line production
Scale & Expertise
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Independent Films
- Budget-conscious production
- Creative flexibility
- Indie film expertise
- Festival circuit knowledge
- Emerging talent support
Creative Freedom
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International Co-Productions
- Treaty co-production expertise
- Multi-country coordination
- Tax incentive navigation
- Cross-border logistics
- Experienced crew provision
Global Reach
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Streaming Features
- Platform-specific requirements
- High-volume delivery standards
- Quick turnaround capability
- Technical specifications
- Quality control protocols
Digital Delivery
On Location
Feature film production with Fox Baja Studios deep ocean tank (Titanic, Master and Commander, Pearl Harbor), the Cuarón-del Toro-Iñárritu auteur pipeline, Lubezki/Prieto/Navarro DP roster and EFICINE 189 ten-percent federal expenditure credit.
Here is how this works in practice. We service Mexican feature film production for global studios and independent productions shooting across the country's full studio stack — Fox Baja Studios in Rosarito (deep ocean tank built for Titanic 1997, later servicing Master and Commander 2003 and Pearl Harbor 2001), Estudios Churubusco (1945, fed-state-owned. The roster covers Buñuel's home base across his Mexico period), Estudios América, Lemon Studios, Argos Comunicación, Imagina Studios and Estudios Tepeyac.
On the ground, Global feature credits reaching Mexico include Spectre (CDMX Day of the Dead Zócalo opening), Apocalypto (Yucatán Maya 2006), Sicario, The Magnificent Seven 2016 (Durango), Quantum of Solace (Yucatán and CDMX), Once Upon a Time in The country (Acapulco) and Roma (CDMX Roma/Condesa neighborhoods, 2018). DP rosters reach Emmanuel 'Chivo' Lubezki ASC (three consecutive Best Cinematography Oscars. This covers Gravity, Birdman, The Revenant), Rodrigo Prieto ASC AMC (Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie) and Guillermo Navarro ASC (Pan's Labyrinth Best Cinematography Oscar).
Here is the short of it. Mexico's feature film economy gains from EFICINE 189 — a federal ISR-creditable stimulus of up to ten percent on qualifying spend administered through Hacienda — alongside EFICINE 190 distribution credits, sixteen-percent IVA recovery on eligible spend, and IMSS payroll compliance for short-term hires. The auteur pipeline anchors global perception of Mexican cinema: Alfonso Cuarón (Roma 2018 — Best Director, Best Foreign-Language and Best Cinematography Oscars; Gravity 2013 Best Director), Guillermo del Toro (Shape of Water 2017 — Best Picture and Best Director; Pinocchio 2022 Best Animated; Pan's Labyrinth three Oscars), Alejandro González Iñárritu (Birdman 2014 plus The Revenant 2015 — back-to-back Best Director), Carlos Reygadas and Michel Franco. Festival visibility runs through FICM Morelia (since 2003), FICG Guadalajara (since 1986 — oldest in Latin America), Los Cabos Global, Riviera Maya and the AMACC Ariel Awards (Mexican Academy since 1947).
FAQ
Our Production Network
What is Mexico's EFICINE tax incentive?
EFICINE offers up to 40% tax incentive on qualifying Mexican expenditure for eligible productions shooting in Mexico. This includes crew costs, equipment rental, post-production, and other eligible expenses. We help productions navigate eligibility requirements and application processes.
How do you support international co-productions?
We provide complete co-production support including treaty compliance guidance, Mexican partner introductions, crew and equipment coordination, location services, and administrative support. Our team understands the requirements of bilateral treaties with major film-producing nations.
What crew sizes can you accommodate for feature films?
We support productions from small indie crews of 20-30 to major studio productions requiring 150+ crew members. Our network includes all key departments and we coordinate with Mexican unions and guilds as required.
Can you handle period or costume productions?
Yes. Mexico offers exceptional resources for period productions including historical locations, costume houses, prop suppliers, and crews experienced in period filmmaking. We coordinate all specialty requirements for costume dramas.
What locations are available for feature film production?
Mexico offers extraordinary diversity: colonial streetscapes, haciendas, desert landscapes, mountain ranges, Caribbean coastline, Pacific beaches, and industrial settings. We scout and secure locations across all 32 states.
Do you provide post-production services for feature films?
We connect productions with Mexico's leading post-production facilities for editing, color grading, VFX, sound design, and mixing. Mexican post houses work to international standards and many offer competitive rates enhanced by tax incentives.
Related Services
Productions in Mexico that need this often pair it with Drama Series Production, Narrative Films & Web Series, and Documentary & Docuseries Production for full coverage. Most projects also draw on TV & Film Production Services and Educational & Explainer Video Production.
On Set
Ready to Produce Your Feature Film?
Tell us about your project and we'll provide a comprehensive production plan for filming in Mexico.