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Lighting Equipment Rental
Professional lighting packages for film, TV, and commercial production in Mexico.
Lighting equipment rental gives productions access to professional-grade fixtures, controls, and accessories without long-term ownership costs. Rental houses maintain extensive inventories of LED, HMI, tungsten, and fluorescent units, along with dimming systems, cables, and distribution equipment for productions of any scale.
We facilitate lighting equipment rentals from vetted local suppliers, securing competitive rates and managing the logistics of delivery and return. Our team coordinates with your gaffer to ensure the right fixtures, accessories, and backup units arrive on time and in tested working condition.
Capabilities
Complete Lighting Solutions
From powerful HMI daylight to versatile LED and classic tungsten, we source lighting equipment that brings your creative vision to life.
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HMI Lighting
- ARRI M-Series (M18, M40, M90)
- Fresnel HMI units
- Par fixtures
- Electronic ballasts
- Daylight matching
Daylight Power
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LED Systems
- ARRI SkyPanel series
- Litepanels Gemini
- Aputure fixtures
- RGB & bi-color units
- Flexible LED mats
Modern Efficiency
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Tungsten Fixtures
- ARRI T-Series fresnels
- Source Four ellipsoidals
- Mole-Richardson units
- Practical fixtures
- Dimmer systems
Classic Warmth
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Grip & Control
- C-stands & combos
- Flags, nets & silks
- Frames & butterflies
- Grip arms & hardware
- Rigging systems
Light Control
On Location
Mole-Richardson Mexico, Cine Equipos and cross-border LA lighting pools for any scale of production
Here is how this works in practice. Mexican top lighting inventory anchors on Mole-Richardson Mexico's multi-decade CDMX stock, layered with ARRI M-Series HMI, ARRI SkyPanel S360 / S60 / S30, Orbiter, K5600 Joker 800/1200/1600 + Joker-Bug, Aputure Nova P600C and Storm 1200x, Litegear LiteMat 4 + 8, Astera Titan Tube and Helios PB-30 Bluetooth control, DMG Lumière Maxi + Mini, and Quasar Science Q-LED tube stock. We pull from Cine Equipos / Equipos Cinema, Lemon Studios, 3 Equipos, and Quaema Cine CDMX rental houses for narrative and commercial work. With cross-border ARRI Rental LA, Sigma Cine, Panavision, Keslow Camera, and Mole-Richardson LA flowing in via Tijuana-San Diego 12-minute commercial border crossing under ATA carnet processed through SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) / Aduanas.
On the ground, mexican grid power runs 127V/60Hz residential and 220V/60Hz industrial — identical 60Hz frequency to US grid and matching US Type A/B plugs, so LA-shipped HMI ballasts and LED drivers need no frequency conversion or plug adaptation. CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) tie-in permits set up building grid connections; Aggreko Mexico, Cummins, and Caterpillar provide tow-plant and ENG-style portable gennies for off-grid Sonora desert, Yucatán Maya jungle, and Durango Western terrain exteriors.
Here is the short of it. Mexican lighting heritage runs deep — Mole-Richardson Mexico has anchored CDMX production since the studio era, supplying Estudios Churubusco (since 1945. The roster covers Buñuel's home, state-owned, deepest domestic sound stages), Estudios América, Argos Comunicación (telenovela start), Estudios Tepeyac (TV Azteca), Televisa San Ángel (largest Spanish-language tricky), and Lemon Studios (Iñárritu Bardo finishing). Major productions filmed The country. The list covers Roma (Cuarón 2018, Lubezki on ALEXA 65), Spectre (007 2015, Day of the Dead Zócalo opening, Hoyte van Hoytema), Apocalypto (Mel Gibson 2006, Yucatán Maya jungle), Sicario / Sicario 2 (CDMX + Sonora, Roger Deakins / Dariusz Wolski), Narcos: The country (multi-season CDMX + Guadalajara), Bardo (Iñárritu 2022, CDMX), Pinocchio (del Toro 2022 stop-motion AnimaEstudio Toluca + UK), Titanic (1997 Fox Baja Studios deep ocean tank), Master and Commander (2003 Fox Baja tank), Pearl Harbor (2001 Fox Baja tank), The Magnificent Seven (2016 Durango Western), Quantum of Solace (2008 Yucatán + CDMX), and The Counselor (Ridley Scott 2013 Juárez border). All combined Mole-Richardson The country and Cine Equipos heritage stock with cross-border LA specialty pulls. Day of the Dead candle-rig + cathedral interior packages and Aztec / Maya pre-Hispanic ruin low-impact INAH-compliant LED packages reflect The country-specific package builds.
FAQ
Lighting Rental Expertise
What lighting equipment do you supply?
We source all professional lighting equipment including HMI (ARRI M-Series, Joker), LED (SkyPanel, Gemini, Aputure), tungsten (fresnels, practicals), and specialty fixtures. Complete grip packages with stands, flags, diffusion, and rigging. Power distribution and dimming systems available.
How far in advance should I book lighting equipment?
We recommend 2-3 weeks advance booking for standard packages. Large lighting packages or specialty equipment may require 4-6 weeks, especially during busy periods. Rush services available for urgent requirements.
Can you provide gaffers and lighting crew?
Yes, we can arrange complete lighting crews including gaffers, best boys, electricians, and rigging teams to work alongside your equipment package. Crews are experienced with the specific equipment in your rental.
Do you handle power requirements?
We coordinate complete power solutions including generator rental, distribution systems, tie-ins, and load calculations. Our team assesses power availability at your locations and recommends appropriate solutions.
What about lighting for specific locations in Mexico?
We have extensive experience with Mexico's diverse locations—from historic estates with limited power to remote exteriors requiring generator support. We design lighting packages appropriate for each location's challenges.
Can you provide specialty lighting equipment?
Yes, we source specialty lighting including balloon lights, Dino/Maxi fixtures, underwater lighting, architectural LED, and practical fixtures. We work with specialty rental houses across Mexico to find specific equipment.
Related Services
Productions in Mexico that need this often pair it with HMI & Tungsten Lights and Lighting Modifiers for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Power Equipment Rental and Camera Equipment Rental.
On Set
Need Lighting Equipment?
Tell us about your production and we'll design a lighting package for your creative vision.