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Pre-Production

Pre-Production Services

The team handles production planning and creative development and logistics which maintain your schedule and budget and creative vision.

Creative

Scriptwriting, storyboarding, and pitch-ready treatments.

Logistics

Permits, budgeting, scheduling, and crew coordination.

Delivery

Production-ready plans with Mexico-wide coverage.

Planning with Precision

Comprehensive Pre-Production Services

From initial concept to production-ready plans, our team sets the foundation for successful films, TV, commercials, and digital content around the world.

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Creative Excellence

The creative team works with Televisa, TV Azteca, and international co-production partners to develop scripts, storyboards, and visual treatments for your project.

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Strategic Planning

The line producers create USD budgets with EFICINE tax incentives factored into their planning, using Mexican holiday schedules and union regulations to determine production timelines.

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Local Expertise

Fixers across all 32 Mexican statesβ€”from Caribbean beaches to mountain villages to Pacific coastlines.

Service Catalog

Our Pre-Production Services

Every phase is coveredβ€”creative development, casting, permits, budgeting, crew, logistics, and compliance.

Why Fixers in Mexico

Why Choose Fixers in Mexico for Pre-Production

Integrated creative, logistics, and compliance backed by seasoned producers and local fixers.

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Proven Expertise

Industry-leading team across all formats and budgets, trusted by global broadcasters.

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Fast Response

Rapid 24-48 hour turnarounds for quotes, permits, and scheduling updates.

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Global Network

On-the-ground partners in 100+ countries with local permits handled for you.

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Full Service

End-to-end coverage from concept and casting to legal, logistics, and delivery.

FAQs

Pre-Production FAQs

Clear answers on timelines, coverage, and how we tailor planning to your production.

What's included in pre-production services?

Our team provides complete production services which include script breakdown, scheduling, and location selection throughout 32 Mexican states, Mexico City agency casting, crew member selection from our approved network, budget development in USD with EFICINE tax incentive calculations, and permit submission to IMCINE and local film commissions. You receive a production-ready package before the cameras start filming.

How long does pre-production take?

The process of obtaining locations, casting actors, and completing EFICINE paperwork for feature films requires a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks. The production timeline for commercials remains short because they require only 2 to 4 weeks when production sites have easy access. The process of getting documentary access and conducting interviews determines project timelines. The team can accelerate project work when needed, but Mexican authority rules about permit processing create important time requirements.

Do you work with international productions shooting in Mexico?

That's our specialty. We bridge the gap between international production companies and Mexican crews, vendors, and authorities. Our team handles everything from temporary import documentation for equipment crossing the border to coordinating with Mexican unions and navigating IMCINE co-production rules. Most of our clients are UK, US, German, and Asian productions shooting on Mexican soil.

Can you work within a specific budget?

We create budgets in USD with detailed line items that follow Mexican production industry standards. If you have a target number, we'll tell you honestly what's achievable -- whether that means adjusting the shooting schedule, finding alternative locations, or restructuring the crew. We'd rather have a frank conversation upfront than deliver surprises later.

What happens if permits get denied or locations fall through?

It happens, and we plan for it. The location packages we offer include backup solutions and we have established connections with Mexican property owners and film commissions to handle unexpected changes in filming locations. Our location managers have pulled off same-week replacements for everything from hacienda shoots to Mexico City apartment interiors.

Ready to Start Your Pre-Production?

We'll build a production-ready plan with detailed budgets, schedules, and permit timelines for your project.