Mexico offers experienced crews, diverse locations, competitive production costs and world-class technical resources. It can accommodate productions ranging from commercials and photography to documentaries, automotive shoots, music videos and branded content.

Mexico offers modern cities, colonial architecture, deserts, beaches, jungles, mountains, highways, industrial spaces and contemporary homes.

Many different visual environments are available within a relatively short distance from Mexico City.

Yes. Mexico is frequently used to represent locations across Latin America, the United States, Europe and other international territories.

Architecture, landscapes, casting, production design and set dressing can be combined to create a wide range of visual settings.

Olympic Crew is based in Mexico City and works throughout Mexico. We can coordinate productions in Mexico City, Baja California, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Oaxaca, Yucatán, the Caribbean coast and other regions of the country. We also have a production presence in Colombia.

Yes. We can manage the complete production process, including:

• Budgeting and scheduling
• Location scouting
• Permits
• Casting
• Crew and equipment
• Transportation and accommodation
• Art department
• Production logistics
• On-set coordination
• Post-production

Our involvement can be adapted to the specific needs of each project.

Yes. Our producers and key production personnel work in English and Spanish.

We regularly collaborate with international clients, agencies, directors, photographers and production companies.

Yes. Mexico has a large pool of experienced professionals working across commercials, feature films, television, documentaries, music videos, fashion and photography.

We assemble each crew according to the scale, technical requirements and creative approach of the project.

Yes. Mexico has established rental houses offering professional camera, lighting, grip, sound and specialized production equipment.

We can source equipment locally or coordinate the temporary importation of specific equipment when required.

Yes. We provide remote research, local scouting, technical scouting and detailed location presentations.

For remote locations, we also evaluate transportation, accommodation, access, weather, power, connectivity and safety requirements.

Permit requirements depend on the location, city, production size and type of activity.

Public streets, historic locations, government buildings, protected areas and certain private properties may require specific authorization. Olympic Crew identifies and coordinates the permits required for each production.

Yes. Mexico has a large and diverse casting pool that includes professional actors, models, real people, children, families, athletes, specialists and multilingual talent.

Casting can be organized through in-person sessions, self-tapes or a combination of both.

Yes. We can coordinate picture cars, transportation, detailing, tracking vehicles, rigging, precision drivers, road permits and safety teams.

Mexico offers urban environments, highways, desert roads, coastal routes and controlled locations suitable for vehicle filming.

Weather varies significantly by region and season.

Mexico City generally has mild conditions, while coastal and tropical areas may experience stronger heat, humidity and seasonal rain. We assess weather patterns, daylight hours and contingency plans during pre-production.

Yes. Mexico is a safe and well-established production destination, hosting international commercials, films, television projects and photo shoots throughout the year.

As with any major production market, successful shoots depend on careful planning and local knowledge. We evaluate every location individually and coordinate transportation, access, schedules, local support and security when required, creating a controlled and reliable environment for visiting clients, talent and crew.

Mexico is a highly competitive production destination, offering significant value without compromising on talent, experienced crews, professional equipment or location quality.

Every project is different, and costs depend on factors such as the number of shoot days, crew size, equipment, locations, casting, art direction, travel and technical complexity.

Once we receive the brief and preliminary schedule, we can prepare an initial estimate and recommend the most efficient production approach for the project.

Olympic Crew can contract and invoice international clients through its Mexican legal entity.

Invoices can be issued in Mexican pesos or in an agreed foreign currency, such as USD, CAD or EUR. Payments are generally made by international bank transfer.

Mexico’s standard VAT rate is 16%.

Certain services provided to foreign clients may qualify as exports of services and be invoiced at a 0% VAT rate. However, this is not automatic and depends on the client, the contract structure, where the service is used and how the payment is made.

The appropriate VAT treatment is reviewed for each project.

No. For a standard production-services project, the international client can contract Olympic Crew directly as its Mexican production partner.

Withholding taxes depend on the client’s country and the nature of the payment.

Mexico has double-taxation treaties with countries including the United States, Canada, France and Spain. These treaties may reduce or eliminate certain withholding taxes when the correct documentation is provided.

Any proposed withholding should be identified before the contract and budget are approved.

Common documentation includes:

• Mexican tax-registration information
• Company incorporation documents
• Bank-account confirmation
• Tax-compliance documentation
• Mexican certificate of tax residence
• Supplier-registration forms
• Beneficial-owner information
• Anti-corruption questionnaires

United States clients may also request a W-8BEN-E form.

Olympic Crew contracts and pays the Mexican crew, vendors, equipment houses, locations and local service providers.

The foreign client contracts Olympic Crew rather than entering into separate agreements with each local supplier.

Yes, but immigration requirements depend on nationality, length of stay, role and whether the person is being paid in Mexico.

Olympic Crew can assist with invitation letters, schedules and production documentation. Final immigration requirements must be confirmed before travel.

Yes. Cameras, lenses and other specialized equipment may be temporarily imported into Mexico.

The process should be planned in advance and may require detailed equipment lists, serial numbers, declared values and support from a customs broker; Olympic Crew can assist with this process.

We also compare the cost of importing equipment against renting an equivalent package locally.

We coordinate the production structure and provide the documentation normally required for international projects.

When formal legal, immigration or tax advice is required, we work with qualified specialists.

Tax, legal and immigration requirements are reviewed according to the specific project, client country and contract structure.

Olympic Crew combines strong local production knowledge with an international and creatively driven approach.

We focus on clear communication, detailed planning and carefully assembled teams, allowing visiting clients and creative partners to concentrate on the work while we manage the production on the ground.