The Baja State Film Commission is the first government agency to contact if you are producing any commercial, television show or film in Baja California. They will help you coordinate with the correct agencies and tell you which permits may be required for your production. The Film Commission also provides you with letters to help obtain permits with municipal, state and federal authorities.
Film Commissioner: Ulises Hernández Phone: (52) 664 634 6330
You may also call Charlie Arneson, General Manager of Fox Studios or Florisse Vazquez for contacts and information in Baja.
If you are bringing crew from a foreign country into México, it is very important to process work visas for each of them. It is easier to have a local production manager, coordinator or attorney handle immigration issues. If you prefer to do it yourself, you can contact any Mexican Consulate. Embassy or immigration office.
If you intend to film or video record on streets or at exterior locations, or park production vehicles on the street in any Baja California municipality, it may be necessary to obtain a permit from the local government, “Ayuntamiento Municipal”. Laws are not well defined about location permits, and the process and authorization may vary by city.
If you plan to work in the Tijuana area contact the Tijuana Film Office.
| Film Office Rep: Rene Castillo | Tel (664) 973 7135 |
| Av. Independencia #1350 | Cel (664) 223 4670 |
| Zona Rio, | srcastillo@tijuana.gob.mx |
| Tijuana, B.C. 22320 | www.tijuana.gob.mx |
You need authorization from the city police if you are planning to close city streets or stop traffic. In any case, it is always a good idea to let local police know of location filming activity.
All Highways and ports across Baja California are supervised by the Policia Federal Preventiva. If you want to film or video record on any federal roads or ports, you need their authorization.