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Film Commission
The Baja State Film Commission is the first government agency you
need to contact if you are producing any commercial, television
show or film in Baja California. They will help you make contact
with the correct agencies and tell you which permits may be required
by your production. The State Film Commission may also provide you
with a letter to help you obtain permits with municipal, state and
federal authorities. Phone: (52) 664 682-3367
City
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.
Street and
Highways
You need authorization from the city police if you are planning
to close streets or stop traffic. It is always a good idea to let
local police know of location filming activity. If you want to film
on highways, you need permission from state or federal police.
Highway
All Highways and ports across Baja California are supervised by
Policia Federal Preventiva. If you want to film or video record
on any federal roads or ports, you need their authorization.
Federal Police
Ensenada Tel (646) 176 3640
Av. Adolfo Lopez Mateos #1360, Edificio Pronaf,
Zona Centro, Ensenada, B.C. 22830
Federal Police Mexicali Tel (686) 553 4163
Av. Zaragoza #2035, Col. Nueva,
Mexicali, B.C. 211000
Federal Police
Tecate Tel (665) 654 0606
Km. 6.7 Carretera Libre Tec-Ens,
Tecate, B.C.
Federal Police
Tijuana Tel (664) 682 5285
Av. Fuerza Aerea S/N
Tijuana, B.C. Tel (664) 682 5286
Customs
To temporarily import film equipment you have at least two choices:
- A custom
broker will give you professional advice about the steps you need
to follow and inform you of permits you might need in order to
successully complete a temporary or permanent import of your equipment.
Two custom brokers used by production companies in the past are:
CYMSE Tel (619)
661 1972
Contact: Yolanda Lopez Fax (619) 661 1988
8710 Avenida de la Fuente Suite 2310
Otay Mesa, CA 92173
MAP Cargo Tel
(619) 661 1858
Contact: Carlos Morineau Fax (619) 661 5514
9255 Customhouse Plaza Suite F,
San Diego, CA 92154 mapcargo@prodigy.net
- The second
choice is to use a consular permit issued at the Mexican Consulate.
There are some materials and equipment such as guns, explosives,
chemicals, etc. that require special permits. For more information,
contact one of the local production managers. Consular permits
are most practical for very small productions.
Both importation
processes require a letter from the Baja California State Film Commission.
MEXICAN WOK
PERMITS & VISAS
If you are bringing crew from a foreign country into Mexico, 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.
Mexican Consulates
Australia Tel (02) 6273 3963
14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla Fax (02) 6273 1190
ACT2600 www.embassyofmexicoinaustralia.org
embamex@mexico.org.au
London Tel 44
(0) 20 7499 8586
42 Hertford St., London W1J 7JR, www.embamex.co.uk
England, London mexuk@easynet.co.uk
Los Angeles
Tel (213) 351 6800
2401 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Fax (213) 389 9249
CA 90057 www.consulmex-la.com
New York Tel (212) 217 6400
27 East 39th. St., New York, Fax (212) 217 6493
NY 10016 www.consulmexny.org
San Diego Tel (619) 231 8414
1549 India Street, San Diego, Fax (619) 231 4802
CA 92101 www.sre.gob.mx/sandiego
Toronto Tel (416) 368 8490
199 Bay St., Suite 4440, Fax (416) 368 8342
Commerce Court West,
Toronto, Ont. M5L 1E9
Vancouver Tel (604) 684-3547
810-1130 W. Pender St., Fax (604) 684-2485
Vancouver,B.C.VGE4A www.mexonline.com/consulat
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