Baklight — Cinematic production

Films. Stories.
Images that stay.

A director-led production ecosystem in Mexico — from concept to final image.

We work at the intersection of storytelling, production and finishing — shaping films with precision, intention and cinematic depth.

Production Services

Shoot in Mexico.
Keep more of your budget.

Up to 30% federal tax credit + 40% state rebate. World-class locations, experienced crews, and streamlined production support — all in one partner.

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Film production in Mexico
Cinema craft

Original Films & Stories
for Brands

A Director-Led Production Ecosystem

One partner.
Fully integrated into your production workflow.

Direction, production, post and equipment — integrated to ensure creative consistency and efficient execution at every stage.

Paco Herrera — Director & Cinematographer

Director & Cinematographer

Paco Herrera

Paco Herrera is a Mexican director and cinematographer whose work explores identity, place and human connection through cinematic language.

With over two decades of experience across documentary, narrative and commercial filmmaking, he approaches each project as both a story and a visual construction — shaping tone, rhythm and image from concept through final grade.

His work has been recognized at international film festivals including London Vision Film Festival, Berlin Kiez, Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Festival and Austin Lift Off.

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Recognition

Recognized internationally.

Our work has been recognized across international film festivals and industry awards.

Film Festivals

Silver Screen Film Festival (Prague)

Best Short Documentary

London Vision Film Festival

Best Short Documentary, Best Cinematography, Best Producer

Toronto / Los Angeles Documentary Festival

Best Story

Austin Lift-Off Film Festival

Best Short Documentary

Berlin Kiez Film Festival

Best Short Documentary

Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival

Official Selection

Hollywood ShortsFest

Honorable Mention

Documentaries Without Borders

Excellence Award

Industry Awards

Gold Telly Award

Biography Non-Broadcast (2018)

Silver Telly Award

Corporate Image Non-Broadcast (2018)

Silver Telly Award

Corporate Image (2017)

Silver Telly Award

Art Direction (2017)

Silver Telly Award

Cinematography (2014)

Bronze Telly Award

Lifestyle Non-Broadcast (2018)

Bronze Telly Award

Cinematography (2017, 2014)

Kodak Film Student Scholarship

1999

IMCINE Production Grant

Mexican Ministry of Culture

Silver Screen Film Festival
Toronto/LA Documentary Festival
Berlin Lift-Off
Hollywood ShortsFest
Documentaries Without Borders
Bajío Documentary Film Festival

Trusted By

Trusted by international brands, agencies and filmmakers.

HBO
Discovery Channel
National Geographic
Nestlé
Gatorade
Bacardi
Sony
Ogilvy
Anima Studios
Publicis Sapient
Mullen Lowe
The Patrón Spirits Company

Collaborators

A trusted production network built over decades.

Producers

ADs

Camera

Lighting

Grip

Art

Sound

Styling

Production

Fixers

Location Specialists

Throughout Mexico

Bilingual international-experienced crews.

The Mexico Advantage

World-class locations.
Local expertise.
International standards.

Mexico offers an extraordinary range of locations, skilled crews and production flexibility.

Baklight connects international productions with local expertise and global standards — ensuring creative ambition is matched with reliable execution.

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Innovation

Shaping the future of filmmaking.

We integrate AI-driven tools and hybrid workflows to expand creative possibilities — always in service of story, never as a substitute for it.

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Let's build something cinematic.

From concept to final image — we partner with filmmakers, brands and agencies to create films that resonate.