What we do

Our Reach

  • Colombia

    Colombia's CINA Program: A Driving Force Behind the Country's Audiovisual Production Industry

    Thanks to the implementation of CINA, a transferable tax credit, Colombia has seen remarkable growth in international audiovisual productions, which has generated almost one billion pesos in investments and created numerous job opportunities for local talent. Additionally, the program has bolstered the national industry and elevated the country's status as a leading audiovisual production hub in Latin America.

  • Panama

    Government Program Boosts Filmmaking in Panama

    One of the key reasons why filmmakers are flocking to Panama is the recently introduced government incentive that offers a 25% cashback to foreign film and television projects. Additionally, all film equipment can be temporarily imported tax-free without any deposit required, making it an even more attractive location for filmmakers.

  • Dominican Republic

    Filming in the Dominican Republic: fast-developing industry with great incentives

    The Dominican Republic provides excellent incentives, including a 25% transferable tax credit (TTC) and a value-added tax (VAT) exemption on services provided by exclusive film providers.

    What makes these incentives so enticing is the wide range of eligible expenses. Both above-the-line and below-the-line expenses qualify, with the exception of distribution and marketing costs, finance costs and bank charges, and completion bond and foreign insurance policies.

  • Mexico

    All film and video productions shot in Mexico and whose primary exploitation will be done outside of Mexico are considered an “export product” and receive a Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption of 16%.

    After filing with the IRS (SAT) the production receives the 16% return in 60 days, and the requests for the return can be filed monthly during production

    This is possible only if your local production service provider solicites prior authorization from the SAT.

  • Costa Rica

    Invest in Costa Rica's Film and TV Sector for a 11.7% Cash Return

    With a minimum investment of $500,000, Costa Rica offers an impressive cash return of 11.7% to international production companies. Once the application process is complete, the cash will be returned within 60 days with no budget line restriction or cap. The only requirement is to spend the money in Costa Rica. Film commissioner Jose Castro states that Costa Rica has experienced steady growth in the past five years, even without incentives. Now, with this program in place, they are confident that it will encourage even more productions and expand the film and TV sector. In addition, Costa Rica promotes sustainable production methods, and is a leading example of ecological shooting practices and sustainable power sources such as hydroelectric dams, solar, and wind power plants.

Sustainability and Carbon Neutral Productions 

At Cálido Productions we are dedicated to providing a sustainable and carbon neutral production.

Working with the local territory and production companies will reduce and offset carbon emissions as the key focus throughout the filming and production.

We are committed to ensure your production fulfills the sustainability goals.

Meet the Team

Based in London, Miami and the Dominican Republic, we offer services from location scouting to full production.


  • Co-Founder

    Grace is an executive producer and art director who creates, develops, and directs engaging and impactful content for diverse audiences across multiple platforms. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she has worked across all areas of TV and Film production - news, documentary, commercial, reality, and fiction projects for broadcasters such as BBC, NBC, Telemundo, CNN, Discovery, and National Geographic, in English and Spanish. Her art direction and production background give her a keen sense of storytelling and visual aesthetics and the ability to identify and secure the perfect shooting locations for any genre or format. She has managed and executed budgets of various ranges, ensuring that projects are completed within time and cost constraints and maximizing on-screen quality.  She won a News Documentary Emmy for “The Lost Children of Guatemala”, was nominated for a TV and Film Award and an Imagen Award for “Radar,” an English-language she directed for NBC/Telemundo and is currently nominated for a Latin Grammy for the documentary “Patria y Vida - The Power of Music.”

  • Co-Founder

    Merrily is a leading light in the formats and unscripted side of the international television business. She has grown her impressive reputation, deepened her market knowledge and extended her contacts book by working variously as a commissioner, a producer, and in sales and acquisitions roles, for companies such as NENT Group, ITV Studios, BBC, and Channel 5. Her love of content and joy in bringing projects to the screen is evident in every interaction, and her expertise and infectious energy has helped propel several formats – including Love Island, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and Come Dine with Me into iconic international programme brands. Today, she uses all this experience – coupled with an instinctive ability and a particular focus on collaborating with UK and international producers to co-develop projects, as well as attract finance and find best-fit broadcasters and platforms. Merrily is a member of the Royal Television Society.