Leading Mexican Post-Production Houses Chemistry and Semillero Join Forces in Guadalajara (EXCLUSIVE)

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In an effort to take advantage of the 40% cash rebate offered in Jalisco and its varied shooting locations, Mexico City’s top post-production house, Chemistry, has teamed up with Semillero Estudios based in Guadalajara.

AndrĂ©s MartĂ­nez-RĂ­os, leader of Chemistry, stated that Jalisco is having a significant moment in national cinema, and we can’t just watch from the side,” he continued. “Given the recent state incentives for filmmaking, launching a studio here turned out to be an appealing and thrilling prospect.”

“AndrĂ©s MartĂ­nez-RĂ­os of Chemistry commented on Jalisco’s crucial time in national cinema by saying, ‘We can’t afford to miss out,'” he added. “With the new state incentives for film production, setting up shop here has become an enticing and exhilarating idea.

On June 6, when the 40th Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) commenced, Martínez-Ríos and Álvaro Arce from Semillero Studio announced some exciting news.

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At the opening of the 40th Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG) on June 6, it was MartĂ­nez-RĂ­os and Semillero Studio’s Álvaro Arce who unveiled newsworthy information.

For quite some time, the field of Chemistry has held a substantial role in the cinematic scene of Guadalajara. We’ve been an integral part of this festival for more than 15 years now, helping numerous local films through the [FICG’s pix-in-post program] Guadalajara Construye, including titles like “MartĂ­nez,” as well as nationally impactful projects such as “Chivas, la pelĂ­cula.

The concept had been percolating, but what we lacked was a creative and locally-based collaborator. That’s where Semillero stepped in – a prominent sound design and music recording studio within our state. We were fortunate to work together on numerous projects, among which are the ones previously mentioned. The collaboration felt natural, and within a short span of time, we formalized our partnership to now provide authentic and top-tier post-production services for both image and sound to production companies and platforms seeking to create content in Jalisco,” MartĂ­nez-RĂ­os shared with EbMaster.

Among all the states in Mexico, it’s exclusively Jalisco that extends such a beneficial incentive. This perk is open to manufacturers who have been operating in the state for a minimum of three years, or to those who collaborate with an existing producer within Jalisco.

It appears that other audio-visual firms are considering establishing offices in Jalisco due to recent developments. Notable productions filmed within the state include “Acapulco” by Apple TV+, which is being shot in Puerto Vallarta, as well as Netflix’s “The Manny.” Additionally, the opening film for FICG, titled “I Am Frankelda,” was produced in collaboration with Polar Studio based in Guadalajara.

On the national level, Mexico offers a 16% VAT rebate for international productions.

Established in 2013 by Arce, a versatile figure in the music industry as a producer, sound designer, and composer, Semillero focuses on creating original music compositions, crafting exceptional sound designs, and delivering immersive mixing solutions for films, TV shows, streaming platforms, and any audiovisual medium.

One of its numerous accolades includes the International Emmy-winning “Sr. Ávila” for HBO Latin America, the critically acclaimed documentary “Flamingos” by Lorenzo Hagerman, and the horror film “Rendez-Vous,” which has won multiple awards, all under its belt.

With 15 years of industry experience, Chemistry specializes in providing advanced tools and workflows that breathe life into narratives – ranging from initial daily footage to the final output, encompassing color correction as well.

Martinez-Rios stated, “We’re thrilled to embark on this fresh journey! Our alliance with Semillero significantly boosts our capabilities and enables us to deliver superior services to our local sector, as well as to domestic and global projects.

FICG runs over June 6-14.

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2025-06-06 21:52