Hidalgo Positioned as a National Filmmaking Powerhouse with Support from the Mexican Government

Hidalgo is making steady progress in establishing itself as a strategic and competitive destination for filmmaking at both the national and international levels, thanks to a state policy focused on promoting locations and providing institutional support, along with the direct backing of Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism (Sectur).

During a meeting led by Giovan Alexander Jiménez Ramírez, Director of Facilitation and Regulatory Quality at Sectur, representing Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, the federal government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the tourism potential of each state through strategies that promote audiovisual development in high-potential regions such as Hidalgo.

“Our main goal is to position Mexico as an attractive and accessible destination for all, and in that effort, Hidalgo plays a very important role,” said Jiménez Ramírez.

State Secretary of Tourism Elizabeth Quintanar Gómez reported that, so far during the current administration, 67 productions have been filmed out in the state, including series such as El Gallo de Oro, Like Water for Chocolate, and Bandidos; films like Morro and Run to Live; as well as various commercials for well-known brands.

These productions have generated revenue exceeding $3.2 million USD (60 million pesos), benefiting primarily providers of lodging, food, transportation, and logistical services. Over 2,200 temporary jobs were also created, many of them for local talent and support staff on set.

Quintanar emphasized that Hidalgo ranks among the states with the highest frequency of film productions, thanks to its diverse scenery, accessibility, and efficient coordination between the state government and national and international production companies.

Meanwhile, Congressional deputy Alma Lidia de la Vega Sánchez, President of the Commission on Culture and Cinematography in the Chamber of Deputies, highlighted the legislative work underway to provide legal certainty for those seeking to invest in the film industry, which accounts for around 2.5% of national GDP.

Finally, Diana Álvarez Segoviano, General Coordinator of the Mexican Film Commission, acknowledged Hidalgo as one of the top emerging destinations in the country’s film industry. Thanks to solid operations and strong government support, the state continues to attract productions that showcase its rich cultural, natural, and architectural heritage on an international scale.