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We are proud to be the region's leaading professional provider of Camera, Lighting, Grip, Power and Crew. We Fix, we permit and we rig & light. We know how to get it done, right. No b/s. We run open books. From off the road production (Isla Blanca isthmus shown here) to high end luxury hotel commercials or music videos like Harry Styles 'Lights Up', we're ready with custom packages that fit your production and your budget. Our clients say good things about us - some, like Hilton, Marriott & Wyndam, have been with us since the beginning in 2000.

Riviera Maya Grip has a long list of clients including: Forge Apollo, Hyatt, Hilton, Amara, Marriott, Four Seasons (hotels), St. Regis, Dreams, Secrets, Breathless, Sony, Paramount, Netflix, Nat Geo, ZDF, Arte and 49 feature films to date, a couple of awards and some great folks to work alongside. It's a treat and a priviledge.

Yes to all the Arri LED's but bigger kudos to the Godox MG60's, MG4r's, Aputure and Nanlux 2400b's. All the accessories, From the little MC'Pros and MG60rs all the way up in a fast to use Sprinter Package right here in Puerto Morelos. We're ready to work with your team.

We carry a full line of Arri HMI's from M40's, M90's and 18k Fres and Arrimax. We have the Alpha18k from 5600k for shooting straight down into Cenotes, Long John's, Cranko's and more for big lighting arrays.

Maria Noel and Adair are co founders of the film industry in the Riviera Maya with Rene Blanco of Riviera Maya Film. Award winning and totally seervice forward for the film and spot community. We permit and fix and light and crew.

Full Camera Support and Rentals. Arri, Red, Sony. Count on O'Conner Sticks and Heads, EZ Rig, Hi and Lo hats and access to everything from our partners in CDMX for specialty cameras, lenses, gimbals, Techno Cranes and more. Superb AC's and Operators, too.

Racked, ramped and ready! I built this for Run&Gun, Hotel Work & LED Production Flow. Massive LED Lighting and Grip Support. This Sprinter travels all of Mexico, Honduras and Belize on Features, Commercial Productions and Video Clips. Two Man Crew. Optional 6x10 Trailer with 10x20' textiles and black outs, honda eu6500i wiwth 200' of Bates 60A, MSE Doorway Dolly with Elevator and Bazooka, additional speedrail and Magliners/Dollies.
-- This truck requires no special permitting and is a 'snap' to travel and cross borders. We include, for free, a 1.5 Ton Slush Package with all kinds of treats.

Full Set: Godox 6 & 4k, 2@ Aputure 1200d's, 2@ 600x, 1@ 600c, 2@300x, 1@ 300rgb, Godox M60r Kit, MC12 & Pro Kits, B7c & Luna Kit, Astera Titans & Helios + SGC's Titans & Helios. All the accessories, Magliners, Head Cart, Rock 'n Roller, Gaffer rolling tool chest, 1@ s60 Arri, Stand & Flag Carts, Bag and Box Carts and full textles + Slip Ons. Easy access with a wide passe and aluminum ramp.

Aputure/Godox Lighting Cart with Tube Light Nose Box
Stand Cart with 40" & 20 C Stands + Monitor / Focus Rollers
Combos, eCombos & WindUp + hihi Baby
Canvas Grip Bags, Foamies and Mini Monster Apples
All Frames and Textiles, Flags and Knife Frames
Big Black 10x20 Duvy for room control and rages in 12x, 8x, 6x and 4x
Riggng and car mounts, specialty clamps & wire

-- This truck requires permitting for travel. .

RMG has a long history with some really amazing clients. We have great gear but that's nothing compared to our crew. In no particular order of fabulousness, HMU, Set Dec/Props, Wardrobe, G&E, DIT, Drone and Camera Support. We love what we do and we do it like love. And fun, too.

Lucy is a slimmed down digital package with all our LED's on board or customized for Stills Production as you like. Good looking, fast and fits in a standard van slot. Honda's and all the trimmings.
-- Also a smaller slush truck when you need extra lighting, grip and power with the SPrinter Package or a small Camera Truck w/Ramp.

Lucy is a slimmed down digital package with all our LED's on board or customized for Stills Production as you like. Good looking, fast and fits in a standard van slot. Honda's and all the trimmings.
-- Also a smaller slush truck when you need extra lighting, grip and power with the Sprinter Package or a small Camera Truck w/Ramp.

Leela is racked and packed with the basics: C-Stands & Combos, Flags, Bags, Boxes, Stingers and space for
--Strobes/Lighting/Cameras. ----Towing our 6x10 DIT Trailer
-- Support for Art, Tech, Rigging, etc.
-- PrePack for remote locations for Stills or Production Rentals

Tough little truck for building stashes, chasing or leading, and getting gear back into the jungle.
== Full Camera Hood Rig
-- Hostess Tray
-- Hitch Mount for Steady or Ronin Rigs
-- Soft suspension / Tires

Mack MS3 Truck Based Crawford 800A 125kw 3 Phase. Super compact, quiet and manuverable at 18'.
-- Triple Camlock out
-- 125 gallon tanks
-- 4/0 2/0 Cable & Distro
-- Banded
-- Mini Camlock
-- Bates 220v/100A & 120v/60A



Toyota Xtra Cab 4x4, Pit Bulls, Tool Box, Rack & AC

Rigging for underwater lighting for a Robbie Schmitner Project? FJ40, 3 on the tree. Spare fuel tank. Like driving in a toaster oven but it will go anywhere carrying just about any madness you can imagine.

440 5 cylinder turbo diesel, 32" tires and a payload of 4 tons. Note very fast but it will carry a skidmount 60kva genset into the jungle with or without a road. 16 forward speeds, 8 reverse and never enough fuel.

The Client Truck, posh, kevlar tires, turbo diesel, epic sound system. This is the partner's truck and the sweaty side of the business are simply not allowed inside. Ever. Clients, ok.

We have teamed with Anzur Transportation for full service Pax vans including 12 Pax in Chevy, Ford, Toyota and Nissan plus Sprinter 16 and 24 Pax units.
Leticia Fernandez is owner operator with all the right elements. Clean, professional, female crew friendly drivers, insurance and solid maintenance plans.
Letty and Kimberly have been our preferred transpo provider for some 8 years now - features, realities, commercials and stills work - and we are very happy with the level of comfort and professionalism her drivers give our clients.

The Studio is compact and comfortable. A 5x7meter (15xx21') white cyc with overhead grid and seamless hanger. To the side, a pre lit 7'x8' Green Screen, a 4'x8' Acrylic Product Table with overhead pantograph and a full size seamless wall.
Ramp access to trucks and Fab Yard.
Dedicated Make Up and Wardrobe areas behind the Green Screen with power and good work lighting.
The studio has a big couch, wifi, kitchenette, shower, washing machine, and a superlative Breville 870xl Barista espresso machine.
Adair, Mexico Gaffer, Roberto: Mexico Best Boy, Alex Ruiz: Runner. Power Taps, Goalposted 1200d's 3 up, 2@ skypanels and 2@ SGC Titans. Massive weather, massive fun.
Livia Rizzello, Exec. Producer & Director:
"Working with you has been a pleasure., you've been a superstar in these days I'm happy to ask you!"
Adair, Mexico Gaffer, Roberto: Mexico Best Boy, Julien: Mexico Main Unit Gaffer, 8 Ton, 3.5 Ton, 2.5 Ton Grip Trucks, Crawford 800A Film Generator, CREW, 18k Fresnel, 18k Alpha, M90's M40's, Full Aputure and Skypanel Compliment Jungle Exteriors and lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Gilles de Maistre, Exec. Producer & Director:
"Adair, thank you so much... every day, you never stop. You are the hardest working man on this set'.
What: Full lighting support with everything in the house from the 8 Ton to the Sprinter, Power Generation and Management, HMI's, Crane and Dolly Support, Crew. Lots of Technical Crane work, a Wes Anderson TGV Rig, Cave, Surface and Interior Work.
Eric Mathis, Exec. Producer, Ondamax:
"Thank You Adair, you and your crew did the impossible every day.."
What: Full lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Thomas Prettyman, Exec. Producer & Do{, Forge Anvil Productions:
"Oh man you guys rocked this!."
Tinu Mathur, Exec. Producer, Mathur&Co.:
"Just a wonderful experience. Beautiful.."
What: Full lighting and Stills support from our Custom SPRINTER LED package w/magliners, head and stand carts, bag and box carts.
Smithy Sipes, Exec. Producer & Director, Smithy Studios.:
"Adair, you are my favorite Gaffer. Period.."
What: Surface and Hydroflex Underwater Lighting, Power Generation, Logistics and Support. Hoyo Negro Cenote Tulum
Mike Madden, Exec. Producer & UW Camera, Nohoch Productions:
"If you want it right, you get Riviera Maya Grip and Adair Crow... Thank you for your part in making this one of the greatest projects I’ve had the pleasure to work on. It is amazing what happens when you combine friendship and talent."
Rene Blanco, Riviera Maya Films: "Experienced, Hypercreative, Lightning fast".
What: Lighting, Grip & Electric. Deep dry cenote in Muna, Yucatan for illumination, Green Screen Rigging in Merida w/Cirque du Soliel.
Chris Holder & Wiggie Andrews, Local Producers: "Fantastic, just fantastic."
What: Lighting, Grip & Electric, Generators, Dolly, Track and Dolly Grips on Isla Blanca.
Phil Keoghan:, "Thank you for your professionalism, it was a relief for us to have a pro on hand".
Sam Correia, Production Manager: "Yours and your team’s contribution on Thursday was indispensable and very much appreciated so, thank you so very much for your hard work and very helpful and knowledgeable insight."
What: Permitting, Logistics, Lighting Grip and Electric for Stills and Motion, Denise Shenton Productions.
Johnny Pascucchi, Exec. Producer: "You guys were just incredible. Thank you Riviera Maya Grip for all your multifaceted help."
What: Lighting for Stills, Fashion/Product
Stefano Ortega, 1st: " Adair thank you so much for your professionalism and company! It was great to meet you and get to work with you, I hope there will be more soon!"
Arno Frugier, Photog.: "You guys were amazing!"
What: Support, rigging and lighting for Product photography.
Naoko Kakuta, Photog: I didn't expect to find such a nice equipment service in Merida, and it was so nice to have you there! I would recommend you to anyone who is looking for rental gear in Mexico.
What: Exterior and Interior Lighting, Truck Rigs, Camera Vehicle, Picture Motorcycle RIg & Safety, All Lighting Rentals, Power Generation & Support. And, Yeah! The Director's Cut it THE ONE.
Nikolai Niermann, Photog:
Thank God, man!
Cincent Haycock, Director:
Thank you man, You and Noel and Bobby!.
Alfred Fouz, Exec Producer:
... Thanx very much for helping me getting this job done... very GOOD JOB!
Imad Rhayem, DP: We really clicked! Let's do this again sometime!
Adel, Director: Thank you, you did a great job. Was pleasure working with you and your wife!
Alex D. Levin, DP/AP: Awesome - thanks again! Click for Link
Calle Almendro, Col. Joaquin Zetina Gasca, Puerto Morelos
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