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Pranamaya provides professional underwater production services in Mexico, specializing in freediving, cenote environments and ocean cinematography.
We are filmmakers, safety divers and ocean storytellers. Based in Playa del Carmen, we support international brands, production companies and creative teams looking to shoot underwater in Mexico.
From documentaries and commercials to music videos and lifestyle campaigns, we combine artistic direction with technical underwater expertise — ensuring both safety and stunning visuals.
If you are planning an underwater shoot in Mexico, our team helps you navigate locations, logistics and dive operations with precision.
Our Underwater Production Services
We offer complete underwater production support in Mexico, from pre-production to on-site dive safety.
Location Scouting Management
We provide strategic location scouting and access management for cenotes and coastal environments across the Riviera Maya and Mexico, optimizing light, safety and production efficiency while handling all local coordination.
Underwater Stunts
Pranamaya founder, Julien Borde, has starred in commercials and short films as an underwater stuntman. Able to dive down to 60 meters and hold his breath for up to four minutes, Julien is an expert underwater and guarantees you´ll get the shots you need.
Underwater Training
As a professional freediving school, Pranamaya provides specialized underwater training for actors and talent, including breath-hold techniques, movement coaching and water confidence preparation for filming.
Production Logistics
We handle production logistics for documentaries, feature films, commercials, music videos and photo shoots across Mexico.
Permits & Licenses
We secure all required permits and authorizations for your production, including film permits, location permits, fishing or sport licenses, and carnet documentation.
Dive Safety
We provide professional safety freedivers and safety scuba divers for your underwater shoots.
Complete Crew & Travel Logistics
Transport, Food & Accomodation
Underwater & Production Equipment Rentals
We provide professional-grade underwater and production equipment rentals to support international film crews shooting in Mexico.
Our gear is field-tested, production-ready and adapted to cenote and ocean environments.
Available Equipment
Underwater Cameras
- Sony A7CR with Nauticam housing
- Sony A7S III with Nauticam housing
- Sony A6000 with Sea & Sea housing
- GoPro Hero 13
Underwater Mobility (scooters)
- Seacraft DPV
- Piranha DPV
Production Support Equipment
- Grip & Electric (G&E)
- Audio equipment
- Art props
- Dive equipment
Book Your Underwater Production in Mexico
Planning an underwater shoot in Mexico?
Our production team is ready to support your project with expertise, safety and creative precision.
Contact us and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Underwater Productions We’ve Worked On
Our underwater production services in Mexico have supported international film projects, commercials and documentaries.
Eva et les requins
2025
Documentary – France 2 TV Channel
Safety – scouting – filming – production
The deepest breath
2024
Documentary – Netflix
Safety – Scouting – Acting – UW Stunt
Yucatan in one breath
2023
Documentary – CNN
Safety – casting – scouting
Rheingold
2022
Movie – Fatih Akim
Scouting – UW safety
Poo Bear - The Day You Left
2021
Music Video – Jay R. Weneta
Water Safety – Fixer
Danny Ocean - Swing
2020
Music Video – Clara Aranovich
Water Safety – Acting (Julien Borde) – Casting – Fixer
Leaps by Bayer - Chapter Two: Dare to Leap
2020
Commercial – Bayer AG
Water Safety – Fixer
One Strange Rock - National Geographic X Guillaume Néry
2017
Documentary – National Geographic
Water Safety – Fixer
Go Deep with #CenoteTequila !
2017
Commercial – Cenote Tequila
Water Safety – Fixer
DIVE INTO THE PRANAMAYA EXPERIENCE
Train, explore and share meaningful moments with a community shaped by breath, depth and presence.
From your first dives to deeper journeys, Pranamaya is a space to learn, progress and connect — at your own rhythm.
DIVE INTO THE PRANAMAYA EXPERIENCE
Train, explore and share meaningful moments with a community shaped by breath, depth and presence.
From your first dives to deeper journeys, Pranamaya is a space to learn, progress and connect — at your own rhythm.