Why shoot your next film, video, commercial or television production in Brownsville? Aside from great weather, unique locations and easy access from anywhere in the country we’re the city that will make you feel welcome.

The Brownsville Border Film Commission will assist you and your crews with location finding, City permissions (no permits required for most filming) lodging and catering requirements. We work closely with all City departments to support your needs. Our uniformed services, both police and fire are accustomed to working with industry professionals. Whether it be traffic control, emergency standby or on-camera requirements our officers are ready to help.

Brownsville / Matamoros offers you the opportunity of shooting in two countries with minimal travel. Our ties to Mexico are strong and you will find that shooting on both sides of the border affords you an unusually pleasant experience. Our Commission can assist with your needs in Matamoros as easily as we can in Brownsville. The cooperation between our two cities is unmatched anywhere on the border.

We’re committed to making your project a success and your stay on the border a memorable and enjoyable one. We’re the last stop in the US and the first stop in Mexico.

Recent Films

The following films were shot in Brownsville in the past months:

Mexican welders recreate cannon balls

Army National Guard soldiers help re-enact the battle of 1846

A Mexican welder holds a hot copper cannon ball made just like they did in 1846.

Punos Rosas

Actor and director pose with the Brownsville Police Department	Camera men get ready for the shot	Loading Equipment for the film
Director and actors go over the sequence	Behind-the-scenes

Demographics

Located in Cameron County, Texas with a city population of 140,000. 91% of the population is hispanic or Latino with the average age of 18 years old.

Weather/Climate

With its southern-most location, Brownsville is located in a pleasant subtropical climate.
View the current weather here.