The Kanan Team

We are a Full-Service Production Company founded in 2011 by a team of expert producers united by the goal of serving high-quality services for film, photo and video production in Mexico.

We believe in the Art Of Making Things Happen.

Our industry expertise, combined with our philosophy of making new old friends, has granted us a place as one of the most well-established production companies in Mexico.

We are proud to be Mexican and operate with a fully bilingual crew that focuses on making our clients not only achieve the best results possible but also involve them in a truly personalized, unique experience with a local feel in our time working together.

Contact us at makeithappen@kananfilms.com for any inquiries.

Meet the team

Israel "Simba" González

FOUNDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR

Raised in the Mexican Caribbean, I have had the opportunity to grow with the area, learning where to find unique landscapes for production and building effective contacts across various activities. As a surfer and explorer for over 35 years, I have had the fortune of traveling throughout my country, visiting most states and experiencing the magic of Mexico. For many years, I worked as a location manager, which allowed me to revisit my favorite places and showcase them to the world through film.

As the producer and owner of Kanan Films, I have the chance to contribute to the growth of the industry not only in my home state but also in other states where we promote filming. I always strive to involve the local production community to help them develop their industry.

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I remember as a child watching my favorite shows and ads on TV and wondering how they were produced and how I could improve them. This curiosity made me realize that this was my lifelong passion, even as I approach retirement.

There are challenging projects and difficult times, such as during the pandemic, but it is this resilience that makes us stronger and allows us to come back with even more experience.

For me, the audiovisual industry is a universe where talented people with diverse skills and abilities come together to make things happen as a team. It’s all about teamwork!

Pablo "Chain" Ramos

CO-FOUNDER | SENIOR PRODUCER

I was born in Mexico City in August 1975, where I grew up in a family dedicated to the film industry. It was through this environment that I developed a passion for audiovisual production as both a career and a way of life. Today, I am delighted to live in the Mexican Caribbean and to be an enthusiastic collaborator and partner at Kanan Films.With over 30 years in the industry, I began my career as a Production Assistant on both Mexican and international films. My interest in the world of filmmaking deepened when I became a location manager and later a unit manager. Eventually, I decided to relocate and moved to the Mexican Caribbean, exploring the Riviera Maya, including Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It was here that I met Israel González “Simba,” my partner, and together we embarked on a journey in the location department. We traveled throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, collaborating on a variety of projects such as films, music videos, and documentaries, and eventually ventured into the world of commercials.

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