MEXICO • QUINTANA ROO • TULUM • GLOBAL DEPLOYMENT
UNDERWATER PRODUCTION
Elite Underwater Cinematography & Second Unit Direction
Cinematic underwater execution. Real depth. Real performance.
POSEIDON ASCEND UNDERWATER PRODUCTION
Cinematic Underwater Execution Built for Large-Scale Productions
Tavi Castro is a professional freediver, underwater stunt performer, and second unit underwater director operating out of Tulum, Mexico.
Through Poseidon Ascend Underwater Production, we provide high-performance underwater cinematography, breath-hold stunt execution, safety coordination, and marine production logistics for feature films, streaming series, commercial campaigns, luxury brand campaigns, documentary productions, music videos, and high-end digital campaigns.
We operate in cenotes, open ocean, controlled pools, and remote marine environments across Mexico and internationally.
CREDIBILITY
Why Work With Tavi Castro
7:30
Static Breath Hold
Professional freediver
GWR
Guinness World Record
Freediving stunt performer
16M+
Combined Audience
Global social media reach
Underwater stunt collaborator on major action franchises. Founder of Poseidon Ascend retreats and underwater production. On-camera performer and off-camera underwater strategist.
This is not recreational dive videography.
This is cinematic underwater execution built for large-scale productions.
CAPABILITIES
Services
01
Underwater Second Unit Direction
Full underwater sequence coordination including shot planning and storyboard execution, safety protocol development, talent breathwork preparation, underwater blocking and choreography, and marine risk assessment.
02
Freedive Stunt Performance
Extended no-bubble breath-hold sequences, dynamic underwater action, depth adaptation, cold water exposure capability, and controlled marine wildlife interaction.
03
Underwater Cinematography Support
Camera team coordination, natural light cenote filming, high-contrast underwater lighting management, skin tone and clarity optimization workflows, and 8K / 4K high frame rate consultation.
04
Mexico Marine Production Logistics
Based in Tulum, Quintana Roo. Cenote access coordination, marine permits, local safety divers and rescue teams, boat logistics, underwater scouting, and equipment transport coordination.
TARGET PRODUCTIONS
Ideal For
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Producers filming underwater action sequences
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Streamers creating marine documentaries
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Brands launching aquatic campaigns
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Automotive brands requiring submerged cinematics
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Performance and sports brands integrating water
LOCATIONS
Base of Operations
PRIMARY BASE
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
SECONDARY ACCESS
Baja California
Maldives
Mediterranean (Malta access)
Global travel available
TECHNICAL
Equipment Compatibility
We regularly coordinate with:
▸ Sony cinema systems (A1 / FX series workflows)
▸ RED cinema systems
▸ Atomos / Ninja monitoring systems
▸ High dynamic range natural light workflows
▸ 360° underwater capture systems
PROTOCOL
Safety Framework
All productions integrate:
▸ Pre-shoot breathwork conditioning
▸ CO₂ tolerance preparation
▸ Layered rescue protocols
▸ Surface support teams
▸ Environmental risk mitigation
Safety is engineered before creativity.
CONTACT
Production Inquiries
For underwater production, stunt coordination, or marine campaigns:
Email: production@poseidonascend.com
WhatsApp: +31 6 83594974
Full production details: poseidonascend.com/underwater-production