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The Mexican filter, or Mexico filter, is a yellow-colored or sepia filter sometimes employed in films and television productions to visually represent scenes set in Mexico. [1] [2]

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Use in movies and television

Notable examples of Mexican filter use include:

Other usages

The term Mexican filter has been used to describe the appearance of New York City during the 2023 Canadian wildfires. [7]

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