A Land Rich in Stories and Talent
Colombia has emerged in recent years as a prime location for the co-production of international documentaries. Its complex history, cultural diversity, and breathtaking landscapes offer fertile ground for captivating stories. In addition, the country boasts a dynamic film industry and a pool of skilled technical and artistic talent.
Why Choose Colombia for Documentary Co-production ?
- Diversity of Subjects: Colombia offers a multitude of subjects to explore, ranging from social and political issues to stories of nature and culture.
- Exceptional Settings: From the Andes to the Caribbean coast, the Amazon rainforest to the Orinoco plains, Colombia possesses a variety of stunning landscapes for documentary filming.
- Attractive Tax Incentives: The Colombian government offers attractive tax incentives for international audiovisual productions, making co-production even more appealing.
- Experienced Professionals: Colombia has a skilled and experienced workforce in the field of audiovisual production, from directors and technicians to editors.
- Developed Production Infrastructure: The country has a solid production infrastructure, with filming studios, state-of-the-art equipment, and quality post-production services.
Examples of Successful Documentary Co-productions
Several fiction and documentary films co-produced with Colombia have achieved international success, including:
- « Embrace of the Serpent » (El Abrazo de la Serpiente): This film, co-produced with Venezuela and Argentina, was nominated for an Oscar in 2016 in the category of Best Foreign Language Film.
- « The Magic Mountain » (La montaña mágica): This documentary, co-produced with France and Germany, won the Best Documentary Award at the Cartagena International Film Festival.
- « The Cocaine Route »: This documentary, co-produced with the United States and the United Kingdom, aired on National Geographic and was praised for its in-depth investigation of the drug trade.
How to Engage in a Co-production with Colombia
- Mediafixer Prod: We are an audiovisual production company specializing in the Executive Production of documentaries, fiction, commercials, reality shows, TV shows, and corporate content throughout Latin America. When setting up projects, we collaborate on the potential search for local financing for foreign productions.
- ProColombia: The government agency ProColombia offers resources and support to international producers interested in co-producing with Colombia.
- Film Festivals: Colombian film festivals, such as the Cartagena International Film Festival and the Bogota Film Festival, are excellent platforms to meet industry professionals and explore co-production opportunities.
- Professional Associations: Organizations such as the Colombian Association of Film Producers (Asocinde) and the Colombian Film Promotion Corporation (Proimagenes Colombia) can provide information and support to international producers.
Colombia, a Partner of Choice for Impactful Documentaries
Thanks to its unique assets and favorable co-production environment, Colombia is a partner of choice for international filmmakers and producers seeking to create high-quality, impactful documentaries.
Sources
- ProColombia: https://procolombia.co/
- Asocinde: https://asocinde.org/
- Proimagenes Colombia: https://proimagenescolombia.com/
- Festival international du film de Carthagène: https://ficcifestival.com/
- Festival du film de Bogota: https://bogocine.gov.co/
