From May 26 to 31, six Colombian production companies took part in the first familiarization trip (Famtrip) organized by the Film Commission of Proimágenes Colombia, with the support of the Directorate of Audiovisuals, Film, and Interactive Media (DACMI). The initiative, which focused on the departments of Boyacá and Santander, aimed to strengthen ties between the national audiovisual industry and regional territories by promoting the discovery of new filming locations and fostering connections with local institutional stakeholders.
The participating companies — Mediapro Colombia, TIS Productions, CMO Producciones, AG Studios, Clover Studios, and Jaguar Bite — visited several municipalities with potential for audiovisual production, while engaging directly with local representatives and learning about the infrastructure, logistical conditions, and institutional support available in each area.
In Boyacá, a meeting was held with various departmental offices to present the support mechanisms and tools available for facilitating audiovisual projects in the region. This space enabled direct dialogue with agencies in charge of heritage, culture, tourism, business development, and technology, contributing to a more coordinated and welcoming environment for future productions.
In addition to providing key information for planning projects in the region, the Famtrip also offered an opportunity to expand professional networks, strengthen inter-institutional dialogue, and connect regional offerings with the broader dynamics of audiovisual production in Colombia. For the participating companies, it was a concrete chance to envision new initiatives beyond traditional production hubs and to forge alliances with key local actors.
The Famtrip was well received by the participating companies, who highlighted the value of discovering new areas of the country with potential for future projects and establishing direct relationships with local representatives. The agenda was supported by entities such as Acerías Paz del Río — one of the largest steel companies in the country — as well as the Boyacá Departmental Secretariats of Heritage and Culture, Tourism, Business Development, and ICT and Open Government, which accompanied the tour and provided logistical and institutional coordination support.
